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2012 Jeep Wrangler Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2012 Jeep Wrangler has 127 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2012 Jeep Wrangler

Steering
204
Powertrain
127
Electrical
124
Engine
105
Airbags
101
Other
68
Brakes
24
Structure
24
Speed Control
15
Suspension
9
Visibility
7
Lights
5
Seat Belts
3
Tires
3

127

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Aug 16, 2024POWER TRAINMy Oil pump and oil sensor keep going out every 4,000 miles. I have already had to replace it once. ...
Jan 9, 2024POWER TRAINReport from diagnostic service 1-9-2023 cylinder head - has premature failure of valve guides and c...
Apr 4, 2023POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMEngine Stalls Randomly while Driving. Will crank over several times and over approx 10-15 min. of cr...
Jul 12, 2022POWER TRAIN,ENGINEWhile driving the car randomly stalls. I lose power steering and braking. The car will not restart...
Jul 4, 2022POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEWhile driving making a turn, shifting from 1st to 2nd gear, and vehicle stalls losing all power. I h...
Jul 1, 2022POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMWhile driving making a turn, shifting from 1st to 2nd gear, and vehicle stalls losing all power. T...
Jul 1, 2022POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEWhile driving making a turn, shifting from 1st to 2nd gear, and vehicle stalls losing all power. I h...
Jun 29, 2022POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEStarting out at a stop sign. engaging the clutch to start moving, while shifting into 2nd gear while...
Jun 27, 2022POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEStarting out at a stop light, engaging the clutch to start moving, I depressed the clutch to shift i...
Jun 1, 2022POWER TRAINThe vehicle would take a minute to click into gear when at a light and also when driving on the free...
May 28, 2022POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMWhile driving the car stalled. Loss of power steering and braking. I was able to coast to a safe l...
Apr 26, 2022POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMWhile driving making a left-hand turn, crossing an intersection the vehicle stalled. Lossing all p...
Apr 18, 2022POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMWhile crossing an intersection the vehicle stalled for no reason. No Codes were posted. Crank No...
Apr 6, 2022POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINERandom Stalling while driving, making a left-hand turn. While entering an intersection, the vehicle...
Feb 1, 2022POWER TRAIN,ENGINEOil filter housing is cracked and leaking oil. Potential fire hazard, pooling of oil on engine block...
Oct 2, 2021POWER TRAINThe power steering line has rubbed a hole in the transmission line causing a loss of flammable trans...
Jul 1, 2020POWER TRAINENGINEERING DEFECT OIL PAN ON TRANSMISSION LEAKING HAD PAN REPLACED AT DEALER THEY CLAIMED IT WA...
Jun 1, 2020POWER TRAINMY JEEP WRANGLER IS IN THE DEALER TODAY THE CAR HAS 29,000 MILES THE TRANSMISSION DRAIN PAN ...
May 4, 2020POWER TRAINOIL HOUSING CRACKED DURING ROUTINE OIL CHANGE, DUE TO AN INTEGRAL PART BEING PLASTIC. ANY OIL CHANG...
Mar 18, 2020POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINEBEGINNING OF FEB., LOST POWER ON FREEWAY. WENT FROM 65 TO 40 MPH AND COULD NOT ACCELERATE. ENGINE ...

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