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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
8,439 miles

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2012 Jeep Wrangler drivetrain problems

drivetrain problem

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2012 Jeep Wrangler Owner Comments (Page 4 of 14)

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problem #217

Sep 162013

Wrangler

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that he was concerned for his safety since the parts were still not available in order to repair recall NHTSA campaign number: 13V234000 (power train, steering). The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The vehicle had not experience the failure. The vehicle current mileage was 35,000.

- Baltimore , MD, USA

problem #216

Jun 252014

Wrangler

  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that he attempted to have his vehicle repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 13V234000 (power train, steering) but was informed that the parts were not available and that the dealers were receiving one part per month. The contact felt that since the failure was reported in June of 2013, there should have been a remedy available before June of 2014. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable time for repair. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Glen Allen , VA, USA

problem #215

Jun 242014

Wrangler 6-cyl

  • miles
We are still waiting on the dealer to call us for the recall on the transmission oil cooler tube. We have taken the vehicle down to them twice and they keep telling us that the part is on order. We now have three of the safety cards from you and no resolution. The dealer is new smyrna Chrysler. What do we need to do to get the Jeep corrected. We would appreciate your response as soon as possible. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Edgewater, FL, USA

problem #214

Jun 172013

Wrangler

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Wrangler. The contact received NHTSA campaign id number: 13V234000 (power train, steering. The contact felt that the repair was not being taken care of in a reasonable amount of time. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Marshall, NC, USA

problem #213

Jan 062014

Wrangler

  • miles
The contact owns 2012 Jeep Wrangler. The contact received the notification for NHTSA campaign id number 13V234000 (powertrain, steering). The contact stated that the repair was not taken care of in a reasonable amount of time. The dealer indicated parts were not available. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem.

- Las Vegas , NV, USA

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problem #212

Jun 022014

Wrangler 4WD 6-cyl

  • miles
2012 Jeep Wrangler. Consumer writes in regards to transmission oil cooler tube recall issues. The consumer stated every few months he and his wife receive the same recall notice. However, the parts were not available.

- Mayhill, NM, USA

problem #211

Apr 042012

Wrangler 6-cyl

  • 100 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

2012 Jeep Wrangler 4dr rubicon 2 problems the 6 spd transmission shifter bounces all over on light off road use have cracked my knuckles several times trying to take hold of the shifter. Dealer says that's the way they are("?") also the electronic steering control comes on at all different speeds even changing lanes at under 25 mph. The dealer replaced the sensor in the center console and aligned it 3 times but still does it.

- Blanca, CO, USA

problem #210

Jun 062014

Wrangler

  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that she attempted to have her vehicle repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 13V234000 (power train, steering ) but was informed that the parts were not available and that the dealers were receiving one part per month. The contact felt that since the failure was reported in June of 2013, there should have been a remedy available before June of 2014. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable time for repair. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Daphney , AL, USA

problem #209

Jun 052014

Wrangler

  • 23,640 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that the steering wheel became extremelly hard to maneuver. Also, the contact mentioned that the transmission would slip out of third gear. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 13V234000 (power train and steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 23,640.

- Derby, KS, USA

problem #208

Jun 022014

Wrangler 4WD 6-cyl

  • miles
2012 Jeep Wrangler. Consumer writes in regards to trans oil cooler tube installation. The consumer was unable to get the recall rectified, due to lack of parts. The dealer informed the consumer they were only getting one oil cooler at a time.

- Milford, DE, USA

problem #207

Dec 252013

Wrangler

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Wrangler. The contact received a recall notice under NHTSA campaign id number 13V23400 (power train, steering); however, the part was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the delay. There were no failures at this time.

- Denham Springs, LA, USA

problem #206

Dec 092013

Wrangler

  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Wrangler. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 13V234000 (power train, steering). The contact stated that the repair was not taken care of in a reasonable amount of time. The dealer indicated that the parts were not available. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not contacted.

- Lockhart, TX, USA

problem #205

May 082013

Wrangler 6-cyl

  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that he was concerned for his safety because the parts were not available for the necessary repairs under NHTSA campaign number: 13V234000 (power train, steering). The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The vehicle had not exhibited the failure. The current mileage was 26,000. Status update. Updated 06/05/14 updated 8/14/14 updated 08/26/2014

- Edmonds , WA, USA

problem #204

May 232014

Wrangler

  • miles
I own a 2012 Jeep Wrangler. I attempted to have my vehicle repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 13V234000 (power train, steering) but was informed that the parts were not available and that the dealers were receiving one part week. I started calling the dealer in January and my Jeep is still not fixed and it is the end of may!

- Wintersville, OH, USA

problem #203

Jun 102013

Wrangler

  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Wrangler. The contact received NHTSA campaign number 13V234000 (power train, steering). The contact stated that the vehicle was not repaired in a reasonable amount of time. The dealer indicated that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was not notified that there was a delay. There were no failures at this time.

- Butler, NJ, USA

problem #202

May 192014

Wrangler

  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that she attempted to have her vehicle repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 13V234000 (power train, steering) but was informed that the parts were not available and that the dealers were receiving one part every two weeks. The contact felt that since the failure was reported in juneof 2013, there should have been a remedy available before may of 2014. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable time for repair. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Bloomsburg, PA, USA

problem #201

Nov 202013

Wrangler

  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Wrangler. The contact received NHTSA campaign number: 13V234000 (power train and steering) but was advised by the dealer that the parts needed to complete the repair were not available. The contact received the notice several months ago. The VIN was not available. The manufacturer was also contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the recall repair would be performed. There were no failures at this time.

- Gardnerville, NV, USA

problem #200

May 152014

Wrangler

  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that he attempted to have his vehicle repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 13V234000 (power train, steering) but was informed that the parts were not available. The contact stated that since the failure was reported in June of 2013, there should be a remedy available before may of 2014. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable time for repair. There were no failures at this time.

- Eustis, FL, USA

problem #199

Jan 062014

Wrangler

  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Wrangler. The contact received NHTSA recall campaign number: 13V234000 (power train and steering) but was advised by the dealer that the parts needed to complete the repair were not available. The contact received the notice several months ago. The manufacturer was also contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the parts would be available to complete the recall repair. There were no failures at this time.

- Exeter, RI, USA

problem #198

Oct 182013

Wrangler

  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that she attempted to have the vehicle repaired under NHTSA campaign number:13V234000 (power train, steering) but was informed that parts were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact had not experienced the failure.

- Kingston, PA, USA

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