Structure Related Problems of the 2012 Jeep Wrangler

Table 1 shows four common structure related problems of the 2012 Jeep Wrangler. The number one most common problem is related to the body (25 problems). The second most common problem is related to the tailgate (two problems).

Table 1. Structure related problems of Jeep Wrangler

Problem Category Number of Problems
Body problems
25
Tailgate problems
2
Structure problems
1
Paint problems
1

Recently reported Structure problems of the 2012 Jeep Wrangler

The Body problem

The secondary hood latch failed, and was not securing the hood. In the event of a primary hood latch failure, the hood could release and strike the windshield while driving, obscuring vision and potentially causing bodily harm. My research indicates that this is not an isolated incident.   Read details...

The Tailgate problem

Since I have owned the vehicle the windshield wipers will come on every once in a while when I turn on the left blinker. I also have a problem with the tailgait. After about 3 years of ownership of the vehicle the tailgate hinge did not stop the tailgate from opening up a full 180 degrees causing   Read details...

The Structure problem

Really have 3 issues with this vehicle. The first is that the engine began to tick noticeably at around 5000 miles, sound definitely coming from #2 cylinder. Was initially told not to worry, noise was normal, oddly it did not tick previously.   Read details...


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