Three problems related to alternator/generator/regulator have been reported for the 2012 Jeep Wrangler. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Car completely dies when sitting idle. I believe the control module is faulty and I have heard many complaints from other Dodge/Chrysler/Jeep customers about this same issue. My 15 month old son was in the car when this happened and it scared the heck out of me to be sitting at a major stoplight and the car completely die. I was scared for my safety and scared for my son's safety. I do not understand how this is not an open recall right now. When the Jeep dies all of the relays start engaging and the dash lights blink on and off. I have had my battery, alternator, and started checked by a licensed mechanic. I do not have any other electrical issues either. Please create a recall for this so my family will be safe when I drive them around.
Jeep loses all power while driving. I have a 1 year old and this is very very dangerous. Ive had to stop and pull battery power terminal off multiple times to reset it. The Jeep completely dies then all lights and switches start firing. Jeep will not restart. Debating selling it and getting something other than a Jeep product. Battery is good and alternator is good. I had both checked by a mechanic. This has happened multiple times and I take great care of my Jeep as well.
Yesterday when driving my Jeep to the gas station all of the warning lights started turning on and the Jeeps battery light turned on. Knowing that it could be a problem with the alternator I headed home immediately. A block from my house in the middle of an intersection the battery finally died thankfully someone was able to push me out of the intersection because it was dark out and I didn't have any lights. I had the car checked and it is the alternator. I searched online and found that there is a recall for a pentastar 3. 6 l v6 alternators but I'm being told that my vehicle is not included in the recall. By specifically excluding my vehicle from the recall they have risked my safety and the safety of those around me.