Three problems related to automatic transmission cooler have been reported for the 2012 Jeep Wrangler. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
I responded to a safety recall ( n29/NHTSA/ 13v-234 for a defective transmission oil cooler tube) received in sept. 2013. I called the dealer and was told the part was not in stock, but would be ordered for me. Several weeks later I called again, still no part. The parts man informed me that the part was "being rationed" due to parts shortage - and that I would be contacted in the future. I asked if I was "in line" by my date of call, he said that I was. Still no contact. I do have a mysterious leak showing up on the garage floor - could it be this problem? my Jeep is a 2012 and has shown no leaks before.
I received a recall notice, n28- power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines, from Chrysler in early October 2013 I believe. Since that time, I have contacted my local dealership numerous times, fair oaks Chrysler Jeep Dodge, and they continue to say that Chrysler is only providing a small number of replacement parts to each dealership every few weeks. So I have been put on a customer waiting list, who are at the mercy of Chrysler to send parts. I may not know much about cars, but I have to say I'm very concerned about the recall of a transmission hose that may cause a loss in fluid and transmission function. It has been 7 months since this recall was announced by Chrysler and there still aren't nearly enough parts to fix all the Jeeps affected, which is completely ridiculous and unacceptable!.
When I first received notice of the recall for the transmission oil cooler tube problem I contacted my dealer right away, they said they would not receive parts for at least 2 months. I called again in October and was told another two months.