general problems of the 2012 Jeep Wrangler - part 1

My oil pump and oil sensor keep going out every 4,000 miles. I have already had to replace it once. I don’t want to have to do it again. Clearly something is causing this issue.

Report from diagnostic service 1-9-2023 cylinder head - has premature failure of valve guides and cylinder head replacement is required for repair. Yes, Jeep extended the warranty but if your vehicle did not show problems they would not fix it, but they did learn and knew at the point the seriousness of the problem and put an end date on the fix. Our vehicle outlasted their warranty by 30,000 but now is undrivable. Before anything serious happens as the driver drives on longer drives we have grounded the vehicle.

Engine stalls randomly while driving. Will crank over several times and over approx 10-15 min. Of cranking(say every 3-5min) vehicle will and will restart. No check engine lights and no warning. The loss of power can be dangerous since brake and steering assist require engine to be running. Vehicle will be fine for several days local commute and problem will recur without warning, usually on longer commute. Vehicle is unsafe and unpredictable.

While driving the car randomly stalls. I lose power steering and braking. The car will not restart. This issue has been recorded by the dealer. The vehicle was last inspected on July 5th. I have been issued a Jeep care case manager, case # 82963828. There are no warnings, while driving makes a left-hand turn the car just stalls!.

While driving making a turn, shifting from 1st to 2nd gear, and vehicle stalls losing all power. I had a crank no-start scenario! the vehicle has been to the dealer multiple times and the issue can not be duplicated. The vehicle has been inspected multiple times and there are no known issues. No-fault codes are thrown. I was able to cost to a safe location, and wait. After 3-5 min the vehicle restarted.

While driving making a turn, shifting from 1st to 2nd gear, and vehicle stalls losing all power. The vehicle has been to the deal multiple times and the issue can not be duplicated. The vehicle has been inspected multiple times and there are no known issues. No-fault codes are thrown. I stalled in the middle of a busy intersection, with my children in the car. I had to push the vehicle to safety!.

While driving making a turn, shifting from 1st to 2nd gear, and vehicle stalls losing all power. I had a crank no-start scenario! the vehicle has been to the deal multiple times and the issue can not be duplicated. The vehicle has been inspected multiple times and there are no known issues. No-fault codes are thrown. I was able to cost to a safe location, and wait. After 3-5 min the vehicle restarted.

Starting out at a stop sign. Engaging the clutch to start moving, while shifting into 2nd gear while turning the vehicle stalls. Losing all power steer and brakes. I try to re-start the car I get a crank no-start scenario. Wait 3-5 min, retry starting the vehicle starts.

Starting out at a stop light, engaging the clutch to start moving, I depressed the clutch to shift into second gear while making a turn, the vehicle stalls, losing all power.

The vehicle would take a minute to click into gear when at a light and also when driving on the freeway, the vehicle will only go up to a certain speed (40mph) and would not switch gears (automatic) after that, the rpms just kept going higher until I had to pull over.

While driving the car stalled. Loss of power steering and braking. I was able to coast to a safe location. I tried to restart, but crank- no start.

While driving making a left-hand turn, crossing an intersection the vehicle stalled. Lossing all power, no power stirring or breaks. When trying to re-start vehicle will not re-start.

While crossing an intersection the vehicle stalled for no reason. No codes were posted. Crank no start, waited 10 min, and the vehicle started. Drove to the dealer to resolve. Dealer has no known reason for stalling while driving.

Random stalling while driving, making a left-hand turn. While entering an intersection, the vehicle stalled losing all power. Was able to coast to a safe spot. Waited 15 min, the vehicle started. No check engine light.

Oil filter housing is cracked and leaking oil. Potential fire hazard, pooling of oil on engine block. Seems to be a widespread problem.

The power steering line has rubbed a hole in the transmission line causing a loss of flammable transmission fluid onto the hot exhaust and underside of vehicle and the transmission isn't shifting properly. Transmission fluid could ignite on the hot exhaust setting the Jeep on fire while driving. The dealer refused to work on my Jeep because of some modifications that do not affect the transmission lines or power steering lines in any way to cause this issue. No warning lights came on, I had noticed the lines rubbing about a month and a half prior which is when the dealer said there's nothing they can do they didn't even look at it.

My Jeep is now stalling mid drive when I turn my wheel. 3 times it's happened while turning from a stop light and oncoming traffic had to stop and go around me. I've had 2 mechanics look at it and neither of them can find an issue. Rpms go to zero and my steering wheel locks up. The only way to reset it is to put it in park, turn the car off then back on. Outside of those 3 times it's happened while the vehicle is running and turning onto a street or into a parking lot - there is no rhyme or reason to what will trigger it. I've read quite a few forums where this seems to be an issue. This is a huge safety issue and needs to be looked into immediately!! I went from feeling carefree in my Jeep to keeping both of my hands on the wheel while making any turn and being constantly tense. Please please announce a recall and fix this!.

Engineering defect oil pan on transmission leaking had pan replaced at dealer they claimed it was not under warranty do to rust. I found drain from a/c drains on top of transmission onto oil pan which rusts out pan as in pictures water stain on transmission and pan from a/c condensate car has 29,000 miles I have more pictures if needed.

My Jeep Wrangler is in the dealer today the car has 29,000 miles the transmission drain pan is leaking they claim it is from rust the pan may be white metal or alluminum I asked the parts person at the dealer earlier if they sold a lot of pans he said yes I checked the forum other people with the same year and low milage have the same problem I feel the pans may be the wrong material for the oil being used. And may need a recall on the pans.

Oil housing cracked during routine oil change, due to an integral part being plastic. Any oil change could result in an instant $600-$1,000 expense for the consumer. It impossible for the consumer to prove the broken part was due to oil change negligence or over-tightening. The cost is entirely left on the consumer even if all preventative maintenance work is complete. This has to be a known issue at fiat Chrysler/Jeep, and must be addressed by a recall. I replaced the part, for approximately $600, with the same part. This could easily happen again at my next oil change, and every oil change thereafter. I should not have to guess if there will be a $600 repair every time I change my oil.

Beginning of Feb. , lost power on freeway. Went from 65 to 40 mph and could not accelerate. Engine and traction lights came on. Exited the fwy and drove to dealer where I was turned away due to high volume. Left my Jeep at the dealer the following day with this issue and to correct campaign #v51 recall. The engine light wasn't lit anymore and dealer couldn't find anything wrong with it so I picked it up. Couple of weeks later, I failed the smog check I need to register my Jeep, and an engine code showed up, p0394. I took it to other places where the same code showed up and was recommended to take it back to the dealer. Going downhill, my father experienced the same while driving my Jeep. Beginning of March, omw to the dealer on the fwy, I lost power again and the engine and traction lights came on. I showed the dashboard to the service advisor, explained the continued problem and the code showing up. I left my Jeep there for several days because they couldn't reproduce the problem and didn't know what was causing it. The code was cleared when I picked it up. The following day, as I was making a right turn into a parking lot, the engine stalled. I used gravity to partly move back down as there was another car driving into the lot. I put it on "park" and I was able to restart the car. No engine light this time. This morning I lost power driving to the first stop on my street (stop on my side only). I had already entered the t-intersection but could not accelerate to turn left. I put it in "park" then back to "drive" and accelerated normally. There were no cars around because of the corona virus, but I would have been hit on the driver's side if a coming vehicle (who has the right-a-way), decided not to slow down.

Began leaking small amount of oil under Jeep after use. Took to have issue investigated. Mechanic found the intake gasket on rear of intake causing the issue. Estimated cost to fix $600+ this appears to be a common issue for this Jeep, thus Jeep has never been off road and this should not have occurred. It should be covered under drive train warrenty or a recall as this a manufacturer issue.

Engineering defect I had to replace the oil pan on the transmission I found that the condensate from the air condition was draining on top of the transmission and running down to the corner of the oil pan and rotting the pan out. Will send pictures I sent this complaint in before but did not hear from you.

Tl- the contact owns a 2012 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while driving at 45 mph, the vehicle shut off without warning. The contact also stated that her windshield wipers do not work and the power locks work intermittently. The security alarm also goes off while the vehicle was being driven. The contact took the vehicle to a Jeep dealer(larry h. Miller Chrysler Jeep Dodge ram sandy 10905 auto mall dr, sandy, ut 84070 866-677-2319) where they informed the contact that they were unable to diagnosis the vehicle. The contact was then referred to another dealer(accuracy automotive 4036 s main st, murray, ut 84107 801-266-3609) where they diagnosed the vehicle with a defective total integrated power module(tipm) that needed to be replaced. The contact was given an estimate for the cost of the repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 83,000. Jo.

When putting the vehicle in reverse from a stopped position the engine will often die. This happens more when the brake is applied hard and if the steering wheel is turned sharply. This has happened many times in the past 2 months.

My airbag light has come on at 80,000 miles 1. 20. 2019. I was told it is the clockspring. 2 months ago my wa580(nag1) transmission began to shift itself going uphill trying to find the right gear. I was told it was the valvebidy which is not under warranty even though the same part was replaced at 35,000 miles.

Gas tank crack leaks fumes, also the transmission pops out while driving and dealership would not fix under warranty because they said it didn't happen when repairman test drove it. Now its completely blown out does not work has 36,700. Miles on it 700 miles past warranty and one year pass warranty. These are two defective parts and either could run you off the road and gas leak blow up your car. My guess is these parts are made in china. We all have to pay for this with our safety and our lives in some cases.

Engine dash lights abs, traction control and engine light came on then off then back on will in motion. Also while in motion, an rpm surge occurred which almost caused me to rear end the car in front of me. This surge has occurred twice in the last day so have parked the vehicle for fear of having an accident that could result in bodily harm.

When driving and accelerate to around 3500 to 5000 rpm randomly the Jeep stalls and doesn't accelerate nore passes 2500 rpms. Very dangerous when driving in the freeway. I cleared the check engine light around 3 different occasions. Obd code was p06dd.

Check engine light and hill assist always lit. Dealer constantly resetting and I was repeatedly told not to worry as it is probably "bad gasoline. " now, no acceleration and is more pronounced when on an incline ie highway entrance ramp. Presently, one week into diagnostics and repairs with present diagnosis being "probably" cam shaft phasers. Important to note engine repairs previously done one month of ownership on brand new vehicle. In addition, engine light has been on while in warranty but told not to worry. Now, almost complete engine rebuild. Jeep will not assist even though engine light has been on and reported to dealer (and documented) while in warranty. Vehicle purchased brand new, never used "four wheeling" or utilized to tow. Mileage reflects ~ highway travel. Religiously maintained through dealership.

Parking break will not hold. Have had the parking break shoes replaced and adjusted but still will roll slowly if not on a flat surface. Mine has a manuel transmission so I have to leave it in gear to keep it from rolling. I have spoken with several other Jeep owners and they say this is a common Jeep problem but I fill like this should be covered under a recall. The clutch also is in need of replacement after only 74,000 miles of driving. Has been like this since I bought it in April 2017.

The left rear brake caliper engages randomly. When engaged the vehicle is slowed somewhat. Sometimes there will be coming off the disc pads. I have noticed that I can clear the condition by following the hill start assist on/off procedure. A mechanic told me this is a computer failure and he can fix it for $1300. I think it is a serious safety issue.

3rd gear drops into 4th gear very easily at times when standing still. In 4wd low if you think you in neutral but are in 4th gear when releasing the clutch which makes the vehicle drive forward. This could be life threatening.

Tl-the contact owns a 2012 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while parked the vehicle failed to restart without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 64,000. The VIN was unavailable. Ec.

My 2012 Jeep Wrangler was being driven at 40mph when the clutch inadvertently went out. I am concerned that there might be a greater problem related to the flywheel and the related clutch assembly of these factory parts on this vehicle. I only use this vehicle to commute in the city and my driving habits are mild. I do not use this vehicle off-road and I live in the state of florida which is incredibly flat. The clutch and surrounding assembly should not defect at 40k miles.