2012 Jeep wrangler unlimi
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2012 Jeep wrangler unlimi is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 4 on record.
2012 Jeep wrangler unlimi at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2012 Jeep wrangler unlimi recalls 0
No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2012 Jeep wrangler unlimi.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2012 Jeep wrangler unlimi MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2012 Jeep wrangler unlimi costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Investigations & service bulletins
NHTSA defect investigations 6
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture Open
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deploymen…
NHTSA #EA21002 · Air Bags · opened Sep 2021Seat belt buckle bracket failure Closed
On July 17, 2019, NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation (PE) 19-008 after receiving three Vehicle Owner Questionnaire (VOQ) reports alleging the driver's side seat belt buckle separated from the seat frame, rendering the seat belt non-functional. The VOQs involved model year (MY) 2015 and 2016 Jeep Wrangler (JK platform) that were configured for right-hand drive (RHD) use. On Aug…
NHTSA #PE19008 · Seat Belts · opened Jul 2019 · closed Dec 2019Electrical overstress Closed
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation to determine if the failure of airbags to deploy during severe crashes, in certain vehicles, was the result of a safety related defect. During the investigation a complex failure was studied that can result in non-deployment of subject vehicle air bags and other restraint system devices in severe crash events. The subject vehicles may be equipped wi…
NHTSA #EA19001 · Air Bags · opened Apr 2019 · closed Sep 2024Air Bag Clockspring Wiring Failure Closed
On May 10, 2016, Fiat Chrysler America (FCA) submitted a Part 573 Defect Information Report announcing NHTSA recall 16V290 involving 394,258 model year (MY) 2007-2010 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Under the recall FCA will replace the clockspring and install a steering wheel back cover and steering wheel column shroud. This recall also includes approx. 4,524 MY2007-2010 right hand drive (RHD) Jeep Wrangler vehicles commonl…
NHTSA #EA15007 · Air Bags · opened Dec 2015 · closed Jul 2016Air Bag Clockspring Wiring Failure Closed
In it's response to ODI's PE15-025 Information Request letter, FCA identified 1,703 consumer complaints, field reports and legal claims responsive to the subject defect condition on the subject Wrangler vehicles. Six of these reports alleged an air bag non-deployment in a crash in which either the air bag warning light was allegedly on or came on afterward the crash, one of which also alleged injuries as a result of…
NHTSA #PE15025 · Air Bags · opened Jun 2015 · closed Dec 2015Totally Integrated Power Module Failure Closed
In a letter dated August 21, 2014, the Center for Auto Safety (CAS) petitioned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to initiate a defect investigation of alleged failures associated with the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) installed in Chrysler SUV’s, trucks, and vans beginning in the 2007 model year. The petitioner alleges that TIPM defects may result in engine stall, airbag non-deployme…
NHTSA #DP14004 · Electrical System · opened Sep 2014 · closed Jul 2015An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.
Manufacturer service bulletins 244
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 244.
SWITCH - CLUTCH STARTER INTERLOCK & MASTER CYLINDER ASSEMBLY - CLUTCH
Bulletin 107418 · Service Brakes · Sep 2025Verify Reman part number availability. Order the "R" part number for all orders: Warranty, Mopar, customer pay and service contract. Order "68" part number for New unsold units only.
Bulletin 9100645 · Aug 2025Verify Reman part number availability. Order the "R" part number for all orders: Warranty, Mopar, customer pay and service contract. Order "68" part number for New unsold units only.
Bulletin 9100653 · Aug 2025ACTUATOR - A/C AND HEATER
Bulletin 103954 · Apr 2025ACTUATOR - A/C AND HEATER
Bulletin 104087 · Apr 2025Plate - Planetary
Bulletin 101232 · Power Train · Oct 2024BOW - FOLDING TOP
Bulletin 100192 · Structure · Sep 2024LIFTER, Hydraulic Roller Deactivating Please do not replace MDS lifters because the disconnecting pin is not lined up, this is normal and not a defect.
Bulletin 9100229 · Suspension · Sep 2023LIFTER, Hydraulic Roller Deactivating Please do not replace MDS lifters because the disconnecting pin is not lined up, this is normal and not a defect.
Bulletin 9100229 · Equipment · Sep 2023Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing the incorrect repair…
Bulletin 9100226 · Electrical System · Sep 2023Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the WRANGLER UNLIMITED 4WD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.