2012 Jeep Wrangler structure problems
30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2012 Jeep Wrangler — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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.”
filed Dec 4, 2022
“There is galvanic corrosion forming on all of my hinges on my vehicle. The steel hinges touching the aluminium door panel. You can see the bubbling happening and it is a known issue on jeep wranglers. Eventually it will rust and cause major problems being that it is happening on all of my door…”
filed Jan 15, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
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100192 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 25, 2024
Structure problems in other Wrangler years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Wrangler | 1 | 2% |
| 2024 Wrangler | 1 | 0% |
| 2023 Wrangler | 7 | 2% |
| 2022 Wrangler | 4 | 1% |
| 2021 Wrangler | 15 | 2% |
| 2020 Wrangler | 16 | 3% |
| 2019 Wrangler | 22 | 3% |
| 2018 Wrangler | 96 | 5% |
| 2017 Wrangler | 19 | 6% |
| 2016 Wrangler | 18 | 4% |
| 2015 Wrangler | 22 | 5% |
| 2014 Wrangler | 20 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Jeep Wrangler
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.