2012 Jeep Wrangler visibility/wiper problems
30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility/wiper on the 2012 Jeep Wrangler — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Passenger side headlight failure. Repairs made to wiring, and replacement headlight installed. Lamp still only works intermittently. Affecting low light visibility. Potentially an issue with tipm which has lead to other electrical issues, such as transmission not engaging. Has caused engine…”
filed Jan 10, 2020
“Driving my vehicle it started raining I went to use my wipers they do not work. My esc light keeps coming on and off. My mechanic said it's the tipm. Please advise if jeep with help me with this costly problem”
filed Nov 20, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Visibility/wiper problems in other Wrangler years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Wrangler | 1 | 2% |
| 2024 Wrangler | 5 | 1% |
| 2023 Wrangler | 6 | 2% |
| 2022 Wrangler | 6 | 2% |
| 2021 Wrangler | 15 | 2% |
| 2020 Wrangler | 33 | 6% |
| 2019 Wrangler | 29 | 4% |
| 2018 Wrangler | 40 | 2% |
| 2017 Wrangler | 9 | 3% |
| 2016 Wrangler | 5 | 1% |
| 2015 Wrangler | 3 | 1% |
| 2014 Wrangler | 12 | 2% |
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.