How common are steering problems in the 2012 Jeep Wrangler?

NHTSA lists 204 steering complaints for the 2012 Wrangler, which is 24% of the 834 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a steering recall for the 2012 Jeep Wrangler?

The dataset lists no related recalls for this problem area, though several owner complaints reference NHTSA campaign 13v234000, a power train/steering campaign, and describe delays getting parts for the fix.

At what mileage do 2012 Wrangler steering problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2012 Wrangler is 32,000 miles.

Did steering problems on the 2012 Wrangler cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data tied to steering complaints on the 2012 Wrangler shows 3 crashes and 5 injuries, with no fires reported.

How does the 2012 Wrangler compare to other years for steering complaints?

The 2012 Wrangler's steering complaints made up 24% of its total complaints, higher than 2010 (9%), 2011 (12%), 2014 (4%), and 2015 (6%), but lower than 2018 (61%) and 2019 (60%).

2012 Jeep Wrangler Steering Problems

Steering accounts for 204 complaints, 24% of all 834 complaints filed for the 2012 Jeep Wrangler, with a median failure mileage of 32,000 miles. Owners also referenced NHTSA campaign 13v234000, a power train/steering recall, though no related recall is listed in this dataset.

Steering complaints: 204; 24% of 834
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 5
Median mileage: 32,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Steering wheel detaching or losing connection to the front wheels while driving at highway speed, causing loss of control.
Steering wheel and vehicle shaking violently at highway speed, with dealers attributing it to a needed wheel alignment.
Persistent excessive play and pulling to one side in the steering wheel, not resolved by alignment or tire rotation.
Airbag and ESP warning lights flashing intermittently along with loss of steering wheel electrical functions, linked by owners to a faulty clock spring.
Owners reporting notification of NHTSA campaign 13v234000 for power train and steering, then facing long waits or unavailable repair parts and kits at dealers.

When 2012 Jeep Wrangler steering complaints were filed

First complaint May 26, 2012, latest Nov 26, 2023.

204 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2012 Q2 to 2023 Q4; peak 2014 Q2 (61).

Steering recalls for the 2012 Jeep Wrangler

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Wrangler model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201065 (9%)
201158 (12%)
2012204 (24%)
2013167 (26%)
201426 (4%)
201529 (6%)
201628 (6%)
201719 (6%)
20181,115 (61%)
2019445 (60%)
2020238 (39%)
2021250 (27%)
202282 (21%)
202356 (15%)
202468 (9%)
20253 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are steering problems in the 2012 Jeep Wrangler?: NHTSA lists 204 steering complaints for the 2012 Wrangler, which is 24% of the 834 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a steering recall for the 2012 Jeep Wrangler?: The dataset lists no related recalls for this problem area, though several owner complaints reference NHTSA campaign 13v234000, a power train/steering campaign, and describe delays getting parts for the fix.
At what mileage do 2012 Wrangler steering problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2012 Wrangler is 32,000 miles.
Did steering problems on the 2012 Wrangler cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data tied to steering complaints on the 2012 Wrangler shows 3 crashes and 5 injuries, with no fires reported.
How does the 2012 Wrangler compare to other years for steering complaints?: The 2012 Wrangler's steering complaints made up 24% of its total complaints, higher than 2010 (9%), 2011 (12%), 2014 (4%), and 2015 (6%), but lower than 2018 (61%) and 2019 (60%).