How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2012 Jeep Wrangler have?

NHTSA lists 34 Structure & Body complaints for the 2012 Jeep Wrangler, which is 4% of its 834 total complaints for the year.

Is there a recall for the 2012 Jeep Wrangler's Structure & Body problems?

No related recall is listed in the data for this problem area on the 2012 Jeep Wrangler.

At what mileage do 2012 Jeep Wrangler structure and body problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2012 Jeep Wrangler is 32,000 miles.

What is the most common structure and body complaint on the 2012 Jeep Wrangler?

Owners most often report the hood lifting and banging against the vehicle at highway speeds due to hood latch failure, along with water leaks through door and roof seals.

Were there any crashes or fires linked to these complaints?

NHTSA data shows 4 crashes, 2 fires, and 4 injuries associated with Structure & Body complaints on the 2012 Jeep Wrangler.

2012 Jeep Wrangler Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 34 Structure & Body complaints for the 2012 Jeep Wrangler, 4% of its 834 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 32,000 miles. No related recall is on file for this area.

Structure & Body complaints: 34; 4% of 834
Crashes reported: 4
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 4
Median mileage: 32,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Hood latches fail to hold the hood down at highway speeds above 65 mph, causing the hood to lift and bang against the vehicle.
Frame and body integrity issues surface after low-speed rear-end collisions, including a frame shift that punctured the catalytic converter and loosened frame-to-body bolts.
Water intrusion through door seals, roof seals, and the rear top requires repeated dealer visits.
Fires reported near the driver door and underneath the vehicle, in one case trapping the driver inside due to door locks not opening.
Airbags reportedly failed to deploy in multiple crash incidents involving front or side impacts.

When 2012 Jeep Wrangler body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 22, 2011, latest Dec 4, 2022.

34 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2011 to Dec 2022; peak Nov 2012 (2).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2012 Jeep Wrangler

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Structure & Body complaints by Wrangler model year

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

201018 (3%)
201133 (7%)
201234 (4%)
201324 (4%)
201423 (4%)
201524 (5%)
201622 (5%)
201726 (8%)
2018112 (6%)
201929 (4%)
202023 (4%)
202123 (2%)
20225 (1%)
20238 (2%)
20241 (0%)
20251 (2%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2012 Jeep Wrangler have?: NHTSA lists 34 Structure & Body complaints for the 2012 Jeep Wrangler, which is 4% of its 834 total complaints for the year.
Is there a recall for the 2012 Jeep Wrangler's Structure & Body problems?: No related recall is listed in the data for this problem area on the 2012 Jeep Wrangler.
At what mileage do 2012 Jeep Wrangler structure and body problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2012 Jeep Wrangler is 32,000 miles.
What is the most common structure and body complaint on the 2012 Jeep Wrangler?: Owners most often report the hood lifting and banging against the vehicle at highway speeds due to hood latch failure, along with water leaks through door and roof seals.
Were there any crashes or fires linked to these complaints?: NHTSA data shows 4 crashes, 2 fires, and 4 injuries associated with Structure & Body complaints on the 2012 Jeep Wrangler.