2012 Jeep Wrangler Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems
NHTSA lists 25 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2012 Jeep Wrangler, about 3% of its 834 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 41,000. There is no related recall for this component on this model year.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
- 25
- 3% of 834
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 41,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical suspension symptoms owners report
- Owners report the front end shaking violently and the steering wheel oscillating side to side after hitting a bump or rough pavement, often called the "death wobble."
- Some drivers describe the vehicle pulling to the right at highway speed, with dealers pointing to the front axle as the cause.
- Several reports describe tire sidewall blowouts or tread separation while driving, causing temporary loss of vehicle control.
- One owner reported the brakes seizing along with ABS and traction control warning lights coming on at highway speed.
- A stabilizer bar and steering damper were replaced in one case after factory welds sheared, producing sudden steering loss and front-end shaking.
When 2012 Jeep Wrangler suspension complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 25, 2012, latest Feb 10, 2023.
Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2012 Jeep Wrangler
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Wrangler model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many suspension, wheel, and tire complaints does the 2012 Jeep Wrangler have?
- NHTSA lists 25 complaints in this category for the 2012 Jeep Wrangler, which is about 3% of the 834 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for suspension or steering issues on the 2012 Jeep Wrangler?
- No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the Suspension, Wheels & Tires area on the 2012 Jeep Wrangler.
- What is the "death wobble" reported on the 2012 Jeep Wrangler?
- Owners describe violent front-end shaking and steering wheel oscillation after hitting a bump, sometimes requiring stabilizer bar, track bar, or steering damper replacement, based on NHTSA complaints.
- At what mileage do suspension problems typically show up on the 2012 Wrangler?
- The median mileage at failure for Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints on the 2012 Jeep Wrangler is 41,000 miles, according to NHTSA data.
- Did any 2012 Wrangler suspension complaints involve a crash or fire?
- NHTSA data shows zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries among the 25 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2012 Jeep Wrangler.