How many 2012 Jeep Wrangler owners complained about visibility and wipers?

NHTSA lists 39 complaints in the Visibility & Wipers category for the 2012 Jeep Wrangler, which is 5% of the 834 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2012 Jeep Wrangler related to visibility or wipers?

Yes. Recall 14V631000, reported in October 2014, covers corrosion in the exterior heated power mirror electrical connector on 2011-2013 Jeep Wrangler vehicles built between February 2010 and July 2013.

At what mileage do these wiper and visibility problems tend to show up?

The median mileage at failure for Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2012 Jeep Wrangler is 38,000 miles.

Did the wiper or windshield problems cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 fires tied to this complaint category, but 1 injury was reported.

Are wiper complaints worse for the 2012 model than other Wrangler years?

The 2012 Wrangler's 5% share of complaints in this category is on the higher end compared to years like 2015 and 2016, which had 1% each, though 2018 had 43 complaints in raw count.

2012 Jeep Wrangler Visibility & Wipers Problems

NHTSA logged 39 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2012 Jeep Wrangler, 5% of that year's 834 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 38,000. A related recall (14V631000) covers heated mirror connector corrosion, and one injury was reported.

Visibility & Wipers complaints: 39; 5% of 834
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 38,000 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report

Windshield wipers turn on by themselves while the switch is in the off position, making a single pass and then stopping, sometimes when the turn signal is used.
Windshield wipers fail to turn on at all when needed, which owners flagged as a safety concern in wet or snowy conditions.
Windshields develop chips and cracks, in one case with three chips and a crack within six months on the driver's side.
One owner reported a windshield cracking with a loud pop while stopped at a light with the defroster running, with no impact from a stone or projectile.
A malfunctioning clock spring was linked to a loss of headlights, turn signals, and wiper function during driving.
Owners reported the recall (14V631000) repair parts were unavailable for extended periods, delaying fixes for the electrical/visibility issue.

When 2012 Jeep Wrangler visibility and wiper complaints were filed

First complaint May 18, 2012, latest Jan 10, 2020.

39 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2012 to Jan 2020; peak Mar 2015 (3).

Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2012 Jeep Wrangler

NHTSA 14V631000Oct 8, 2014Visibility & Wipers313,772 vehicles
Visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:exterior
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured February 16, 2010, to July 19, 2013. Corrosion in the exterior heated power mirror electrical connector may result in an electrical short.
Risk: An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will move the exterior mirror power feed to a separate connector, free of charge. Chrysler issued an interim notification to owners on December 8, 2014. The recall began on March 3, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P61.

Visibility & Wipers complaints by Wrangler model year

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

20053 (0%)
20065 (1%)
200715 (3%)
200824 (3%)
20098 (2%)
201013 (2%)
201114 (3%)
201239 (5%)
201336 (6%)
201413 (2%)
20153 (1%)
20165 (1%)
20179 (3%)
201843 (2%)
201929 (4%)
202033 (5%)
202119 (2%)
20227 (2%)
20239 (2%)
20245 (1%)
20253 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

How many 2012 Jeep Wrangler owners complained about visibility and wipers?: NHTSA lists 39 complaints in the Visibility & Wipers category for the 2012 Jeep Wrangler, which is 5% of the 834 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2012 Jeep Wrangler related to visibility or wipers?: Yes. Recall 14V631000, reported in October 2014, covers corrosion in the exterior heated power mirror electrical connector on 2011-2013 Jeep Wrangler vehicles built between February 2010 and July 2013.
At what mileage do these wiper and visibility problems tend to show up?: The median mileage at failure for Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2012 Jeep Wrangler is 38,000 miles.
Did the wiper or windshield problems cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 fires tied to this complaint category, but 1 injury was reported.
Are wiper complaints worse for the 2012 model than other Wrangler years?: The 2012 Wrangler's 5% share of complaints in this category is on the higher end compared to years like 2015 and 2016, which had 1% each, though 2018 had 43 complaints in raw count.