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2012 Jeep Wrangler repairs by problem area
Engine (25%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (12%)
Suspension and Steering (6%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (22%)
Other (6%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 162 repairs.
2012 Jeep Wrangler transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (6%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (18%)
$100 - $499 (12%)
< $100 (59%)
Chart based on 17 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Jeep Wrangler 4dr SUV
285-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 7000 mi | Performed TSB 21-002-12. Manual Transmission Pops Out Of 2nd, 4th, And 6th Gear Positions Loose/rattling sound in 4th, 5th, 6th gear |
| 10000 mi | when the jeep is fully warmed up, the transmission (manual) make a rattling noise at idle while in neutral. |
2012 Jeep Wrangler 4dr SUV
285-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 51300 mi | I had a locked brake caliper on the front drivers side wheel. The caliper, rotor and pads were replaced. |
| 52080 mi C $1300 |
Front and a rear axle seal. E brake shoes consequently damaged from leaks. Fog light burnt out |
| 59520 mi C $800 |
Rear axle seal leaking. Changed seal as well as axle/differential/transfer case fluids |
| 105400 mi C $3500 |
rear diff exploded taking out drive front diff as well |
| 17000 mi | Transmission cooling lines wore through by power steering line. Recall. |
| 64640 mi C $250 |
Vehicle would not upshift into higher than fourth. They quoted me $2000 to repair. It just started working itself after they scanned and reset computer |
| 51500 mi US $600 |
Drive shaft joints. New spacers, OEM ones cracked. |
2012 Jeep Wrangler 2dr SUV
285-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 31000 mi | Shifter or transmission rattles when accelerating in 3rd gear. |
| 72000 mi | Leaky front diff seal. |
| 97100 mi US $450 |
Leaky Axel seal fixed under warranty. Routine maintenance including: - Radiator flush and fill - Power steering fluid change - Oil and filter change - Air filter - 4x4 transfer case fluid change |
| 66000 mi | Rear axle seal leaking, discovered when parking brake was being diagnosed. |
2012 Jeep Wrangler 2dr SUV
285-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 29060 mi | Leaking from front transaxle seal. |
| 35960 mi C $580 |
Front drivers side axle seal leaking. |
| 33000 mi US $700 |
The rear pinion bearing failed. I filled the rear axle with Royal Purple gear oil at 20,000 miles. The tech has seen many vehicles with this gear oil cause bearing problems and believes it was probably the cause. |
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