My Oil pump and oil sensor keep going out every 4,000 miles. I have already had to replace it once. I don’t want to have to do it again. Clearly something is causing this issue.
2012 Jeep Wrangler transmission problems
282 complaints (34% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 18,500. 3 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 282
- of this car's complaints
- 34%
- typical mileage
- 18,500
- crashes
- 3
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines2
- Automatic transmission2
- Driveline: differential unit1
- Clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)1
- Clutch assembly1
At what mileage
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Jeep Wrangler transmission problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2012 Jeep Wrangler transmission
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines
- What is wrong
- Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Jeep Wrangler vehicles equipped with a 3.6L engine and an automatic transmission and manufactured January 23, 2011, through February 23, 2013. The power steering line may contact and wear a hole in the transmission oil cooler line resulting in a loss of transmission fluid.
- Risk
- A loss of transmission fluid may result in a loss of transmission function which may increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering return tube assembly, free of charge. The recall began on September 23, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1‑800‑247‑9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N28.
Recall number 13V234000 · Recall details
What 2012 Jeep Wrangler owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Report from diagnostic service 1-9-2023 cylinder head - has premature failure of valve guides and cylinder head replacement is required for repair. Yes, Jeep extended the warranty but if your vehicle did not show problems they would not fix it, but they did learn and knew at the point the seriousness of the problem and put an end date on the fix. Our vehicle outlasted their warranty by 30,000 but now is undrivable. Before anything serious happens as the driver drives on longer drives we have grounded the vehicle.
Engine Stalls Randomly while Driving. Will crank over several times and over approx 10-15 min. of cranking(Say every 3-5min) vehicle will and will restart. No check engine lights and no warning. The loss of power can be dangerous since brake and steering assist require engine to be running. Vehicle will be fine for several days local commute and problem will recur without warning, usually on longer commute. Vehicle is unsafe and unpredictable.
The vehicle would take a minute to click into gear when at a light and also when driving on the freeway, the vehicle will only go up to a certain speed (40mph) and would not switch gears (automatic) after that, the RPMs just kept going higher until I had to pull over.
While driving the car randomly stalls. I lose power steering and braking. The car will not restart. This issue has been recorded by the dealer. The vehicle was last inspected on July 5th. I have been issued a Jeep Care case manager, case # 82963828. There are no warnings, while driving makes a left-hand turn the car just stalls!
While driving making a turn, shifting from 1st to 2nd gear, and vehicle stalls losing all power. I had a crank no-start scenario! The vehicle has been to the dealer multiple times and the issue can not be duplicated. The vehicle has been inspected multiple times and there are no known issues. No-fault codes are thrown. I was able to cost to a safe location, and wait. after 3-5 min the vehicle restarted.
While driving making a turn, shifting from 1st to 2nd gear, and vehicle stalls losing all power. I had a crank no-start scenario! The vehicle has been to the deal multiple times and the issue can not be duplicated. The vehicle has been inspected multiple times and there are no known issues. No-fault codes are thrown. I was able to cost to a safe location, and wait. after 3-5 min the vehicle restarted.
While driving making a turn, shifting from 1st to 2nd gear, and vehicle stalls losing all power. The vehicle has been to the deal multiple times and the issue can not be duplicated. The vehicle has been inspected multiple times and there are no known issues. No-fault codes are thrown. I stalled in the middle of a busy intersection, with my children in the car. I had to push the vehicle to safety!
Starting out at a stop sign. engaging the clutch to start moving, while shifting into 2nd gear while turning the vehicle stalls. Losing all power steer and brakes. I try to re-start the car i get a crank no-start scenario. Wait 3-5 min, retry starting the vehicle starts.
Starting out at a stop light, engaging the clutch to start moving, I depressed the clutch to shift into second gear while making a turn, the vehicle stalls, losing all power.
Questions about the 2012 Jeep Wrangler transmission
Does the 2012 Jeep Wrangler have transmission problems?
Owners have filed 282 complaints about the transmission of the 2012 Jeep Wrangler, 34% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2012 Jeep Wrangler transmission problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 18,500 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Jeep Wrangler transmission?
Yes, 1 recall: 13V234000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Jeep Wrangler have bad transmission?
The Jeep Wrangler model years with the most transmission complaints are 2012 (282 complaints), 2013 (230 complaints) and 2024 (182 complaints).
Other 2012 Jeep Wrangler problems
Steering 204Engine 179Electrical 148Airbags 128Brakes 52Fuel system 45Visibility 41Driver assistance 34Body 30Acceleration 26Lights 21Suspension 20Seat belts 10Wheels 4Seats 3Tires 3Locks 2
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