2012 Jeep WRANGLER Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

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2012 Jeep WRANGLER Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

 Issue ID950612
 Internal NHTSA #10484086
 ManufacurerChrysler Group LLC
 BrandJEEP
 ModelWRANGLER
 Model Year2012
 File date06/08/12
 ComponentENGINE
Product type codeVEHICLE
 Description of the problemReally have 3 issues with this vehicle. The first is that the engine began to tick noticeably at around 5000 miles, sound definitely coming from #2 cylinder. Was initially told not to worry, noise was normal, oddly it did not tick previously. The short story is that it set a p0302 code at around 12,000 miles. Chrysler did not authorize a rental and the dealer was less than cordial. They put the thing back together and damaged an emissions valve, so more delay. Get the vehicle back, ran silent for 2,000 miles, the tick is back. Now at 19,000, no code yet, but i fear its coming. Problem #2, exhaust smell, get it nearly all the time, especially under load, no resolution yet. Problem #3, wet carpet on drivers side, no resolution yet. Oh, i forgot to mention, there is a fourth, i have just installed the third windshield in less than 6 months. Its not the quality of the glass, its the steep angle of the windshield, but that's what you get when you buy a wrangler. I have been loyal to us brands, this is our 32nd new vehicle, won't by a wrangler again.
 Vehicle Mileage at Failure14000
Number of Occurences1
Source of the issueNHTSA WEB SITE
 City and StateWATERBURY, CT
VIN pattern XXXXXX
 Was vehicle invloved in a crash?N
 Was vehicle involved in a fire?N
 Was incedent reported to police?N
 Was medical attention required?
 Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons0
No. of fatalities0
 Date of purchase07/08/26
Was original owner?N
Anti-lock brakesN
Cruise controlN
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 Vehicle speed0
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  • What is Recall?

    A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
  • What is Failure?

    Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
  • What is Defect?

    Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

 

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