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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
8,439 miles

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2012 Jeep Wrangler drivetrain problems

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2012 Jeep Wrangler Owner Comments (Page 11 of 14)

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problem #77

Jun 012013

Wrangler 6-cyl

  • 2,660 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

This is a safety recall complaint N28/NHTSA 13V-234 transmission oil cooler tube. First notice received in 6/2013, parts to fix not available at the time. Second notice received 1/2014 indicating parts available and to contact dealership "right away to schedule service appointment." Contact was made with dealership and they indicated there is a 4 month waiting list because they are only provided one set of parts per week needed for this recall, which means, only 4 Jeep a month are receiving the repairs for a 2 hour fix. This is absolutely ridiculous. Dealerships should be provided these parts as soon as a customer contacts them on this safety recall. I have been put on the "list" and will be called when I move to the top. A 4 month waiting list means only 16 Jeep will have this safety recall taken care of before I am scheduled. Solution: Dealerships need to have these parts available to them as customers call to schedule an appointment. They should not be rationed nor should a complaint be filed against the dealer. The complaint is with Chrysler group for not being able to supply parts for a safety recall that could potentially present a life threatening situation if the defect is not taken care of.

- Ludington, MI, USA

problem #76

Oct 152013

Wrangler 4WD 6-cyl

  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 13V234000 (power train, steering) had surpassed a reasonable time for repair. The dealer stated that the parts were not available for repair. The manufacture was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure...updated 02-28-14 updated 03/18/2014

- San Lorenzo, PR, USA

problem #75

Jan 162014

Wrangler 4WD 6-cyl

  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that he attempted to have the vehicle repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 13V234000 (power train, steering ) but was informed that the parts were not available and on back order. The contact felt that since the failure was reported in June 2013, there should have been a remedy available before January 2014. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 02/27/14 updated 02/27/14

- Benson, AZ, USA

problem #74

Jan 012014

Wrangler

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Submission from constituent re safety recall N28/NHTSA 13V-234 transmission oil cooler tube - 2012 Jeep Wrangler. The dealer informed the consumer, they were only receiving parts to repair one vehicle every seven days, and that he was 47th on the wait list.

- Seminole, FL, USA

problem #73

Nov 072013

Wrangler

  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Wrangler. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 13V234000 (power train, steering) in late 2013. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for repair but the dealer stated that the parts were unavailable. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

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problem #72

Sep 042013

Wrangler

  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Wrangler. The contact received a recall notification of NHTSA campaign number: 13V234000 (power train, steering) and the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The dealer was unable to provide an expected date for the part to become available. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Grand Haven, MI, USA

problem #71

Jan 092014

Wrangler

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Wrangler. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 13V234000 (power train, steering) and the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The dealer informed the contact that they only receive one part per week. The dealer put him on a waiting list. The dealer was unable to provide an expected date for the part to become available. The manufacturer had not been made aware of the problem. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Charlotte, NC, USA

problem #70

Jan 072014

Wrangler

  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Wrangler. The contact received recall notification of NHTSA campaign number: 13V234000 (power train, steering) however, the part was not available to repair the vehicle. The dealer was contacted and stated that the part was not available for repair. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Hixon, TN, USA

problem #69

Nov 252013

Wrangler 6-cyl

  • miles
Chrysler had a safety recall (N28 / NHTSA 13V-234) trans oil cooler tube may come in contact with the power steering fluid return lube. Prolonged contact could cause a leak in the tran fluid and loss of trans function and increase risk of a crash. I have called my local dealership suresky in goshen, NY and the parts are still not in and it has been over 2 months. I drive my two year old to school every day and this is not acceptable.

- Washingtonville, NY, USA

problem #68

Jan 012014

Wrangler 6-cyl

  • 22,000 miles
There is a recall on power steering for 2012 Jeep Wrangler with automatic transmissions. I have a manual transmission and am experiencing the same issues. Below is recall information: They are excluding manual transmission Jeep, which have the same issues and same pump. This is an issue that needs to be fixed.. the same dangers are faced with this vehicles. Recall date: June 04, 2013 model affected: 2012 Jeep Wrangler summary: 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. Consequences: 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 is expected to begin early December 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N28. Potential units affected: 180131 notes: Chrysler group llc read more: www.motortrend.com/cars/2012/Jeep/Wrangler/recalls/#ixzz2pm1ozn6M.

- Peyton, CO, USA

problem #67

Dec 012013

Wrangler 6-cyl

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated the recall under NHTSA campaign number: 13V234000 (power train, steering) had surpassed a reasonable time for repair. The dealer was contacted and stated the part was not available for repair. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced the failure.

- Franklin, TN, USA

problem #66

Jan 022014

Wrangler

  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that he received notification for NHTSA campaign number: 13V234000 (power train, steering) several months ago but was informed by the manufacturer that the part was not available and would not become available for another few months. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was unavailable.

- Fountain, CO, USA

problem #65

Oct 012013

Wrangler

  • miles
Unable to get safety recall N28 / NHTSA 13V-234 transmission oil cooler tube repaired. Have contacted multiple dealers and they are unable to get the part. Dealers report they are only allowed one recall part per week or two weeks, now backed up for months. They report 100's of persons waiting on their list. At this point I'm just told to call back and try again... I can't even get on a list to wait.

- Lake Lure, NC, USA

problem #64

Jun 012013

Wrangler

  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 13V234000 (power train) had exceeded a reasonable time for repair. The dealer advised the contact that the part was not available for repair. The manufacturer was made aware that the part was not available at the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Cincinnati , OH, USA

problem #63

Dec 022013

Wrangler 4WD 6-cyl

  • miles
2012 Jeep Wrangler. Consumer writes in regards to transmission oil cooler tube recall notice. The consumer has been unable to get the recall issue resolved.

- Riverside, CA, USA

problem #62

Sep 192013

Wrangler

  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Wrangler. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 13V234000 (power train, steering) and the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The dealer was unable to provide an expected date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The contact had not experience a failure.

- Olyphant, PA, USA

problem #61

Nov 262013

Wrangler

  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 13V234000 (power train, steering) had surpassed the reasonable amount of time. The dealer was contacted and stated that the contact would be placed on a waiting list because the manufacturer was only providing one part per week. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Lousa, VA, USA

problem #60

Dec 192013

Wrangler

  • miles
I took in my Jeep to motor village la (2025 S figueroa St, los angeles, ca 90007). I brought it in for a recall of the transmission oil cooler tube (N28/NHTSA 13V-234). Upon calling to determine if the work had been completed, I was told that they only inspected to see what parts would need to be replaced. They further explained that the parts requiring replacement would take a while to be received. When I pushed for more information, they told me that they are only allowed to order 1 part of this type every 14 days from the manufacturer. They said that I would be added to the waiting list for this part. When I asked how many people were on the list, he merely said that there were a lot. So I asked if it would be weeks, months, or what that means? he said he didn't have any further information for me. I believe that this situation fails to meet the requirement of replacement within a reasonable period of time. I could even live with a month or two, but an indeterminate amount of time is ridiculous.

- Santa Monica, CA, USA

problem #59

Nov 132013

Wrangler

  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Wrangler. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 13V23400( power train, steering) and stated that the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The dealer was unable to provide an expected date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Florence, AL, USA

problem #58

Dec 182013

Wrangler

  • miles
I received a recall notice on my Jeep for a transmission oil cooler tube which can cause loss of transmission fluid and if it comes in contact with an ignition source, cause an underbody fire. I have been to the dealership 2 times now in an attempt to get the fixed. Both times I was told it was a first come first service basis and they had no idea when they could get to this. My option was to leave my vehicle and wait until "I can get to it". this is not an option and is unreasonable for them to assume one can go without a vehicle until they "can get to it". this is a safety issue and apparently Chrysler is unable to service their product within a reasonable timeframe. My first attempt was over a month ago. This is not acceptable. I went to the Chrysler dealership on veterans blvd in metarie, la.

- Madisonville, LA, USA

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