2012 Jeep Wrangler Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 0%of 836 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 4,725miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2012 Jeep Wrangler, 0% of the 836 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 4,725 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“This complaint has not been qc'd. The contact submitted an email and requested that the official ivoq be written verbatim to the email. While driving on a two lane highway at 65 MPH with oncoming trucks coming by, the hood of my 2012 Jeep Wrangler would lift up to the limits of the hood latches. These factory latches are made of heavy duty rubber and do not hold the hood down/in place firmly as the air from the oncoming traffic pushes on the Jeep. The hood can be visually seen to move upwards and bow with a loud bang. …”
NHTSA complaint #10483588, filed 2012-11, 6,200 miles“The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Wrangler sport. The contact stated that when traveling over 65 MPH, the front hood would continuously lift and bang against the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who offered no assistance and advised that the failure would not cause any problems. The manufacturer was notified who offered no other assistance. There were no repairs performed on the vehicle. The failure mileage was 3,250. Updated 12/12/11 the consumer stated the hood lifts and bangs against the safety latch. …”
NHTSA complaint #10436774, filed 2011-11, 3,250 milesLatches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 0% |
| 2018 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 | 2 | 0% |
| 2012 | 2 | 0% |
| 2011 | 2 | 0% |
| 2010 | 3 | 0% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 3 | 0% |
| 2006 | 2 | 0% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 | 3 | 3% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 1 | 0% |
| 1999 | 2 | 1% |
| 1998 | 2 | 1% |
| 1997 | 9 | 2% |
| 1995 | 8 | 4% |
| 1994 | 6 | 4% |
| 1993 | 4 | 4% |
| 1992 | 2 | 3% |
| 1991 | 2 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2012 Jeep Wrangler
282 complaintsSteering
204 complaintsEngine
172 complaintsElectrical system
148 complaintsAir bags
128 complaintsOther or unknown
54 complaintsBrakes
52 complaintsFuel system
45 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
41 complaintsElectronic stability control
30 complaintsBody and structure
30 complaintsVehicle speed control
26 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Jeep Wrangler
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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