2012 Jeep Wrangler Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 2%of 836 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 47,069miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the suspension of the 2012 Jeep Wrangler, 2% of the 836 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 47,069 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Jeep started violently shaking when hitting a bump in a city road, tightened lose sway bar, but a couple weeks later noticed violent shaking again when traveling on the highway and almost caused me to lose control of the vehicle and had vehicle towed home. Will not drive as I am terrified of causing an accident and death.”
NHTSA complaint #11291880, filed 2019-12, 77,000 miles“Jeep sahara unlimited goes nearly unstable (aggressive front end oscillation) when hitting potholes/bumps at speed (~50-60 MPH), only way to stop is to slow down to nearly 10-20 MPH. Very dangerous on highway or any road going at speed for fear of getting hit in rear as you slow down. Has happened numerous (100+) times since I bought the car, I minimize the issue by avoiding known potholes/bumps on roads I use. …”
NHTSA complaint #11257477, filed 2019-09, 10,000 miles“This Jeep has been difficult to drive since first month purchased. Been in shop numerous times, not a few, numerous times for this issue. Recently it become totally uncontrollable and could not handle it at all. Death wobble dealer in which I purchased refuses to back up the issue & left me on my own to fix. When you google death wobble which is the term I was given by dealership that I had never heard of, you will find what my Jeep had been doing all along.”
NHTSA complaint #10693251, filed 2015-03, 200 miles“The death wobble is a terrifying experience, especially when it occurs for the first time. So far, the issue has occurred at 40-50 MPH on a two way road. During the several times that it has occurred, I thought that a crash would be inevitable if I didn't stop the car right away. The steering is barely controllable and it gets to the point where you think that the car will swerve off the road or likely flip. I am not only worried about my own safety, but also the safety of other on the road. I have been lucky and have been able to stop the car in time. …”
NHTSA complaint #10896229, filed 2016-08, 40,000 miles“I had already experienced the death wobble in my Jeep prior to today's date, I had everything under the front end tightened and the front track bar replaced, cost, approximately 700 dollars. The track bar was replaced april 30 2015, today may 1 2015 I got on the highway ramp as soon. As I hit 65 and a bump the Jeep began to go into a violent shaking. In order to maintain control I had to grip the steering wheel very tight, white knuckle, and pull off to the side of the highway during morning rush hour. After coming to a complete stop the wobble stopped. …”
NHTSA complaint #10714134, filed 2015-05, 47,900 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10244356Sep 20, 2023LIFTER, Hydraulic Roller Deactivating Please do not replace MDS lifters because the disconnecting pin is not lined up, this is normal and not a defect.
- 10170314Dec 11, 2019Air Suspension Components Star Parts Catalog has been updated to show individual service parts for the compressor assembly. This will allow service technicians to repair the root…
- 10224608Mar 25, 2016Vibration/Shimmy At Low Speed With 4 Inch Mopar Lift Kit Installed This bulletin involves replacing the front track bar bracket to the front axle and checking alignment settings…
- 10218004Mar 25, 2016Vibration/Shimmy At Low Speed With 4 Inch Mopar Lift Kit Installed.
- 10140152Mar 25, 2016Vibration/Shimmy At Low Speed With 4 Inch Mopar Lift Kit Installed This bulletin involves replacing the front track bar bracket to the front axle and checking alignment settings…
- 10074204Mar 25, 2016Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10160047Dec 16, 2015Vibration/Shimmy At Low Speed With 4 Inch Mopar Lift Kit Installed This bulletin involves replacing the front track bar bracket to the front axle and checking alignment settings…
- 10139594Sep 10, 2014Part Description: RHR Radio Issue Description: Issue 1: While performing RHR radio reflash (software update), on rare occasions, the flash can fail to properly update the radio…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13 | 2% |
| 2023 | 38 | 10% |
| 2022 | 59 | 14% |
| 2021 | 181 | 19% |
| 2020 | 51 | 8% |
| 2019 | 133 | 18% |
| 2018 | 343 | 19% |
| 2017 | 8 | 3% |
| 2016 | 8 | 2% |
| 2015 | 17 | 4% |
| 2014 | 15 | 2% |
| 2013 | 20 | 3% |
| 2012 | 20 | 2% |
| 2011 | 39 | 8% |
| 2010 | 42 | 6% |
| 2009 | 63 | 17% |
| 2008 | 108 | 12% |
| 2007 | 100 | 18% |
| 2006 | 72 | 10% |
| 2005 | 51 | 8% |
| 2004 | 59 | 31% |
| 2003 | 18 | 18% |
| 2002 | 19 | 18% |
| 2001 | 21 | 12% |
| 2000 | 25 | 10% |
| 1999 | 5 | 2% |
| 1998 | 26 | 10% |
| 1997 | 27 | 7% |
| 1995 | 7 | 3% |
| 1994 | 2 | 1% |
| 1993 | 3 | 3% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 2 | 3% |
| 1990 | 3 | 4% |
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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