Car completely dies when sitting idle. I believe the control module is faulty and I have heard many complaints from other Dodge/Chrysler/Jeep customers about this same issue. My 15 month old son was in the car when this happened and it scared the heck out of me to be sitting at a major stoplight and the car completely die. I was scared for my safety and scared for my son's safety. I do not…
2012 Jeep Wrangler electrical problems
severe 124 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850 · see electrical across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
124
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$850
6fires
1injury
When does it fail?
Of the 124 electrical complaints filed for the 2012 Jeep Wrangler, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 50,000-75,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Owners have filed 124 electrical complaints with NHTSA against this vehicle, but no formal recall covers the issue — the federal record reflects what manufacturers have admitted, not everything owners are reporting.
No new NHTSA electrical complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 5 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
I understand that this may not be in the NHTSA's arena but I wasn't sure where else to turn. Around the 21st of november 2014 the headlights, blinkers, cabin lighting and cruise control stopped working. I took the vehicle into capital Chrysler Jeep Dodge in garner nc on the 25th of november. The dealership diagnosed the problem as an electrical cluster in the instrument panel shorting out.…
Had to replace engine wiring harness on my wrangler and my wife's 2012 wrangler. Both are rhd. Not covered under warranty. Shame on Jeep
Had electrical trouble with your 2012 Jeep Wrangler?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2012 Jeep Wrangler?
It's a meaningful issue. 124 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $850.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Across the 101 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most electrical failures cluster between 31,000 and 70,000 miles, with the median around 47,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 31,000; a quarter make it past 70,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2012/Jeep/Wrangler.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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