These are standard specifications for the 2012 Jeep Wrangler, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
6 Manual , 5 Automatic Overdrive
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024
For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | 4WD |
| Longitudinal | |
| Body / Chassis : | Ladder frame |
| Production Years for Series : | 2007 - |
| Price : | MSRP: $22,045-29,995 Invoice: $21,465-28,256 |
| Weight : | 3760 lbs | 1705.507 kg |
| MPG City : | 17 |
| MPG Highway : | 21 |
Engine & Transmission
| V 6 60-degree | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3605 cc | 220.0 cu in. | 3.6 L. |
| Power : | 285 HP (209.76 KW) @ 6400 RPM |
| Torque : | 260 Ft-Lbs (353 NM) @ 4800 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.8 in | 96 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.3 in | 83 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.2:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 24 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Aluminum |
| Cylinder Head : | Aluminum Alloy |
| Sequential, Multi-Port, Electronic, Returnless | |
| Redline : | 6600 RPM |
6 Manual , 5 Automatic Overdrive
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 4.46 |
| 2nd Gear : | 2.61 |
| 2nd Gear : | 2.61 |
| 3rd Gear : | 1.72 |
| 4th Gear : | 1.25 |
| 5th Gear : | 1 |
| 6th Gear : | 0.797 |
Handling
Safety
| NHTSA Crash-Test Results | |
|---|---|
| 2012 Jeep Wrangler SUV 4WD | |
| Rollover 4 Wheel Drive : |  Risk of Rollover 25.6% |
Recall
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Quadratec, Inc. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 13E010000 |
| Summary | Quadratec, Inc. is recalling certain aftermarket accessory, driver-side, Ultimate Floor Liners part numbers 14254.0301 07, 14254.0301 08, 14254.0301Q, 14254.0302 07, 14254.0302 08, 14254.0302Q, 14254.0303 07, 14254.0303 08, 14254.0303Q, 14254.0309 07, 14254.0309 08, and 14254.0309Q sold from May 1, 2012, through February 14, 2013. The liners are for use in 2007-2013 Jeep Wranglers. The anchor point for the affected floor liners may tear during use, particularly when exposed to high temperatures. The tearing may allow the floor liner to shift forward. |
| Consequence | If the liner shifts forward it may impede the operation of the accelerator and possibly lead to unintended acceleration, which may increase the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Quadratec will notify owners and either exchange the liners or provide them with a hook guard kit to help secure the driver-side mat, free of charge. The recall began on April 4, 2013. Owners may contact Quadratec at 1-800-463-2998 or info@quadratec.com. |
| Notes | This recall only affects Quadratec floor liners and is not being conducted by Chrysler/Jeep.Quadratec's recall campaign number is 13-01.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Mfr Report Date | 20060301 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 16V352000 |
| Summary | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2012 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2012 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2012 Chrysler 300, 2006-2012 Dodge Charger, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Islands, or 'Zone A.' Additionally, unless included in 'Zone A' above, Chrysler is also recalling 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2009 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2009 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2009 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2009 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2009 Chrysler 300, 2006-2009 Dodge Charger, 2005-2009 Dodge Dakota and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AZ, AR, DE, Washington D.C., IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV, or 'Zone B.' Lastly, unless included in 'Zone A' or 'Zone B' above, Chrysler is recalling certain 2005-2008 RAM 2500, 2006-2008 RAM 3500, 2007-2008 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2008 Dodge Durango, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2008 Jeep Wrangler, 2008 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2008 Chrysler 300, 2006-2008 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2008 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or registered, in AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY. |
| Consequence | These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. |
| Remedy | Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S43. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-7700. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Mfr Report Date | 20070201 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 13V176000 |
| Summary | Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Jeep Wrangler right-hand drive vehicles manufactured February 1, 2007, through October 10, 2011. The affected vehicles have airbag clockspring assemblies that could experience broken airbag circuits. |
| Consequence | In the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment, a broken electrical circuit in the airbag clockspring wiring assembly can lead to non-deployment of the driver-side frontal airbag and will not be able to properly protect the driver, increasing the risk of injuries. |
| Remedy | Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clockspring and add a steering wheel dust shield, free of charge. The recall began on June 10, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. This recall supercedes NHTSA recall 11V-528. Chrysler's recall campaign number is M31. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Mfr Report Date | 20080507 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 18V021000 |
| Summary | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger vehicles, and 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Islands or 'Zone A.' Additionally, Chrysler is recalling certain 2009-2010 RAM 4500 Cab Chassis, RAM 5500 Cab Chassis, RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or 'Zone B.' Chrysler is also recalling certain 2009 RAM 3500, RAM 2500, RAM 4500 Cab Chassis, RAM 5500 Cab Chassis, Dodge Durango, Chrysler Aspen, RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these passenger air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. |
| Consequence | An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. |
| Remedy | Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U03. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Mfr Report Date | 20090429 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 19V018000 |
| Summary | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015 Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, and 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode. |
| Consequence | In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death. |
| Remedy | Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is V01. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Mfr Report Date | 20100216 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 16V288000 |
| Summary | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Right Hand Drive Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured February 16, 2010, to May 2, 2016. The clockspring assembly may become contaminated with dust and cause the air bag circuit to fail. |
| Consequence | Failure of the air bag circuit may prevent the driver's frontal air bag from deploying in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Remedy | Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clockspring, wheel back cover, and column shroud, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S40. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Mfr Report Date | 20100216 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 14V631000 |
| Summary | Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured February 16, 2010, to July 19, 2013. Corrosion in the exterior heated power mirror electrical connector may result in an electrical short. |
| Consequence | An electrical short increases the risk of a fire. |
| Remedy | Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will move the exterior mirror power feed to a separate connector, free of charge. Chrysler issued an interim notification to owners on December 8, 2014. The recall began on March 3, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P61. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Mfr Report Date | 20101013 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 19V680000 |
| Summary | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2018 Jeep Wrangler right hand drive vehicles. The driver's seat belt buckle mounting strap may fracture and separate from the seat frame. |
| Consequence | A separated or severed seat belt buckle strap will result in an inoperable seat belt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash. |
| Remedy | FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's seat belt buckle, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed November 19, 2019. Owners will received a second letter and the recall began March 26, 2020. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is VA6. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Mfr Report Date | 20110123 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 13V234000 |
| 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. |
| Consequence | 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 began on September 23, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N28. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
Data updated June 2024
2012 Averages
| Avg. Home : | $263,200 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $3.55 |
| Total Car Production : | 10,335,765 |
2012 Jeep Wrangler FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2012 Jeep Wrangler?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2012 Jeep Wrangler? A: The 2012 Jeep Wrangler has a wheelbase size of 95.40 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2012 Jeep Wrangler? A: The 2012 Jeep Wrangler has a length of 152.80 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2012 Jeep Wrangler? A: The 2012 Jeep Wrangler has a width of 73.70 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2012 Jeep Wrangler have?A: The 2012 Jeep Wrangler has 41.30 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2012 Jeep Wrangler have?A: The 2012 Jeep Wrangler has legroom of 41.00 inches.Q: What is the 2012 Jeep Wrangler's towing capacity?A: The 2012 Jeep Wrangler has a towing capaicty of 2000.00 lbs.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2012 Jeep Wrangler? A: The 2012 Jeep Wrangler was a SUV.Q: How much did the 2012 Jeep Wrangler cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2012 Jeep Wrangler had an MSRP of $22,045 - $$29,995 (USD).Q: What engine did the 2012 Jeep Wrangler have? A: The engine powering the 2012 Jeep Wrangler was a V 6 (3605 cc | 220.0 cu in. | 3.6 L.) with 285 HP (209.76 KW) @ 6400 RPM and 260 Ft-Lbs (353 NM) @ 4800 RPM. Q: What transmissions did the 2012 Jeep Wrangler have? A: The 2012 Jeep Wrangler had the following gearbox options: 6 speed Manual, 5 speed Automatic Overdrive.
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2012 Jeep Wrangler? A: The 2012 Jeep Wrangler has a wheelbase size of 95.40 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2012 Jeep Wrangler? A: The 2012 Jeep Wrangler has a length of 152.80 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2012 Jeep Wrangler? A: The 2012 Jeep Wrangler has a width of 73.70 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2012 Jeep Wrangler have?A: The 2012 Jeep Wrangler has 41.30 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2012 Jeep Wrangler have?A: The 2012 Jeep Wrangler has legroom of 41.00 inches.Q: What is the 2012 Jeep Wrangler's towing capacity?A: The 2012 Jeep Wrangler has a towing capaicty of 2000.00 lbs.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2012 Jeep Wrangler? A: The 2012 Jeep Wrangler was a SUV.Q: How much did the 2012 Jeep Wrangler cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2012 Jeep Wrangler had an MSRP of $22,045 - $$29,995 (USD).Q: What engine did the 2012 Jeep Wrangler have? A: The engine powering the 2012 Jeep Wrangler was a V 6 (3605 cc | 220.0 cu in. | 3.6 L.) with 285 HP (209.76 KW) @ 6400 RPM and 260 Ft-Lbs (353 NM) @ 4800 RPM. Q: What transmissions did the 2012 Jeep Wrangler have? A: The 2012 Jeep Wrangler had the following gearbox options: 6 speed Manual, 5 speed Automatic Overdrive.Similarly Sized Vehicles
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