2012 Jeep Wrangler specs & fitment
JK. The 2012 Jeep Wrangler has bolt pattern 5x127 (71.5 mm bore), towing up to 2,000 lb, tires P225/75R16, P255/70R18 and more.
Wheels & bolt pattern
- Bolt pattern
- 5x127 (5x5.0")
- Lug count
- 5
- Center bore
- 71.5 mm
Factory wheel sizes
- 17x7.5 (Arctic)
- 17x7.5 (Call of Duty MW3)
- 17x7.5 (Freedom Edition)
- 18x7.5 ET44 (Unlimited Altitude)
Source: ANKUSI Wheel Fitment Dataset (CC BY 4.0). How to read a bolt pattern.
Engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Horsepower | Fuel | MPG city | MPG hwy | MPG combined | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6L 6-cyl | 290 | Regular Gasoline | 16–17 | 20–21 | 18 | 4-Wheel Drive |
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov; horsepower from EPA fuel-economy test-car data.
Towing capacity
Maximum trailer weight ranges up to 2,000 lb, depending on configuration. Wrangler towing capacity by year · what GCWR and tongue weight mean
| Configuration | Max trailer | Tongue | GCWR | Required | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6L V-6, 4WD, Two-Door, Sport, Sahara, Rubicon (every 2-door row on the sheet (3.21, 3.73 and 4.10 axles) is 2,000 lb) | 2,000 lb | — | — | — | 2012 Jeep Wrangler Specifications (FCA/Stellantis media spec sheet), p. 7 |
Tire sizes
| Size | Trim | Source |
|---|---|---|
| P225/75R16 | Sport | 2012 Jeep Wrangler Specifications (FCA/Stellantis media spec sheet), p. 6 |
| P255/70R18 | Sahara | 2012 Jeep Wrangler Specifications (FCA/Stellantis media spec sheet), p. 6 |
| LT255/75R17 | Rubicon | 2012 Jeep Wrangler Specifications (FCA/Stellantis media spec sheet), p. 6 |
Engine oil type & capacity
| Engine | Oil grade | Capacity with filter | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6L V-6 | — | 6.0 qt (5.7 L) | 2012 Jeep Wrangler Specifications (FCA/Stellantis media spec sheet), p. 1 |
Battery & wiper blades
- Battery (3.6L (JK))
- Group 48 (H6) low confidence Third-party battery research (autopadre.com, autofiles.com, forums); AutoPadre: Wrangler battery size
- Wiper blades
- Driver 15", passenger 15" third-party Rain-X Blade Size Finder: 2012 Jeep Wrangler
Verify group size on your battery label or owner's manual before purchasing.
Dimensions & weight
- Length
- 152.8–173.2 in (3880–4400 mm)
- Width
- 73.6–74.0 in
- Height
- 70.9–72.4 in
- Wheelbase
- 95.3–116.1 in
- Curb weight
- 3878–4522 lb
6 body/drive variants measured by Transport Canada (Canadian Vehicle Specifications).
Safety: recalls, complaints, crash ratings
- Recalls
- 10
- Owner complaints
- 833
| Tested variant | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Jeep Wrangler SUV 4WD | — | — | — | 3 |
| 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited SUV 4WD | — | — | — | 3 |
Recall campaigns (10)
- 19V680000 2019-09-26: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
- 19V018000 2019-01-15: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- 18V021000 2018-01-09: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- 16V352000 2016-05-24: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- 16V288000 2016-05-11: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- 14V631000 2014-10-08: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- 13V234000 2013-06-04: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
- 13V176000 2013-05-07: AIR BAGS
- 13E010000 2013-02-25: EQUIPMENT
- 11V528000 2011-11-02: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs.