2012 Jeep Wrangler: Heater not working
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2012 Wrangler report: heater not working. CarComplaints.com lists 25 owner complaints, average mileage 32,750 miles.
NHTSA has 8 owner complaints for the 2012 Wrangler in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11351973 (filed 08/29/2020): “Engineering defect i had to replace the oil pan on the transmission i found that the condensate from the air condition was draining on top of the transmission and running down to the corner of the oil pan and rotting the pan out. will send pictures i sent…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11338929 (filed 07/12/2020): “Engineering defect oil pan on transmission leaking had pan replaced at dealer they claimed it was not under warranty do to rust. i found drain from a/c drains on top of transmission onto oil pan which rusts out pan as in pictures water stain on transmis…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: replace heater core and radiator (11 reports) heater core replacement and flush cooling (4 reports) replaced heater door motor (1 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Opening the A/C system requires refrigerant recovery equipment, and US EPA Section 609 certification is required to service vehicle A/C for compensation. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $1,040 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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Sources
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