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2012 Jeep Wrangler consumer reviews

$22,045 starting MSRP
side view of 2012 Wrangler Jeep
(95 reviews)
92% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.2
  • Interior 4.5
  • Performance 4.7
  • Value 4.4
  • Exterior 4.8
  • Reliability 4.5
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It's more than a truck, it's an experience.

I recently bought my used Wrangler after having fallen in love with the new Wrangler Unlimited we leased for my wife last year. The thing that appeals to me the most about these vehicles is the rugged simplicity. As it is a soft top, it is a little bit louder on the highway than my wife's hard top but not by much...I can still make a phone call on the highway without having to raise my voice. Although it rides and handles a lot better than it would appear to, this vehicle is ultimately a truck and if you are considering one you need to know that this is not a soft crossover. The only real con that I can think of is the less-than-stellar gas mileage but the 3.6 V6 is smooth and quiet. A surprising Pro is that Wranglers are very inexpensive to insure. Couple that with the fact that they hold their resale value very well and it becomes a pretty reasonable financial investment for such a unique and fun vehicle. It always feels special whether you're downtown or you're off-road. There are a multitude of companies that sell some awesome aftermarket parts to customize your Wrangler to exactly how you want it. Lastly, being able to do "the wave" at fellow Wrangler drivers is a pretty cool feeling.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Most reliable and awesome vehicle I've ever own.

I will miss it terribly bit I'm a visiting nurse and its getting to be too hard to get in and out of 7 times a day and racking up too many miles on it

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Most fun car I have owned.

It?s has all my needs. It can take me where i like with no hesitating from the asphalt the Offroad. Fun toy for adults boys.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Very reliable and fun car!

extremely fun and reliable off-road and in the city. Always feel safe and secure. My only complaint is the loudness at higher speeds above 50 mph.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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I owned for three years

Loved it! So much fun , not a very comfortable ride if you have it lifted like mine but great car! Better with removable shell

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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IT'S A JEEP THING

I got this for my daughter to drive, but not sure if I want to give it to her now. Not my first Jeep but it is the nicest. Great fun to drive.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Fun ride

Compact but roomy... great off road while hard top made it quiet on the road. Best of both worlds ...

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Jeep... goes anywhere

Awesome vehicle, goes anywhere off-roading, holds value well. Very reliable, design does not age. Cheap to maintain.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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2012 Jeep Wrangler Freedom

I LOVE this car. I am currently however having an issue which I'm told is fairly common for Jeep Wranglers, it's nicknamed the "death wobble", luckily most everything is covered under warranty to fix it and it's an easy fix. Other than that, I love EVERYTHING about this car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Love this car

It?s the perfect mix between being stylish, comfortable, and a high end look while still being extremely capable of an off-road adventure. Anyone knows a Wrangler isn?t going to have amazing gas mileage but I will say it?s better than I thought it would be!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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