2012 Jeep Wrangler Brakes Problems

ABS brake module (Part # 68145835AE) is a known defect on Jeep Wranglers 2012-2014. This part becomes defective, eliminating the ABS braking feature, also causing other transmission related problems. The real problem is Mopar support. Currently, NATIONALLY, this part is, and has been on back order (over 300 backorders) with no expectations of being available. I have been waiting for this part for over 6 months (no ABS) and problems with the vehicle have been escalating. This is a known problem, discussed on JEEP Forum.com, Mopar parts suppliers and among dealerships

ABS module malfunction. This has been an ongoing problem for Jeep Wranglers of this year, previous and later. Jeep recalled other models for ABS module malfunctions. Being a retired auto worker am aware that same components are used on other models to defer manufacturing costs. Vehicle lot numbers do NOT isolate the problem. Bulk purchase of components should be checked per manufacturing date. I have taken my vehicle to dealer for diagnosis and they say the ABS module is bad, BUT part is on back order with no real time date ( could be 2 weeks or 6 months)for delivery. Jeep dealer wants me to pickup vehicle until part arrives. Driving vehicle under this condition could cause brakes to seize, not work at all, fire and/or a possibility of an accident! Jeep knows and has know this is a problem but never a recall on this model. Researching other Jeep owners and Jeep forums it is documented of this problem and the expense that an owner has to incur to get it resolved! Jeep has made no effort evidently to recognize this problem with the example being that parts are back ordered. Then again there is a real problem and the original part was junk but now the owner is stuck with the bill and all the safety issues because new parts are back ordered.

ABS has gone out and there are no new repair parts available from Jeep

ABS module failure C2200. Repair parts not available.

ABS system faile, There is no replacement part to correct the fault, and there is no replacement date, code C2200

For more than one year I have problems with the Anti-Lock Brake System Module - Mopar part #(68145835AE). Every time I place an order it get canceled because Jeep and or the supplier have the part on back order. I wonder when the NHTSA is going to intervene with this company, before an tragedy happens and someone get kill because the Jeep don't brake like is suppose to be.

While interstate driving the vehicle dash dinged, I looked down to find the ABS, Traction Control and Emergency Brake came on. I immediately pulled off the interstate for a visual inspection of the breaks and brake fluid but did not see any glaring issues. I took the vehicle to a local shop, they read the code (C2200) and advised I needed a new ABS Control Module (Mopar Part #68145835AE). The local shop advised the Module is difficult to find, but they found one and would complete the work for $2,400.00 ($1,500 of which was for the ABS Module part). I called a local Chrystler, dodge, Jeep (Lou Fusz) dealer in O'Fallon to price verify the part. I scheduled an appointment for three weeks out. They also confirmed the code and need to replace the ABS Module for $1,500.00 ($881.00 of which was for the ABS Module part); HOWEVER, Jeep-Mopar told the dealership that the part is not available until March 20 of 2024 which would leave me with two options. 1) Sell the vehicle to the dealer; however, their offer took advantage of the ABS issue and was extremely low 2) Wait and drive the faulty vehicle Driving the Jeep with a faulty ABS Module may jeopardize critical systems, resulting in poor braking performance and potentially create a very dangerous or deadly situation. A search of this issue online in Jeep Forums has shown mass number of similar issues and others experiencing the same part deadly; meaning there are an untold number of jeeps driving with a faulty ABS Module. I pled to the NHTSA to please investigate and pressure Jeep to issue a Recall to ensure safety.

The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle the ABS, Traction Control and check engine warning lights had remained illuminated. The contact indicated that while pressing the brake pedal to stop, the brake pedal extended to the floor causing the braking distance to become extended. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the ABS module was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 55,000.

The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V675000 (Electronic Stability Control, Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the front passenger’s side brakes locked up without warning. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The dealer was contacted and stated that the vehicle needed to be diagnosed. The contact replaced the front passenger’s side caliper however, the failure recurred. The contact also replaced the front brake lines. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 80,000.

PURCHASE 2012 JEEP WRANGLER JKU USED. PARKING BRAKE WOULD NOT HOLD VEHICLE WHEN PURCHASED. EVERY COMPONENT IN THE PARKING BRAKE SCHEMATIC HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH NEW. PARKING BRAKE PROPERLY ADJUSTED TWICE, STILL UNABLE TO HOLD VEHICLE AT 7 DEGREE INCLINE SLOPED DRIVEWAY. EVEN TRIED OVER-TIGHTENING THE STAR WHEEL ADJUSTER FOR THE BRAKE PADS, STILL DOES NOT HOLD VEHICLE. CONCLUSION, 2012 JEEP WRANGLER JKU IS TOO HEAVY FOR THE FCA DESIGNED PARKING BRAKE, THIS VEHICLE WILL CREATE A CRASH WHEN IT MOVES OUT OF A PARKING SPACE INTO TRAFFIC BECAUSE OF UNDER DESIGNED PARKING BRAKE.

EMERGENCY BRAKE WILL NOT HOLD EVEN AFTER ADJUSTMENT. I'VE INSTALLED NEW REAR BRAKE ROTORS AND NEW EMERGENCY BRAKE SHOES. ADJUSTED THE ADJUSTER CORRECTLY AND STILL THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WILL NOT HOLD. DESIGN FLAW IN THE EMERGENCY BRAKE HANDLE PREVENTS IT FROM ENGAGING CORRECTLY. WEAK SPRING NOT DIRECT CABLE ATTACHMENT. NEVER HOLDS AT ALL. MECHANIC STATED IT HAS BEEN REDESIGNED DUE TO THIS ISSUE AND ENTIRE BRAKE MUST BE REPLACED. *TR

EMERGENCY BRAKE WILL NOT HOLD EVEN AFTER ADJUSTMENT. I'VE INSTALLED NEW REAR BRAKE ROTORS AND NEW EMERGENCY BRAKE SHOES. ADJUSTED THE ADJUSTER CORRECTLY AND STILL THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WILL NOT HOLD. DESIGN FLAW IN THE EMERGENCY BRAKE HANDLE PREVENTS IT FROM ENGAGING CORRECTLY. WEAK SPRING NOT DIRECT CABLE ATTACHMENT. NEVER HOLDS AT ALL.

2012 JEEP WRANGLER WAS COMPLETELY STOPPED BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE. WITH NO WARNING AND WHILE MY FOOT WAS DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PETAL THE JEEP BEGAN TO ACCELERATE FORWARD. THE BRAKES DID NOT HOLD THE VEHICLE AND IT PROCEEDED FORWARD AND HIT THE VEHICLE IN FRONT.

THE PARKING BRAKE HANDLE/ CLUTCH ASSEMBLY HAS BEEN FAULTY ON MY VEHICLE FROM ABOUT 6 MONTHS AFTER BUYING IT NEW. IT BEING A MANUAL TRANSMISSION HAS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO ROLL AWAY ON SEVERAL INSTANCES. I HAVE ORDERED A NEW PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY TO REPLACE THE ORIGINAL OE UNIT TO TRY AND FIX THE PROBLEM. YES THE PARKING BRAKE SHOES HAVE BEEN ADJUSTED MULTIPLE TIMES. THIS IS AN ISSUE WITH THE CABLE TENSION SYSTEM.

AFTER A 30 MILE TRIP, I DISCOVERED THAT THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE OF MY JEEP WRANGLER WAS OVERHEATED, CONFIRMED BY A DISTINCT BURNING SMELL, AN EXTREMELY HOT LEFT FRONT WHEEL, AND A PULLING SENSATION WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THE NEXT DAY, I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZED JEEP DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR. I WAS TOLD THAT BOTH FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS WERE "BAD", AND NEEDED REPLACING. THE VEHICLE HAS ONLY 69,000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. MY 2012 DODGE JOURNEY HAD THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM WITH THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER.

JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED ROLLED AWAY ON SLIGHT INCLINE (< 5 DEGREES) WITH PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED AND DRIVER OUT OF VEHICLE. DRIVER HAD TO REACH INSIDE THE ROLLING VEHICLE TO PRESS THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE PEDAL BY HAND TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO A STOP. IF DRIVER WAS NOT NEXT TO VEHICLE WHEN INCIDENT HAPPENED, VEHICLE WOULD HAVE LIKELY ROLLED OUT INTO TRAFFIC. VEHICLE FAILED STATE INSPECTION IN APRIL 2016 DUE TO PARKING BRAKE NOT HOLDING. PARKING BRAKE WAS ADJUSTED AND PASSED INSPECTION, BUT FAILED WITHIN A MONTH.

DATE OF OCCURRENCE: 10/30/2015 AFTER SEVERAL MINUTES UNATTENDED, THE PARKING BRAKE SPONTANEOUSLY FAILED. THE VEHICLE ROLLED DOWN THE DRIVEWAY, COMING TO REST AFTER HITTING A TREE IN THE NEIGHBOR'S YARD. THE LOCAL POLICE WERE NOTIFIED; NO REPORT FILED DUE TO THE ONLY PRIVATE PROPERTY INVOLVED. INJURIES TO THE OWNER WHEN TRYING TO CATCH THE VEHICLE INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO: SEVERE FACIAL TRAUMA AND LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS, DISLOCATED LEFT SHOULDER REQUIRING SURGERY, BROKEN 4TH AND 5TH RIBS, BROKEN BONE IN LEFT HAND.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT IT TOOK A GREATER AMOUNT OF TIME TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAD TO ENGAGE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT A PIECE OF THE BRAKE PEDAL HAD DETACHED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE CALIPERS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 76,000. UPDATED 2/1/2016 *JS UPDATED 12/04/2017*CN

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED UP A HILL AND IT ROLLED BACKWARDS WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FOUR BRAKES AND THE EMERGENCY BRAKES FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,000.