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2012 Audi Q7 vs 2012 Jeep Wrangler

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2012 Audi Q72012 Jeep Wrangler
NHTSA complaints29831
Recall campaigns49
Service bulletins (TSBs)1,119244
Investigations16
Crash reports122
Fire reports019
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)18–2018
Median reported incident mileage83,000 mi44,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentAudi Q7Jeep Wrangler
Power Train3282
Steering4204
Engine8172
Electrical System1147
Air Bags0128
Fuel/propulsion System1142
Service Brakes143
Visibility/wiper330

Symptoms owners describe

Airbag warning light060
Stalling058
Check engine light044
Vibration / shaking032
Misfire / rough idle026
Loss of power019
Hesitation / surging09
Rust / corrosion07

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.