2012 Ford Flex 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.
| Metric | 2012 Ford Flex | 2012 Jeep Wrangler |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 64 | 831 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 9 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 47 | 244 |
| Investigations | 0 | 6 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 22 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 19 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–19 | 18 |
| Median reported mileage | 65,006 mi | 44,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Flex | Jeep Wrangler |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 4 | 282 |
| Steering | 24 | 204 |
| Engine | 11 | 172 |
| Electrical System | 10 | 147 |
| Air Bags | 3 | 128 |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 43 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 5 | 42 |
| Structure | 4 | 30 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 7 | 58 |
| Steering problems | 5 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 60 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 44 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 32 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 26 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 19 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 9 |
2012 Ford Flex
2012 Jeep Wrangler
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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.