--- title: "2012-2017 Jeep Wrangler Maintenance Schedule" description: "The factory maintenance schedule for the 2012-2017 Jeep Wrangler covering every service through 100,000 miles. Exactly what is due at each interval, and where severe-service conditions change it." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2012-2017/service-schedule" updated: "2026-08-20" --- # 2012-2017 Jeep Wrangler Factory Maintenance Schedule The factory maintenance schedule for the 2012-2017 Jeep Wrangler covering every service through 100,000 miles. Exactly what is due at each interval, and where severe-service conditions change it. ## 2012-2017 Jeep Wrangler maintenance schedule (Check your manual) ### 5,000 miles / 6 months - Rotate tires - Inspect brakes, fluid levels, wipers - Off-road use: inspect skid plates, u-joints, driveshaft ### 10,000 miles / 12 months - Replace engine oil and filter (per oil-life monitor) - All 5,000-mile items ### 30,000 miles / 36 months - Replace engine air filter - Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) - Inspect ball joints, tie rod ends, track bar, steering damper - Inspect front/rear axle and transfer case fluid ### 60,000 miles / 72 months - Repeat 30,000-mile items - Replace transfer case and differential fluid (sooner if driven off-road/through water) ### 100,000 miles / 120 months - Replace engine coolant (then every 50,000 mi) - Replace spark plugs Note: Off-road/water-fording use is 'severe service' for this vehicle, halve the fluid-change intervals for axles, transfer case, and oil versus the normal schedule. ## Which Jeep Wrangler model years does this cover? These service schedule specifications apply to every Jeep Wrangler built from 2012 through 2017, the JK (2007-2018 platform; US 2012-2017 shown), off-road suv, solid front/rear axle (2-door; 4-door unlimited). Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. - [2012 Wrangler](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2012) - [2013 Wrangler](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2013) - [2014 Wrangler](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2014) - [2015 Wrangler](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2015) - [2016 Wrangler](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2016) - [2017 Wrangler](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2017) ## What changed during the 2012-2017 Jeep Wrangler | Years | What changed | | --- | --- | | 2012 | 3.6L Pentastar V6 replaces the old 3.8L V6 across the JK lineup; 5-speed automatic (W5A580) replaces the 4-speed | | 2013 | Moab special edition added; minor trim/options shuffle | | 2015 | Willys Wheeler and Rubicon Hard Rock special editions; no major mechanical changes | | 2017 | Final year of the JK before the JL replaces it for 2018, some 2018-titled JK-based 'Wrangler JK' models were sold as 2018 carryovers alongside the new JL; see JL generation notes | ## 2012-2017 Jeep Wrangler service schedule: common questions ### How often does a 2012-2017 Jeep Wrangler need servicing? The first scheduled visit is at 5,000 miles or 6 months, whichever comes first, and the pattern repeats from there. ### What is due at 30,000 miles on a 2012-2017 Jeep Wrangler? Replace engine air filter; Replace cabin air filter (if equipped); Inspect ball joints, tie rod ends, track bar, steering damper; Inspect front/rear axle and transfer case fluid. ### What is due at 60,000 miles on a 2012-2017 Jeep Wrangler? Repeat 30,000-mile items; Replace transfer case and differential fluid (sooner if driven off-road/through water). ### What is due at 100,000 miles on a 2012-2017 Jeep Wrangler? Replace engine coolant (then every 50,000 mi); Replace spark plugs. ### Does severe service change the schedule for a 2012-2017 Jeep Wrangler? Off-road/water-fording use is 'severe service' for this vehicle, halve the fluid-change intervals for axles, transfer case, and oil versus the normal schedule. ## Sources - [Mopar/AMSOIL OE lookup, 2013 Jeep Wrangler 3.6L oil spec](https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2013/jeep/wrangler/3-6l-6-cyl-engine-code-g-erb-h/) - [WranglerForum, 3.6L oil capacity (owner's manual quotes, 6 qt)](https://www.wranglerforum.com/answers/how-many-quarts-of-oil-does-a-jeep-wrangler-3-6-take/) - [WranglerForum, Mopar 3.6L oil filter part numbers (spin-on vs. cartridge)](https://www.wranglerforum.com/threads/mopar-3-6l-oil-filters-difference.1640369/) - [ChallengerTalk, Pentastar 3.6L spark plug part number/gap (Champion RER8ZWYCB4 / Mopar SP149125AD)](https://www.challengertalk.com/threads/spark-plug-replacement-for-3-6l-pentastar.213266/) - [WranglerForum, Rubicon Dana 44 rear diff fluid (75W-140 Mopar synthetic)](https://www.wranglerforum.com/threads/diff-oil-gear-oil-for-rubicon-dana-44-rear.2413691/) - [WranglerForum, JK oil-change light reset procedure (accelerator-pedal method)](https://www.wranglerforum.com/threads/oil-change-notification-reset.147085/) - [au7o.io, 3.6L Pentastar oil cooler/filter housing cracking (2012-2025)](https://au7o.io/known-issues/jeep-wrangler) - [Edmunds, 2012 Jeep Wrangler specs (fuel tank, curb weight)](https://www.edmunds.com/jeep/wrangler/2012/features-specs/) - [Car and Driver, 2012 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4WD 2dr specs/EPA mpg](https://www.caranddriver.com/jeep/wrangler/specs/2012/jeep_wrangler_jeep-wrangler-2-door_2012) - [ExtremeTerrain, Jeep Wrangler JK factory tire sizes by trim](https://www.extremeterrain.com/jeep-wrangler-tire-size-guide.html) ## Other Jeep Wrangler generations - [2018-2025 Jeep Wrangler service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2018-2025/service-schedule) Or [compare all generations](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/service-schedule). ## More for the 2012-2017 Jeep Wrangler - [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2012-2017/oil) - [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2012-2017/battery) - [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2012-2017/tires) - [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2012-2017/wipers) - [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2012-2017/filters) - [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2012-2017/bulbs) - [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2012-2017/brakes) - [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2012-2017/fluids) - [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2012-2017/common-problems) - [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2012-2017/oil-reset) - [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2012-2017/key-fob-battery) - [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/jeep/wrangler/2012-2017/specs) Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.