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1C4AJWAG1CL••••••2012 Jeep WRANGLER
This build draws 2.7× more complaints than the average 2012 Jeep WRANGLER build (14 vs 5).
14on this build
750on the model
147builds in total
1involved a fire
Most reportedPower Train 7Steering 6Engine 2Air Bags 2
What owners of this build wrote
EnginefireJan 2025
Engine spontaneously caught fire. It had been parked for hours before it happened. Everything under the hood was totaled
Air BagsNov 2017
Takata recall- I received your postcard in the mail several weeks ago. I looked up and found my jeep had those defective airbags. I called the dealership where I bought the car and to my surprise, they claimed they had no record on their computers about me purchasing that jeep.…
Electrical SystemDec 2015
Takata recall. I was driving and star raining. Turn on the wiper ,no function I check washer, not working. Then I notice no head lights,no horn's,no tail lights. 4 ways and brakes light does work
Service BrakesMar 2015
The contact owns a 2012 jeep wrangler. When the vehicle was started the ABS warning indicator illuminated. The contact placed the vehicle into drive and the rear passenger side wheel began to spin and would not allow the vehicle to move forward. The contact continued to press…
SteeringJun 2014
2012 jeep wrangler. Consumer writes in regards to transmission oil cooler tube recall issues. *smd the consumer stated every few months he and his wife receive the same recall notice. However, the parts were not available
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1C4AJWAG1CL266646 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.