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1C4AJWAG9CL••••••2012 Jeep WRANGLER
This build draws 2.9× more complaints than the average 2012 Jeep WRANGLER build (15 vs 5).
15on this build
750on the model
147builds in total
Most reportedPower Train 7Electrical System 3Steering 2Exterior Lighting 2
What owners of this build wrote
Fuel/propulsion SystemJan 2023
Occasionally we would smell gasoline fumes. The occurrence became more frequent to the point we had a mechanic check it out. The mechanic dropped the gas tank and found that there is a steel ring between the tank and the fuel pump flange. This flange had rusted and expanded to…
Air BagsAug 2019
2012 jeep wrangler. Consumer writes in regards to air bag safety recall. *ld the consumer stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time completing the recall repair. *js
Unknown Or OtherSep 2016
The heat shield baffle above the muffler becomes completely unattached because both the nuts holding it in place and baffle itself corrode away. The baffle then drops on to the muffler and rattles. The baffle is made of very thin metal. This jeep is a 2012 with only 30000 miles
Electrical SystemJan 2016
2012 jeep wrangler have had intermittent trouble for well over a year. Turn car off and headlights stay on. Finally figured out that if I turn the car back on and roll forward a little I can sometimes turn lights off. Same problem turning the headlights on. Rolling the car a few…
Power TrainOct 2014
The transmission oil cooler tube has ruptured. The transmission oil cooler tube on this vehicle has had a recall on it for some time now. I have contacted the dealership several times to get my name placed on the waiting list; however, they are now telling me my name is not on…
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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 1C4AJWAG9CL179769 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.