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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1C4AJWAG9DL••••••2013 Jeep WRANGLER
This build draws 3.1× more complaints than the average 2013 Jeep WRANGLER build (13 vs 4).
13on this build
571on the model
137builds in total
1involved a fire
Most reportedPower Train 5Air Bags 4Steering 2Engine 2
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagsfireSep 2013
I was all most injured/killed by 2013 jeep wrangler with 6300 miles on it when the airbag deployed on its own and caught on fire. On sep 16 2013 at 2100 my jeep was caught in a rain shower with the top and doors off for about 15 minutes before I got off work, I drove it home in…
Service BrakesJan 2026
The ABS module that controls the antilock braking system is defective for mine and many other Jeeps from 2013-2017. Jeep is no longer manufacturing this part, and essentially this renders the vehicle undriveable. I have sought modules both locally and online, and the experts are…
Unknown Or OtherAug 2021
While driving the vehicle, the heat cuts out and the defroster fails. This fogs up the window quickly causing an unsafe situation. Have had heating system flushed, controls and thermostat replaced, but problem continues to occur
Vehicle Speed ControlJul 2019
My check engine light came on and I took it to my mechanic who said it seemed to just be a sensor. Then I went to start it one night after work and it wouldn't start. So I had to call aaa and they said maybe battery. So replace battery and now again, check engine light and it…
Engine And Engine CoolingJan 2017
2013 jeep wrangler. Consumer writes in regards to intermittent engine problems, while driving up hills acceleration speeds decrease. *smd the consumer stated upon driving up hills, the check engine light illuminated. The consumer stated after doing some research online, it…
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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 1C4AJWAG9DL533730 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.