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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1C4BJWDG0CL••••••2012 Jeep WRANGLER
This build draws 2.7× more complaints than the average 2012 Jeep WRANGLER build (14 vs 5).
14on this build
751on the model
147builds in total
Most reportedPower Train 5Steering 3Engine 2Electrical System 2
What owners of this build wrote
Vehicle Speed ControlNov 2022
ABS, Traction control and Brake lights came on. Veh has 45000 miles on it. Was advised the ABS module is bad. Part is no where to be found, and no dealer can order it. Basically the vehicle braking system is questionable on the road without ABS or traction
Air BagsJul 2020
Airbag warning sensor is coming on. Other 2012 jeep owners have had same problem
StructureJan 2020
There is galvanic corrosion forming on all of my hinges on my vehicle. The steel hinges touching the aluminium door panel. You can see the bubbling happening and it is a known issue on jeep wranglers. Eventually it will rust and cause major problems being that it is happening on…
Electrical SystemNov 2019
Under hard acceleration, like passing a car on the highway, the vehicle goes into limp mode which has nearly caused me to wreck 4 to 5 times due to being unable to accelerate. Once I pull of the road and restart limp mode goes away but the engine light stays on. The dealership…
Unknown Or OtherJul 2019
Same case reported on sept. 24/2019 , incidend # NHTSA 11257650
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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 1C4BJWDG0CL186254 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.