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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1C4BJWDG0GL••••••2016 Jeep WRANGLER
This build draws 3.7× more complaints than the average 2016 Jeep WRANGLER build (15 vs 4).
15on this build
444on the model
110builds in total
1involved a crash
1involved a fire
Most reportedService Brakes 5Electrical System 4Structure 3Engine 2
What owners of this build wrote
StructurefireOct 2019
Contact stated vehicle had not been driven for an extended period of time. Week before, anti skid and the ABS warning lights were on but shuts off. Driving on a paved road when engine died. Fire broke out instantly from the front right consuming entire vehicle. We had just left…
Unknown Or OtherMar 2026
I have a 2016 jeep wrangler and I was trying to get it fixed but the dealership said it was the abs module and that they could not get one in because they are on back order because they warehouse that provides the chips for them burned down. I was then told that it is not…
Electrical SystemNov 2025
I have been waiting on a replacement ABS module for months , was told I could continue to drive the jeep by a jeep dealership, the part is on back order and no plans to put in productions; my shop can see that there is ove500 people waiting on this part that effects the…
Service BrakesMay 2025
The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the antilock brake system warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the antilock brake system needed to replaced however, the…
Power TrainJul 2019
The oil filter housing assembly is made of plastic that cracks. This leads to oil leaking and several inches of oil sits in the v of the hot engine until it spills over. This is a definite fire hazard. Fca needs to recall with a redesigned part made of metal. I have already…
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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 1C4BJWDG0GL152613 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.