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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1C4BJWDG2CL••••••2012 Jeep WRANGLER
This build draws 2.0× more complaints than the average 2012 Jeep WRANGLER build (10 vs 5).
10on this build
751on the model
147builds in total
Most reportedEngine 3Structure 2Air Bags 2Engine And Engine Cooling 1
What owners of this build wrote
Service BrakesFeb 2025
The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle unexpectedly went into LIMP Mode. The ABS, BRAKE, and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic to be…
Fuel/propulsion SystemJul 2019
Jeep was getting over 20mpg then suddenly started dropping at a rapid rate now 1yr after purchase is getting average 12.9mtg. Down to 9mtg. Highway or torrevieja doesn't appear to effect these numbers, not in wrong gears, oil changes current, tires balanced and air correct
StructureApr 2019
Passenger carpet under has standing water.. Rubber mats I purchased and placed in jeep upon purchasing covered what appears to be a pre-existing problem, upon removal of may to vacuum found carpet soaked so dried carpet and intermittently still gets standing water have not…
Air BagsOct 2016
Takata recall. I ran my VIN through mopar and was advised my vehicle qualifies for this recall and that I live in a tier 1 or tier a area. But that there was no fix. What's being investigated as the most recent death related to this recall took place in the city I work in and…
Electrical SystemJan 2016
The tipm unit went out, causing lots of issues. The issues we're aware of are: the doors wouldn't lock, shifter was stuck in park, radio/cd/bluetooth wouldn't work, and the front headlights wouldn't turn off leading to a complete drain of the battery. Thankfully, the vehicle was…
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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 1C4BJWDG2CL163381 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.