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1C4BJWDG2DL••••••2013 Jeep WRANGLER
This build draws 4.8× more complaints than the average 2013 Jeep WRANGLER build (20 vs 4).
20on this build
571on the model
137builds in total
Most reportedEngine 9Power Train 6Steering 3Electrical System 3
What owners of this build wrote
EngineFeb 2020
The contact owns a 2013 jeep wrangler. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, when the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle decelerated to 20 mph and loss motive power. The vehicle was taken to the local pepboys to be diagnosed. The contact…
Air BagsJan 2019
The contact owns a 2013 jeep wrangler. While driving 60 mph, the control features on the steering wheel lost power and the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to glendora chrysler dodge jeep ram (located at 931 s lone hill ave, glendora, ca 91740, (909)…
Power TrainOct 2018
My 2013 wrangler unlimited has recently started to stall while driving. It happens randomly, 4 times in the last 3.5 months - the latest was today and yesterday. It starts again after sitting about 5-10 minutes or disconnecting the battery and seems to drive fine otherwise. No…
SteeringMar 2018
Driving down the road, the steering wheel shakes violently left to right, and you are forced to bring the vehicle to a stop. In checking the internet, and speaking to a technician, this is a fairly common problem called the "death wobble". I am unclear how something as dangerous…
Electrical SystemJul 2017
At approximately 60k miles my 2013 jeep wrangler sport unlimited started "stalling" inexplicably. When this happens you lose all throttle control, and your power steering. Which can be challenging when your in the left hand lane of a four lane interstate going 65mph. This caused…
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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 1C4BJWDG2DL686529 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.