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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1C4BJWDG2GL••••••2016 Jeep WRANGLER
This build draws 2.2× more complaints than the average 2016 Jeep WRANGLER build (9 vs 4).
9on this build
439on the model
109builds in total
1involved a crash
1involved a fire
1injuries
Most reportedService Brakes 5Electrical System 2Engine 2Air Bags 1
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemfireFeb 2026
While driving my vehicle on Monday, February 16, 2026 I heard a loud pop come from the front of the vehicle. Right after that smoke began to come through the hood vents. I stopped the vehicle to inspect and at that point the engine compartment was burning heavily. I could barely…
Air BagscrashDec 2018
Tamara recall. I was hit by a drunk driver at highway speed here in texas on 12/7/2018. Air bags didn't deploy in my 2016 jeep jku. All air bags deployed in the drunk drivers vehicle. She walked away and I was taken to the hospital. If my airbags had deployed from such a hard…
Vehicle Speed ControlOct 2023
The ABS Module (Part 68259556AD) on my 2016 Jeep Wrangler began failing about two years ago. When the ABS warning light turns on, both the ABS and traction-control systems stop functioning, creating a serious safety hazard: greatly increased stopping distance, reduced steering…
Service BrakesMay 2022
Front driver side brake calliper locked while driving causing the vehicle to stir hard to one side and the wheel to overheat. After replacement, a few weeks later, the back left did the same this time causing the vehicle to pull, drive hard and smoke to be emitted from the…
EngineJan 2020
When starting car -especially in cold weather-and backing out of parking area engine will stall/jar and at times die out requiring putting into park and restarting. Concern is if this happens in traffic it will cause an accident not being moved fast enough. There is a warranty…
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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 1C4BJWDG2GL103607 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.