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1C4BJWDG3CL••••••2012 Jeep WRANGLER
This build draws 2.4× more complaints than the average 2012 Jeep WRANGLER build (12 vs 5).
12on this build
750on the model
147builds in total
Most reportedPower Train 5Steering 4Electrical System 4Engine 2
What owners of this build wrote
SteeringNov 2023
Revision 6 November 2019 Dealer Service Instructions for: Customer Satisfaction Notification V41Steering Damper 2018 - 2019 (JL) JeepWrangler vehicles front suspension steering damper on about 192,000 of the vehicles may not effectively damp oscillation of the steering system,…
Electrical SystemAug 2020
My jeep will randomly just shut off while idling in a parking lot or stopped at a ligh. If I turn the key it will start right back up. No check engine lights or codes. I have had it to a mechanic and they can't figure out what is wrong
Air BagsJun 2019
I have a 2012 jeep wrangler I bought in august 2018. This june my air bag light came on and dings every once in a while. I had it looked at by my mechanic and they found that the clockspring needs replaced. I looked at all recalls, I noticed thru the NHTSA the recalls listed are…
Power TrainJan 2018
On jan 8th I was heading home on union road in the middle of rush hour traffic. A car infront of me decided to turn left so I had to stop when I proceeded to go around him I heard a loud bang and my jeep stopped dead. When I tried to put the car in drive, reverse, or neutral the…
StructureApr 2012
This vehicle was purchased in november of 2011. By april my wife started to have continuous visits to the emergency room for respiratory issues. Eventually I took out the carpets and found it there was water leaking inside the vehicle on some occasions after it was taken to the…
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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 1C4BJWDG3CL100449 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.