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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1C4BJWDG4GL••••••2016 Jeep WRANGLER
This build draws 1.7× more complaints than the average 2016 Jeep WRANGLER build (7 vs 4).
7on this build
447on the model
111builds in total
1involved a fire
Most reportedService Brakes 4Engine 3Electrical System 1Forward Collision Avoidance 1
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemfireJul 2019
After turning into a large parking lot from a city street while still driving the 2016 jeep wrangler jku sport's check engine light came on followed abruptly by the engine quitting and numerous dash lights illuminating. The now dead vehicle immediately coasted to a stop as smoke…
Service BrakesFeb 2026
Anti-Lock Brake System stopped working rendering the car inoperable. The first incident: about 5 years ago the ABS engaged the brakes while driving almost causing a collision. This incident occurred in Guaynabo, PR. After this incident the ABS Module stopped working but the car…
Unknown Or OtherJun 2024
My first issue is my windshield wiper fluid only works or comes out once every couple days. My 2nd issue is my TPM system has been blinking and does not show the pressure on very hot days. Both issues have been going on for over a year. 3rd issue is I can no longer use the AM/FM…
EngineFeb 2021
The oil filter canister/oil cooler is cracked and is leaking oil. This is an environmental hazard. We have taken it to our mechanic and spoke with the dealership that it was bought from and have been told by many other part houses that this replacement part is on a 50,000 +…
Service BrakesSep 2025
The abs module malfunctioned and there’s no replacement. It’s been on back order for a couple years
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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 1C4BJWDG4GL172234 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.