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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1C4BJWDG5GL••••••2016 Jeep WRANGLER
This build draws 3.7× more complaints than the average 2016 Jeep WRANGLER build (15 vs 4).
15on this build
447on the model
111builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reportedService Brakes 7Electrical System 3Vehicle Speed Control 2Air Bags 2
What owners of this build wrote
Vehicle Speed ControlcrashJan 2020
Purchased pre-owned on nov 9, 2019 with approx 23,100 miles. On jan 2, 2020, at approx 23,900 miles, jeep was ascending exit ramp while braking. Cruise was on but disengaged. Started to accelerate unexpectedly and with brake pedal fully depressed, collided with car stopped at…
Service BrakesMay 2026
ABS Brake Sensor is on and the ABS Module needs to be replaced, however there are a lot of other people out there with this same issue and nobody can keep up with the parts to fix the problem. This should be a recall for all Jeeps 2009-10018
Air BagsNov 2025
The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Wrangler. The contact recently replaced the windshield wiper motor due to a failure of the intermittent speed settings not functioning properly. The contact stated that after replacing the wiper motor, the contact was only able to use the wipers on…
Power TrainJan 2024
Oil filter housing is made of plastic and over time the plastic, exposed to heat cycle and elements from being under the plenum, becomes brittle and cracks. The cracks in the oil filter housing create a susbtantial oil leak that drips engine oil onto the exhaust and is a…
Electrical SystemJan 2024
Vehicle cel for misfire. Replace plugs and coils. Still happens. Dealership says it needs a new engine? My research shows that this is an extremely common problem with Jeep engines. I am aware of a class action suit regarding this issue. I’m not sure of the status. Vehicle has…
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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 1C4BJWDG5GL268566 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.