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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1C4BJWDG6EL229126 · Checked Aug 17, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 12

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1C4BJWDG6EL•••••• 2015 Jeep WRANGLER

This build draws 2.9× more complaints than the average 2015 Jeep WRANGLER build (12 vs 4).

12on this build
440on the model
105builds in total
1involved a fire
Most reported Engine 6 Structure 2 Tires 2 Steering 1

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Electrical System fire Aug 2016
Unknown reason: my jeep was sitting in the driveway while I was at work and caught fire. This fire from the jeep caught my house on fire as well. My neighbor heard a few explosions and went outside to see what was going on. He took the attached picture after he called the fire…
Engine Nov 2024
In the 9 years I have owned my Jeep I have now replaced the oil filter housing twice. Each time has caused me over $300 just for the part, which is PLASTIC from the dealership to my mechanic then over $1000 to install. My mechanic explained to me that when plastic is heated then…
Tires Feb 2024
This has been a problem since I got it and they said it would go off
Air Bags Mar 2019
Takata recall received recall notice and tried to schedule appoimtment for repairs and dealer can't get parts and told me to try back every month or so. This is unacceptable!
Steering Feb 2016
My jeep has 15000 miles and for the past year I has been suffering what is call the "death wobble". The car all the sudden will start shaking uncontrollable making it very hard to control the steering. I took it to westgate jeep service in raleigh nc. They said nothing is wrong…
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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 1C4BJWDG6EL229126 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.