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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1C4BJWDG8EL295046 · Checked Aug 17, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 20

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1C4BJWDG8EL•••••• 2015 Jeep WRANGLER

This build draws 4.8× more complaints than the average 2015 Jeep WRANGLER build (20 vs 4).

20on this build
440on the model
105builds in total
2involved a crash
1injuries
Most reported Engine 11 Service Brakes 3 Air Bags 3 Power Train 2

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Air Bags crash Jun 2019
The contact owns a 2014 jeep wrangler sport. The contact stated that her significant other was driving at approximately 35 mph, the front driver side wheel locked up. As a result, control of the vehicle was lost control causing the vehicle flipping over. None of the frontal air…
Power Train crash Jun 2014
I just drove my vehicle and then parked it at my home on a driveway that has a slight incline. I parked vehicle in 1st gear (6 speed manual transmission), and applied the parking brake. Approximately 10 minutes later I was in my yard and heard a muffled pop noise and then a…
Service Brakes Jul 2023
The ABS module on my vehicle is faulty. Jeep is no longer manufacturing the part needed for repair. My vehicle is drivable but no longer has ABS. This is affecting a very large number of Jeep wranglers and stallantis / Jeep refuses to make a replacement part available or issue a…
Steering Dec 2020
Defective bearing in rocker arm leading to engine failure. It is a common problem with the engine on these vehicles. When engine failure occurs, there is loss of power steering, propulsion, and difficult braking
Engine Nov 2020
The oil cooler/oil filter adaptor failed. This part is plastic and sits on top of the engine....! Since 2014 this part has failed in many fca vehicles and when it does it leaks oil and coolant on top of a running/hot engine! In my case it failed and caused a loss of oil pressure…
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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 1C4BJWDG8EL295046 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.