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1C4BJWEG3DL••••••2013 Jeep WRANGLER
This build draws 1.9× more complaints than the average 2013 Jeep WRANGLER build (8 vs 4).
8on this build
571on the model
137builds in total
Most reportedEngine 4Steering 2Power Train 2Air Bags 2
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagsNov 2024
The contact owns a 2013 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the air bag warning light intermittently illuminated. The failure occurred on several different occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed; however, the…
EngineFeb 2023
The car just shuts off without warning while driving. We’ve had this car for 6 months and had to put in the shop 4 times on different occasions without a resolution. This causes a major safety risk which could lead to a catastrophic accident. This has not been inspected by the…
Fuel/propulsion SystemOct 2022
Driving on the highway at 75 mph, red lightning bolt light came on dash. Called dealer and they were no help so I unhooked the battery and it cleared. It did this a total of 4 times before I got home. Seems to be a known issue with throttle control system
SteeringOct 2013
The contact owns a 2013 jeep wrangler. The contact received notification for NHTSA campaign id number: 13V234000 (power train, steering). The contact stated that the vehicle was taken on three separate occasions to be repaired under the recall h oever the part was not available.…
Air BagsMay 2021
The control buttons on the steering wheel for speed control and radio and menu for the odometer plus the horn started working only part-time. If you wiggle or turn the steering wheel 90 degrees sometimes everything will work. The airbag light also comes on indicating there is an…
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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 1C4BJWEG3DL639685 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.