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1C4BJWEG4DL••••••2013 Jeep WRANGLER
This build draws 2.2× more complaints than the average 2013 Jeep WRANGLER build (9 vs 4).
9on this build
571on the model
137builds in total
Most reportedEngine 3Power Train 2Air Bags 2Service Brakes 2
What owners of this build wrote
Power TrainOct 2024
The contact owns a 2013 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, while depressing the accelerator pedal the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated that it felt as if the transmission had seized. The contact stated that the RPM was revving…
EngineNov 2020
When the jeep is put into reverse first thing after sitting for a while the vehicle stalls when the brake pedal is applied. If the break pedal is slowly released, the jeep will stutter and almost stall but stays running
Electrical SystemJun 2019
Starting issues: the ignition will not start the engine, no lights come on, the battery is connected fine and I had it checked (good). This has happened four times since april, and today is the most recent. My jeep has been parked in my garage since thursday evening and it would…
Electronic Stability Control (esc)May 2019
After sitting idle all night, started vehicle in morning and ABS and ESC lights came on. I was unable to accelerate as the rear brakes were being engaged by a faulty sensor. I shifted into neutral and back to drive and lights went out and back to normal operation. I pulled out…
Air BagsFeb 2019
Campaign #: 16V288000,..14V631000......13V234000.......13e010000......2013 jeep wrangler......... Those are the recalls
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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 1C4BJWEG4DL538221 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.