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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1C4BJWEG8GL••••••2016 Jeep WRANGLER
This build draws 2.5× more complaints than the average 2016 Jeep WRANGLER build (10 vs 4).
10on this build
439on the model
109builds in total
1injuries
Most reportedElectrical System 3Power Train 2Air Bags 2Service Brakes 2
What owners of this build wrote
Service BrakesMay 2026
The contact owns a 2016 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS and traction control warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a failed ABS module. The contact was informed…
Power TrainDec 2024
I was driving down the road in a snow storm when all of a sudden the vehicle started swirling all over the road. I pulled over and looked underneath and something was hanging down. I had no choice but to drive it slow less than 10mph to make it home as it was also making a hard…
Air BagsJul 2022
Air bad light is on all the time and the horn does not work
SteeringSep 2021
My airbag light is on all the time and my horn stopped working
EngineDec 2020
Engine oil cooler fail, extreme fire hazard. Small amount of oil found on driveway while parked, attempted to locate source by starting engine. Oil flooded out of the engine, streaming down the engine to the frame. Had my wife driven the jeep to work it would've probably caught…
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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 1C4BJWEG8GL240100 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.