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1C4BJWEG9CL••••••2012 Jeep WRANGLER
This build draws 2.0× more complaints than the average 2012 Jeep WRANGLER build (10 vs 5).
10on this build
747on the model
147builds in total
2involved a crash
2injuries
Most reportedElectrical System 2Electronic Stability Control (esc) 2Engine 2Power Train 2
What owners of this build wrote
Service BrakescrashOct 2015
Date of occurrence: 10/30/2015 after several minutes unattended, the parking brake spontaneously failed. The vehicle rolled down the driveway, coming to rest after hitting a tree in the neighbor's yard. The local police were notified; no report filed due to the only private…
SteeringcrashMar 2014
The contact owns a 2012 jeep wrangler. The contact stated that while traveling approximately 65 mph, the steering wheel had became detached and caused the contact to lose control of the vehicle. The vehicle began drifting to the left after traveling over a road bump and the…
Air BagsFeb 2026
2012 Jeep Wrangler Sahara. Received Stop-Drive letter from Stellantis/FCA on Takata airbag recall—front airbags may explode in crash, sending metal shards. Letter says do not drive until fixed. Called hotline (833-585-0144) twice yesterday & today—no help. Dealer (Corwin…
Power TrainOct 2021
The power steering line has rubbed a hole in the transmission line causing a loss of flammable transmission fluid onto the hot exhaust and underside of vehicle and the transmission isn't shifting properly. Transmission fluid could ignite on the hot exhaust setting the jeep on…
Electrical SystemNov 2019
Driving my vehicle it started raining I went to use my wipers they do not work. My ESC light keeps coming on and off. My mechanic said it's the tipm. Please advise if jeep with help me with this costly problem
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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 1C4BJWEG9CL206385 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.