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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1C4BJWFG8EL241226 · Checked Aug 22, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 7

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1C4BJWFG8EL•••••• 2014 Jeep WRANGLER

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607on the model
124builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reported Engine 4 Power Train 2 Electrical System 1 Vehicle Speed Control 1

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Power Train crash May 2015
The contact owns a 2014 jeep wrangler. While parked on a hill, the vehicle rolled away in the reverse position. As a result, the vehicle crashed into the front driver's side of another vehicle. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The…
Service Brakes May 2022
I own a 2014 Jeep Wrangler, Rubicon. I have not been able to drive my Jeep for 3 years because the ABS light is on and I am unable to get the part to replace it. I have heard from several other Jeep owners that they are experiencing the same ABS failure. The ABS light has been…
Engine Sep 2021
Issue with lifters ticking at 49k miles
Vehicle Speed Control Jan 2019
Upon startup, in park and stationary, engine revs to 4000-5000 RPM, turn ignition to off and restart, engine revs to 4000-5000 RPM, turn ignition to off, wait 30 seconds restart everything seems fine. Bought new in 2014, has happened several times over the last 5 years
Engine Aug 2020
My jeep stalled twice while driving in traffic. Would not start immediately following each event. Loss of brakes and power steering while driving at speed created safety hazard to me and surrounding drivers
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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 1C4BJWFG8EL241226 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.