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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1C4BJWFGXEL160132 · Checked Aug 12, 2026
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1C4BJWFGXEL•••••• 2014 Jeep WRANGLER

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Most reported Engine 3 Suspension 1

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Suspension Nov 2025
I had Gresham 4 Wheel drive do several repairs on my 2014 Jeep Wrangler and the same day I drove it back home I experience death wobble which put me at risk by having me to stop at a highway to be able to control my vehicle which was extremely dangerous for me and other drivers.…
Engine Feb 2020
The contact owns a 2014 jeep wrangler. While parked the contact detected oil leaking from underneath the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated the oil cooler filter housing needed to be repaired. The…
Engine May 2018
Massive oil leak at the oil cooler housing. (2 quarts per day). Leaking on the top of the motor and leaking down the back passenger side engine directly over the hot exhaust manifold. Leak occurs at all RPM ranges and leaves massive puddles of oil everywhere I go which is not…
Engine Sep 2014
I took it to big o tire to have the ball joints replaced as I knew that since I have over size tires and a lift kit that they would not be covered under warranty. I have been smelling oil for a couple of days, and checked it when I left winslow az. To go home to kingman az. And…

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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 1C4BJWFGXEL160132 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.