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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1C4HJWEG7CL215452 · Checked Aug 29, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 5

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1C4HJWEG7CL•••••• 2012 Jeep WRANGLER

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748on the model
147builds in total
Most reported Steering 1 Power Train 1 Vehicle Speed Control 1 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 1

What owners of this build wrote

Unknown Or Other Feb 2020
My 2012 jeep wrangler sahara unlimited 6 speed manual transmission suddenly started violently popping out of first gear. It is very random and unpredictable making it even more dangerous. I could be pulling out into a busy intersection, taking off from a stop sign/ light or…
Vehicle Speed Control Nov 2014
Attempting to accelerate from stop at traffic signal, dashboard trouble lights illuminated, ESC and antilock brake system activated, effectively nullifying driver throttle input. Vehicle would not accelerate
Fuel/propulsion System Oct 2014
Fuel spit back at time of refueling
Steering Sep 2013
Tl- the contact owns a 2012 jeep wrangler. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 13V234000 (power train , steering). The contact was informed by the dealer and the manufacturer that the part to repair the vehicle was only available every fourteen days.…
Unknown Or Other Aug 2015
Car lost all power while making a left turn on a busy street. The issue turned out to be a defective tipm which cost over $1100 to repair

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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 1C4HJWEG7CL215452 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.