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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1C4HJWFG0GL291275 · Checked Sep 21, 2026
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1C4HJWFG0GL•••••• 2016 Jeep WRANGLER

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Most reported Air Bags 2 Service Brakes 1

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Service Brakes Jul 2020
In last 4 years or so of ownership the rear brakes have gone bad twice. Service was performed at fair oaks jeep dodge ram in chantilly, va. This seems excessive. Reporting in case others are experiencing same issues
Air Bags Jun 2019
Takata recall. I have been on the phone with jeep (833-585-0144) to get my airbag replaced on numerous times. There are no parts available. They have called dealers and I am on a waiting list at a jeep dealer for over two months. I believe they should be required to provide me a…
Air Bags Mar 2017
Currently a recall for a sensor of the airbags. I installed mopar LED headlights. They say the headlights get destroyed during the fix and they put stock headlights back in, not what I currently have. They are factory made mopar headlights that cost approx $950.00. I don't want…

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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 1C4HJWFG0GL291275 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.