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1C4HJXDG6JW••••••2018 Jeep WRANGLER
This build draws 6.3× more complaints than the average 2018 Jeep WRANGLER build (59 vs 9).
59on this build
1764on the model
187builds in total
1involved a fire
Most reportedSteering 43Suspension 19Wheels 6Power Train 5
What owners of this build wrote
Power TrainfireDec 2019
Vehicle was being driven approx 30mph on a city road when a loud bang was heard. Immediately pulled over and luckily a stranger following behind quickly escorted the driver out as the vehicle completely went up in flames. Metal chunks and pieces could be heard falling underneath…
Electrical SystemAug 2026
Suspected CAN bus failure causing multiple dash lights intermittently to include loss of power steering while driving causing an immediate safety concern
Unknown Or OtherJun 2026
I own a 2018 Jeep Wrangler that my 19 year old son drives for college. While driving, the vehicle jerked and became sluggish. There were no warning lights illuminated. I became aware that the front brake rotors had overheated again. I had the front right brake caliber and brake…
EngineJun 2025
Vehicle: 2018 Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited VIN: [XXX] Mileage at failure: 40,631 miles Issue Date: [XXX] Component: Engine / Cooling System / Head Gasket My 2018 Jeep Wrangler began experiencing overheating issues at approximately 40,000 miles. The engine cooling fan was…
SteeringDec 2023
Has a severe wabble in the front end at 70 MPH to about 73 mph
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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 1C4HJXDG6JW162536 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.