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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1C4HJXDN5LW••••••2020 Jeep WRANGLER
This build draws 1.9× more complaints than the average 2020 Jeep WRANGLER build (9 vs 5).
9on this build
603on the model
124builds in total
1involved a fire
1injuries
Most reportedElectrical System 3Fuel/propulsion System 2Engine 2Fuel System 1
What owners of this build wrote
EnginefireJul 2024
On 17th July 2024 afternoon I was driving the jeep and the engine started smoking. I quickly pulled the vehicle to the side of the road and within a couple of minutes the engine was on fire. I have raised the issue with Jeep and awaiting their response
SteeringAug 2026
When driving down the road, 55mph, I drove across some bumps in the road, and my steering, tires and the front of my Jeep started shaking violently. Couldn't hardly control it. Please help
Electrical SystemMay 2025
Instrument cluster failed. Jeep required me to send them the entire cluster (Vehicle Dash) in order for us to order new part. Submitting the cluster means I do not have access to the manual gages (speed, warning lights, and fuel gage). You also cannot hear your blinker signal or…
Visibility/wiperOct 2024
While driving at highway speed needed to use the visor as my vision was lost rounding a curve into direct sunlight. Upon pulling visor down it detached from mount (now another total distraction as it was hanging while driving in highway traffic.) Very dangerous! When I…
Fuel/propulsion SystemAug 2024
Strong gas smells inside and outside if the vehicle
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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 1C4HJXDN5LW326635 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.