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1C4HJXEG0JW••••••2018 Jeep WRANGLER
This build draws 2.0× more complaints than the average 2018 Jeep WRANGLER build (19 vs 9).
19on this build
1758on the model
186builds in total
Most reportedSteering 10Engine 3Electrical System 3Suspension 2
What owners of this build wrote
Unknown Or OtherFeb 2026
My 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL only now has 77,700 miles and got a blown head gasket!? This is so UNACCEPTABLE! Makes me regret ever purchasing! There is a ton more with same issue some with less miles and has been well maintained. Took to the dealer is who diagnosed and supposedly…
SteeringJul 2025
Jeep randomly shuts off while actively driving. I have automatic JL. Screen shows to service clutch. All dash lights come on, no buss bar detected, ABS, No traction control, Airbags, park sense off, check engine, steering locks up. Engine shuts off while driving. MPH screen goes…
Electrical SystemJun 2025
This is a follow-up to NHTSA Complaint Number 11684726, submitted to provide additional information after the dealer diagnosis confirmed the defect. My 2018 Jeep Wrangler Sahara has experienced a complete Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) failure, which has been diagnosed and…
SuspensionApr 2023
Driving at 60 mph on I-35 North Highway in Kansas City. Hit a bridge seam and the front end began to shake violently. I had to slow down to get the vibration to stop. I definitely experienced the Jeep death wobble in the front suspension
Power TrainNov 2018
Manual transmission started popping out of 2nd gear around 9500 miles. Transmission had to be replaced. At 11,500 creeking noise when turning left/right. Had to have rear axles & rear differential replaced
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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 1C4HJXEG0JW148615 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.