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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1C4HJXEG5JW263551 · Checked Aug 25, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 37

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1C4HJXEG5JW•••••• 2018 Jeep WRANGLER

This build draws 3.9× more complaints than the average 2018 Jeep WRANGLER build (37 vs 9).

37on this build
1744on the model
185builds in total
1involved a crash
1involved a fire
Most reported Steering 26 Electrical System 7 Suspension 5 Power Train 4

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Steering crash Jun 2025
The check engine light came on in my car. I was waiting for the dealer to call me to fix it for the 3rd time. I was on my way home when every electrical option on the vehicle turned on- wipers, lights, dash lights, brake- which caused the car to brake- then it turned off and I…
Power Train fire Jan 2022
The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, his wife noticed a strong burning odor coming from underneath the vehicle. . The contact's wife drove the vehicle out of the garage and parked outside. There were no warning lights…
Electrical System Jan 2025
When driving or upon start up the instrument panel cluster goes black not being able to see speedometer or gas gauge
Engine May 2024
The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent dealer where it was diagnosed that camshaft phasers had failed,…
Unknown Or Other Sep 2022
The Jeep was being driven to a dealership to get checked for recalls due to the engine stuttering and stalling, radio and navigation not working, and just not running right. All of the sudden the engine ‘blew up’ and it stopped running. The Jeep was rolled to the side of the…
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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 1C4HJXEG5JW263551 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.