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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1C4HJXFG5LW260425 · Checked Sep 7, 2026
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1C4HJXFG5LW•••••• 2020 Jeep WRANGLER

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Most reported Steering 3 Suspension 1 Lane Departure 1 Back Over Prevention 1

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Lane Departure Jan 2025
The instrument panel cluster failed in my vehicle. It is the only source of information for most systems. It is a major safety concern that this is not working. I saw there is a recall for Jeep vehicles in my model year range, but my vin is not included in the recall. Can my VIN…
Steering Nov 2020
Very loose steering from factory, with original ae steering box. Had the recent TSB done that replaced with aa (black) version of box and steering is still loose, a lot of freeplay and vehicle wanders at speeds above 40. Still dangerous
Steering Aug 2020
Exceptionally loose steering, "sawing" of the wheel is required to drive straight. Situation worsens with highway speeds
Steering Dec 2019
While driving at speeds between 35 and 65 mph, the vehicle will wander from left to right causing the driver to constantly correct the vehicle to stay within the lane. The vehicle will also pull to the left or right when applying the brakes. Once I swerved half a lanes width…

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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 1C4HJXFG5LW260425 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.