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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1C4HJXFG9JW••••••2018 Jeep WRANGLER
This build draws 3.1× more complaints than the average 2018 Jeep WRANGLER build (29 vs 9).
29on this build
1764on the model
187builds in total
Most reportedSteering 20Suspension 3Electrical System 3Structure 2
What owners of this build wrote
EngineApr 2026
On March 19, 2026 I paid $5,778.87 for repairs to my 2018 Wrangler JL. Repairs included the replacement of warped cylinder head and failed head gasket with coolant getting into the combustion chamber, showing up as rough running, misfire, flashing check engine light, and burning…
SteeringAug 2022
Driving at 60 mph, the steering wheel locked up and could not turn left or right. The road had a significant curve and it forced me to merge on the lane as I couldn't steer into the curve. No service lights came on and this is a very serious safety issue. Luckily no other…
Electrical SystemMay 2022
The U-Connect screen is de-laminating. It is also disconnecting the Bluetooth connections for the phone and directions, changing input selections and volume randomly. This is causing me to have to use my phone and try to reconnect or look at the screen to see what's going on.…
SuspensionFeb 2022
The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 MPH, the contact heard a cracking and popping sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. The sound was heard when the vehicle would slow to make a turn to either the right or the left. The…
Visibility/wiperMay 2020
Windshield cracked. 2nd time in 1 year. Driving down road
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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 1C4HJXFG9JW111383 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.