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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1C4HJXFN9LW••••••2020 Jeep WRANGLER
That is about average for the 2020 Jeep WRANGLER — 5 complaints per build across 124 builds.
6on this build
596on the model
124builds in total
1involved a fire
Most reportedEngine 3Steering 2Fuel/propulsion System 2Electrical System 1
What owners of this build wrote
EnginefireAug 2025
The contact owned a 2020 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at approximately 65 MPH, she noticed a burning odor in the vehicle's cabin, and the sway bar warning light illuminated. The husband looked out of the driver's window and observed fire…
Electrical SystemNov 2024
The situation detailed in document ZD8 is currently impacting my Jeep, as well as an overwhelming number of other Jeeps across the country. It is quite distressing to learn that the part I urgently need—the coolant bottle reservoir—is entirely on backorder. To make matters…
Unknown Or OtherMar 2022
In the document (ZD8), although my VIN does not appear, I have unfortunately encountered the SAME EXACT problem. My Jeep first exhibited this issue back in 2022, and I managed to repair it at that time without being aware of the existing recall. As it stands, my vehicle is now…
Fuel/propulsion SystemJun 2021
We began to notice a strong smell of gas in and around the vehicle, which was not normal or present for the first year of ownership. Knowing that this was not 'normal' we scheduled a service appointment with the dealership. Upon inspection, it was found that the gas line was…
SteeringNov 2020
When driving the vehicle on the highway, the vehicle wanders excessively side to side often exceeding lane lines. It is extremely difficult to maintain lane of travel at any speed over 30 mph. There are inches of play in the steering wheel rotation. When braking hard 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 1C4HJXFN9LW350126 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.