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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1C4NJRBB1GD512309 · Checked Aug 20, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 7

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1C4NJRBB1GD•••••• 2016 Jeep PATRIOT

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7on this build
435on the model
69builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reported Engine 3 Electrical System 2 Structure 1 Visibility/wiper 1

What owners of this build wrote

Air Bags crash Nov 2021
I was hit on the front end of the car by another car going about 30 mph. It totaled the car but the airbags did not deploy
Electrical System Apr 2023
On several different occasions my car has stalled in traffic and idled down for I couldn't drive had to pull over and turn it off and turn it back on to go again the check engine light then stability light will come on. Camshaft code I have fixed the cam and crankshaft sensors…
Suspension Sep 2021
FAULTY CONTROL ARM/BALL JOINTS ( ALL IN ONE PART TOGETHER FOR BALL JOINT AND CONTROL ARM) first time I took it in was jan 2021 the two months later now this is the 3RD time now the car dealership is stating the faulty part ( control arm/ ball join) mechanic stated both times…
Engine Nov 2019
My daughter was driving the truck when she started to hear noise coming from my truck so she pulled over, call me and then I came up to see what was wrong with the truck no check engine light was on or no over heating and only thing was loud noise so I decided to try to drive…
Visibility/wiper Aug 2018
A crack appeared on the driver side windshield for no reason, did not hit anything
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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 1C4NJRBB1GD512309 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.