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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1C4PJMAK3CW147143 · Checked Aug 18, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 14

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1C4PJMAK3CW•••••• 2012 Jeep LIBERTY

This build draws 2.5× more complaints than the average 2012 Jeep LIBERTY build (14 vs 6).

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348on the model
61builds in total
Most reported Air Bags 6 Electrical System 4 Engine 2 Engine And Engine Cooling 1

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Air Bags May 2023
While my vehicle was sitting in our driveway, the AHR for the drivers seat activated. While at the time I had not received a notice " that im aware of" this could have been a very bad ending for this hitting my head while driving. Although the recall showing is for the AHR not…
Electrical System Feb 2021
The contact owns a 2012 jeep liberty. The contact stated while opening driver's side door, the horn activated without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with needing the tipm to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
Engine Jul 2018
Had a problem with the transmission pan leaking. Took it to my garage and discovered the transmission oil pan was rusting from the inside out! Now my engine oil pan seems to be doing the same. Anybody else? 91k mileage
Visibility Jun 2018
The contact owns a 2012 jeep liberty. The contact stated that the sky slider's plastic piece inside rail fractured while the contact was opening the sky slider. Due to the faulty piece, the sky slider failed to open or close. The dealer (atlantic chrysler jeep dodge ram, 130…
Power Train Sep 2017
Severe corrosion on both oil pan and transmission pan. This vehicle is less than 5 years old with only 36,000 miles. Loss of either fluid could cause engine - transmission failure on a highway leading to an unsafe situation
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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 1C4PJMAK3CW147143 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.