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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1C4PJMAK7CW••••••2012 Jeep LIBERTY
This build draws 2.8× more complaints than the average 2012 Jeep LIBERTY build (16 vs 6).
16on this build
347on the model
61builds in total
1involved a crash
2involved a fire
Most reportedAir Bags 7Electrical System 5Structure 3Seats 2
What owners of this build wrote
Service BrakesfireMar 2020
The contact owns a 2012 jeep liberty. The contact stated after purchasing and driving from the dealer bi auto sales (1431 church st, bohemia, ny 11716) an abnormal noise was heard, the brakes failed without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the contact was…
Power TraincrashMay 2017
I placed this vehicle's automatic transmission shifter, with the engine running into the park position on 05/20/17 at approx. 12:15 am. I sat in the vehicle for a few minutes. I exited drivers side, closed that door after placing patrol items onto the front seat. I moved to…
Electrical SystemfireJul 2014
I was coming home from work, as I turned onto my exit there was a pop sound and then it started hissing and smoking. I slowed down and pulled over and got out of the vehicle. It started to smoke, caught on fire and burned totally up before my eyes. I have only had this vehicle…
StructureAug 2019
I purchased a 2012 jeep liberty with a slider roof. When attempting to close the slider using the controls, the roof would no longer close completely, which has caused water damage to the interior of the vehicle and I would imagine may have also caused electrical issues. Things…
VisibilityMar 2019
The contact owns a 2012 jeep liberty. While driving 60 mph, the contact heard a snap sound and noticed that the sun roof popped off the track. The failure occurred without warning. The contact exited the highway immediately to check the crack in the sun roof. The vehicle was…
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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 1C4PJMAK7CW185393 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.