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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1C4RJFAG4JC••••••2018 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE
This build draws 3.9× more complaints than the average 2018 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE build (20 vs 5).
20on this build
827on the model
160builds in total
1involved a fire
1injuries
Most reportedElectrical System 11Service Brakes 3Hydraulic 1Exterior Lighting 1
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemfireMar 2022
The battery under my passenger seat caught on fire. The car was completely turned off and parked in my driveway. When I went to leave I opened the car door and black smoke was rolling out. 30 minutes prior I drove the car and there was no warning lights or issues. It was driving…
Service BrakesMay 2026
I was backing up my trailer and placed the jeep in park and set emergency brake while on an incline. I got out of the jeep and the vehicle proceeded to roll away approximately 3 feet. I jumped back towards the drivers seat to press the brake to stop it from rolling down the hill
EngineSep 2025
I purchased my Jeep in 2023 and have consistently stayed up to date on all required maintenance. I had no issues with the vehicle until recently, when the check engine light and the start/stop warning appeared out of nowhere. After inspection, the mechanic determined that the…
Power TrainMar 2025
My brake light light up, check engine light comes on and my Stability Control system does not work. My car won't electric start as the check engine light is illuminated. I took the vehicle to the dealership and they could not help me as there is no fix in place
Unknown Or OtherOct 2022
Uconnect Navigation Touchscreen bubbled, it is available for inspection upon request. Happens multiple times a week. It has put me at risk when driving because it's distracting and takes my attention away from driving because it makes multiple changes on the screen. Screen…
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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 1C4RJFAG4JC378096 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.