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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1C4RJFAG9CC••••••2012 Jeep LIBERTY
This build draws 8.1× more complaints than the average 2012 Jeep LIBERTY build (46 vs 6).
46on this build
347on the model
61builds in total
3involved a fire
Most reportedElectrical System 24Engine 9Service Brakes 8Fuel/propulsion System 6
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemfireSep 2018
While driving vehicle, noticed a smoke smell of something burning. Couldn't put a finger on it until later while driving the car filled with smoke coming from the passenger side headliner and burn hole in liner. Pulled over and pulled headliner down and saw flames and smoke. Put…
Fuel SystemJun 2025
The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start as intended. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local independent mechanic to be diagnosed, but the cause of…
Power TrainJul 2024
Re: AQ14-003-FCA-Consent-Order-7-24-2015 & 2019 Safety Recall [Manufacturer Recall Number V62 & NHTSA Recall Number 19V-813]. FCA hasn't been in compliance with either of them regarding 'my' vehicle. 2015 Consent Decree implies should have been notifying car owners of any type…
Air BagsJul 2022
There is a failure in the driver seat belt system resulting in the car not knowing if the driver is buckled. This affects the function of the airbag system in the vehicle. The sensor in the seat belt restraint buckle assembly (P/N 1GQ92DX9AC) that is responsible for reporting if…
EngineApr 2022
The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact had an emissions test scheduled and failed due to the check engine warning light. The contact stated that 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 1C4RJFAG9CC223868 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.