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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1C4RJFBG7JC493256 · Checked Aug 20, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 24

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1C4RJFBG7JC•••••• 2018 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE

This build draws 4.6× more complaints than the average 2018 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE build (24 vs 5).

24on this build
827on the model
160builds in total
3involved a crash
3injuries
Most reported Electrical System 10 Engine 4 Power Train 2 Seats 2

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Service Brakes crash Jan 2025
The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at 10 MPH, the wheels locked up. The contact was unable to identify which wheels had locked up. The vehicle began spinning in circles, and the vehicle crashed into a guardrail. The ABS warning…
Air Bags crash Apr 2022
The contact owns a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, she rear-ended another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. The contact hit her head and her left leg on the steering wheel. The other driver was treated at the scene for…
Power Train crash Mar 2019
After driving into condo garage, I put transmission into park, with engine running, and opened door to exit vehicle - car started moving backwards - the surface is flat. I was partway out of the vehicle, hit the brake pedal but could not stop it before the open door impacted a…
Vehicle Speed Control Mar 2026
Had the ABS Module repaired due to recall last week. Next, I have had 3 instances of the Accelerator sticking when shifting gears and, this never happened before this service
Electrical System Feb 2026
Upon vehicle start-up, the Uconnect screen will freeze up. Placing the vehicle into reverse, the back-up camera is not shown. During the issue, the screen could be frozen/not responsive, or a blue screen. This concern has been an ongoing issue for some time now. It seems to be…
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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 1C4RJFBG7JC493256 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.