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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1C4RJKDG1M8129637 · Checked Oct 11, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 3

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1C4RJKDG1M8•••••• 2021 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE L

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78on the model
40builds in total
Most reported Seats 2 Steering 1 Lane Departure 1 Forward Collision Avoidance 1

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Seats Jul 2025
There were no warning lights, but when I got into car I seen my passenger seat swollen up. Looks like lumbar expanded and is going to pop. Could be dangerous if it explodes to the person sitting in the seat or behind. It just happened out of no where
Steering Aug 2024
Frequently all lights go on while driving check engine goes on here and there on the highway. Loud noise when you start the car and continues for about 2 min after the car is turned off as well.. All lights went on and was unable To move the vehicle in the middle of a street. I…
Seats Mar 2025
Passenger seat back inflated so you cannot sit in the seat safely. Not sure if faulty massage chair component or lumbar support. Almost like an air bulge

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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 1C4RJKDG1M8129637 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.