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1J4AA2D18BL••••••2011 Jeep WRANGLER
This build draws 4.4× more complaints than the average 2011 Jeep WRANGLER build (16 vs 4).
16on this build
428on the model
118builds in total
Most reportedFuel/propulsion System 4Power Train 3Air Bags 3Electrical System 2
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagsOct 2024
Airbag light stays on and beeps very loudly. Will not turn off
Service BrakesJun 2024
There is a known issue for these Jeep Wrangler (in my case a 2011 model) with the ABS module going bad. Unfortunately, the part is unavailable for purchase. None to be found anywhere. If you contact Jeep they tell you they are being produced anymore and basically good luck. On…
Vehicle Speed ControlMar 2024
The horn, cruise control and radio controls on the steering wheel don't work. The dealership has advised that this repair will cost $1,400 plus if it is not covered by a recall. The diagnostic does not show any codes, but the general consensus is that the symptoms are caused by…
Fuel/propulsion SystemJan 2020
When filling the fuel tank, gasoline spews out of the filler tube as the gas pump clicks off at "full" level. The vehicle was stationary and the engine was turned off. This problem happens almost every time I fill the tank
Electrical SystemAug 2019
Clock spring malfunction- the buttons on the steering wheel have all gone out, the horn no longer works, and the airbag light is on. This happened suddenly when I went to turn my car on after it had been parked and turned off for the night
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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 1J4AA2D18BL609820 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.