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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1J4AA2D18BL609820 · Checked Nov 3, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 16

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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).

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428on the model
118builds in total
Most reported Fuel/propulsion System 4 Power Train 3 Air Bags 3 Electrical System 2

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Air Bags Oct 2024
Airbag light stays on and beeps very loudly. Will not turn off
Service Brakes Jun 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 Control Mar 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 System Jan 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 System Aug 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 , founder of ForCar.