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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1J4BA3H13BL548591 · Checked Aug 3, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 8

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1J4BA3H13BL•••••• 2011 Jeep WRANGLER

This build draws 2.2× more complaints than the average 2011 Jeep WRANGLER build (8 vs 4).

8on this build
425on the model
118builds in total
Most reported Air Bags 2 Fuel/propulsion System 2 Electrical System 2 Fuel System 1

What owners of this build wrote

Steering Feb 2026
My jeep wrangler Abs module has failed and needs to be replaced. But Jeep decided not to make this part anymore and now me and a LOT of others can’t get a new abs Module. My jeep is way too dangerous to drive now. When accelerating from a stop the vehicle barely kicks in like…
Air Bags Aug 2022
Air bag warning light will intermittently come on and chime a warning signal, then stay on. I am concerned that the air bag will not deploy if there is an accident
Electrical System Sep 2019
I had just dropped my 6 year old off school, went to leave with my 7 month old and ended up stranded because the alternator went out, just to find out that there is a sensor in the computer and isn't something that can be fixed real quick. So now am in a major bind trying to get…
Fuel/propulsion System Jan 2019
When refueling, the gas does not shut off and spills out of the tank until user shuts off. This happens each time you refuel and you are unable to fill up to shut off. I have spilled gasoline, on vehicle, clothing, ground, gas pump, etc. This is a pretty serious issue and I…
Fuel System Nov 2013
When filling with fuel, after the pump finishes putting fuel into the vehicle, fuel surges back out of the fill neck. It appears to be about one half gallon spills out onto the vehicle and ground. It does not matter whether the pump is being run in automatic or manual mode. Nor…
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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 1J4BA3H13BL548591 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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