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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1J4BA5H1XAL••••••2010 Jeep WRANGLER
This build draws 1.7× more complaints than the average 2010 Jeep WRANGLER build (7 vs 4).
7on this build
591on the model
140builds in total
1involved a fire
Most reportedElectrical System 2Engine 2Fuel System 1Gasoline 1
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemfireMar 2019
I was driving down my residential street and my jeep's windshield wipers started going off, my horn starting honking and my seat belt light came on. I continued to drive and 3 seconds later it did the same thing but this time it died and smoke started coming through my vents…
Fuel/propulsion SystemMay 2024
Upon fueling the vehicle and the fueling process stops, the Jeep spits back about 1/2 gallon of fuel, all over the vehicle, the ground and the fuel station
EngineDec 2018
The contact called on behalf of his daughter who owns a 2010 jeep wrangler. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at various speeds, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and…
Air BagsJun 2016
The contact owns a 2010 jeep wrangler. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V290000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…
Service BrakesDec 2015
The contact owns a 2010 jeep wrangler. While driving approximately 40 mph, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be inspected. The contact was informed that the brake rotors were disintegrating and the…
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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 1J4BA5H1XAL122827 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.