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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1J4FA24147L214174 · Checked Sep 3, 2026
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1J4FA24147L•••••• 2007 Jeep WRANGLER 2-DR 4X4

This build draws 4.2× more complaints than the average 2007 Jeep WRANGLER 2-DR 4X4 build (20 vs 5).

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263on the model
55builds in total
Most reported Electrical System 4 Steering 4 Suspension 4 Fuel System 3

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Air Bags May 2016
The contact owns a 2007 jeep wrangler. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 16V290000 (air bags) the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…
Suspension Apr 2016
My wrangler has been experiencing "death wobble" for the past 6 months. I felt like I was going to lose control of my car today since it was particularly bad. I was on the highway traveling 60mph when the car started shaking vigorously. I've taken this to the jeep dealership 3…
Electrical System Dec 2014
Jeep shuts off when driving on the highway
Steering Jun 2014
At 60 mph my jeep started violently shake. I had to pull off the interstate in the emergency lane. This has happened over 10 times. I took it to the dealer and he said ball joints and steering damper was bad. $1,100.00 to fix it. It is still not steering correctly. There is a…
Fuel System Feb 2011
When fueling at automatic cut off gas pumps fuel will splash back out of filler neck on persons , fender and ground before tank is full and pump cuts off
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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 1J4FA24147L214174 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.