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1J4FA49S51P••••••2001 Jeep WRANGLER
This build draws 3.4× more complaints than the average 2001 Jeep WRANGLER build (11 vs 3).
11on this build
131on the model
40builds in total
1involved a fire
Most reportedStructure 3Power Train 3Electrical System 1Engine And Engine Cooling 1
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical Systemfire
Vehicle caught on fire while parked. Please provide additional information
Unknown Or OtherFeb 2018
Frame rotting from inside out.this is a severe safety concern.this is a problem related to certain years of wranglers. The severity of the problem should result in a recall as has been with other manufacturers with same problem to resolve this very unsafe condition
StructureOct 2015
(*note: I live in ct, usa. I park my jeep in the garage when it snows, and in the driveway the rest of the time.) while retrieving something out of the back seat, I stepped up on the running board (aka. Side step) and as I leaned in, it ripped right out of the frame. Within a…
SuspensionJan 2015
Frame rusted on both driver and passenger side at brush guard/trans support, and transmission dropped while driving. Bottom of frame under driver/passenger seat were brush guard attaches is completely rusted away and the frame has started to crack up the sides. I would think…
Air BagsJan 2013
The contact owns a 2001 jeep wrangler. The contact stated that while driving at various speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to jacksonville chrysler dodge jeep ram arlington (9600 atlantic blvd, jacksonville, fl 32225) where it was diagnosed that…
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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 1J4FA49S51P320968 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.