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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1J4FY29P6VP408557 · Checked Sep 7, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 4

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1J4FY29P6VP•••••• 1997 Jeep WRANGLER

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311on the model
69builds in total
Most reported Power Train 1 Steering 1 Air Bags 1

What owners of this build wrote

Unknown Or Other Jan 2018
I have taken care of this jeep covering every speck of rust as soon as I seen it and today while cleaning the underside of the jeep I found a rust hole in the frame. From the outside it looks brand new. After examination I found the entire frame has rusted out form the inside…
Air Bags Aug 2017
The contact owns a 1997 jeep wrangler. The contact stated that while reversing into a parking spot and turning the steering wheel to the left, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was…
Steering Jun 1998
Consumer was turning on to a side road at approximately5 mph when steering wheel separated from the steering column. Dealer notified
Power Train  
When driving the vehicle vibrates and there is a noise, when trying to shift gear sometimes it sticks, took to dealer and he said that this isthe way it should be

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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 1J4FY29P6VP408557 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.