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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1J8FA24187L189228 · Checked Nov 5, 2026
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1J8FA24187L•••••• 2007 Jeep WRANGLER 2-DR 4X4

This build is quieter than most: 1 complaints against 5 for the average 2007 Jeep WRANGLER 2-DR 4X4 build.

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Power Train Aug 2010
2007 jeep wrangler. When leaving a stop, manual transmission violently pops out of 1st gear on acceleration. This seems to happen when acceleration is needed most of all such as when turning left on a busy 4-lane road. Driver is then unable to put car in any gear for several…

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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 1J8FA24187L189228 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.