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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1J8FA541X9L731563 · Checked Sep 3, 2026
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1J8FA541X9L•••••• 2009 Jeep WRANGLER 2-DR 4X4

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Most reported Power Train 1 Structure 1 Fuel/propulsion System 1

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Structure Oct 2012
Every time I fill the gas tank, ever since I first bought it, it will spill gas upon shutting the pump off at top off. This was a problem with the 07/08 models to the point of a factory tank replacement, but the 09 model is not covered for some reason and should be. It will…
Power Train Jul 2011
When accelerating from a stop/near-stop, the car will violently jump out of gear. The first time it occurred I thought I was rear-ended. It is difficult to intentionally repeat: the only pattern is that it is a first gear, accelerating from slow speed issue. Beginning to 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 1J8FA541X9L731563 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.