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Jeep Recalls Check

Find the latest news and information on recent Jeep recalls

A VIN number, or Vehicle Identification Number is a 17-digit number, that serves as the car's unique identity code.
For most vehicles, you can find the VIN on your front driver’s side interior dashboard or the driver’s side door post. Alternatively, you may find it on the vehicle’s insurance and ownership documents. Example: 1C4NJRAB4ED820198

In 2016, Jeep gained catastrophic reputation. Throughout that year, there have been 17 serious recalls for 14 models, most often for Jeep Cherokee and Jeep Grand Cherokee. The description of defects looks like a horror movie.

A car without wheel flare protection just because… well, because so it goes. Rolling body, flaming engine, and a complete stop on the road without warning. Exploding brake caliper brackets and electrical lamps. When an accidents happens, there is no one to protect the driver, not even a well-functioning airbag.

This is not to say that Jeep is a poor quality car. Any vehicle can be dangerous when it has substantial defects, and it is honest of the auto maker to issue as many recalls as really needed. As for the drivers: if you want to be safe from another Jeep recall, check the car history before buying a used Jeep.

There is also very good news. You don’t need to dive into the lists on the company’s site to do recall check for Jeep. The only thing to be done is finding the VIN number and searching it in our database.

VIN Number Recall. Check Jeep and Other Brands

Jeep recall VIN check takes no more than several minutes. You will need to make the following steps:

  • Look for the VIN number. You can locate it in the lower corner of the windshield. It may also be issued as a sticker on the door jamb. Some models have VIN near the brake booster, under the passenger seat or under the radiator. If you want the list of the locations of the stickers/ VIN etching in your model, check your manual or go to the website of Chrysler.
  • Enter the number in the form. You will not need to provide your data, as the search is completely anonymous.
  • Get the extended report on the origin and condition of the car, including the list of manufacturer’s recalls and the information about inspection and repair. If there is a problem, it will be market with a red tick, so that you can spot it instantly.

When it comes to VIN number recall check, Jeep is no different from other brands. You can do it the same way for a number of other vehicles (not only SUVs, but also motorcycles, scooters, and trailers).

Why Buying a Recalled Car is a Bad Idea

Recalls are not just about safety. They also mean that for some time, you will need to stay without a car. Unrepaired recalls can also lead to a number of minor technical issues that need paid fixes, which can turn out to be a substantial investment, considering that the manufacturer will only remedy the issues related to recalls. Anyway, who wants to pay for someone else’s mistakes? For all these reasons, used cars should not be associated with any records about problems unrepaired after recalls. If you see something like this, reconsider the purchase.

Other Information to Obtain from VIN

In addition to the list of recalls, every VIN check will return you a number of important details such as odometer readings, car inspection data, accident history, grey market and theft warning. It will show whether the car is used in a loan and repossession contract. As you can guess, all of these is not what a dealer wants to tell you.

The data for this online VIN checker comes from the insurance companies, inspection and repair facilities, individual car dealers and mechanics, auctions, accident reports and other sources. In one click, you can get tons of reliable information about all the situations where VIN is involved.