The tailgate hinges can corrode making it difficult to open the tailgate.
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Average mileage: 144,000 (107,000–181,000)
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Wrangler
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1998 Jeep Wrangler 181,000 mi,
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Corroded tailgate hinges make tailgate extremely difficult to open. Help!
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