1991 JEEP WRANGLER

8 recalls — 100 complaints

06E026000 Mar 23, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE D... Read more
Consequence
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
61,944 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: PRO-A MOTORS, INC.
04E041000 Jun 7, 2004
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
BESTOP AFTERMARKET REAR SHELL ROOF RACKS,MANUFACTURED BETWEEN APRIL 27 AND MAY 20, 2004, DESIGNED FOR USE WITH THE BESTOP HARDTOP MADE FOR THE 1986-1995 AND 1997-2003 JEEP WRANGLER. THE COCKPIT COVER MAY NOT STAY LATCHED TO THE ROOF RACK BECAUSE THE LATCH BRACKET MISPOSITIONS THE ROTARY LATCH TO T... Read more
Consequence
SHOULD THIS OCCUR, THE COCKPIT COULD CAUSE INJURY BY STRIKING PERSONS OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE OR COULD BECOME A DISTRACTION OR AN OBSTACLE TO OTHER DRIVERS, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
BESTOP WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A REPAIR KIT AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 16, 2004. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BESTOP CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT (800) 845-3567.
80 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: BESTOP, INC.
02V041000 Feb 7, 2002
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS, THE PARKING BRAKE CAN SELF-RELEASE WITHOUT WARNING.
Consequence
THIS COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO ROLL AWAY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY WITH A STRONGER PAWL RETURN SPRING. OWNER NOTIFICATON BEGAN SEPTEMBER 30, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCH... Read more
316,148 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
98V005000 Jan 12, 1998
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, OR WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRI... Read more
Consequence
THE REDUCED STRENGTH CAN ALLOW THE CAST IRON WEAR SURFACE TO SEPARATE FROM THE HUB, REDUCING THE BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE ROTORS WITH ROTORS THAT ARE COATED WITH A CORROSION PROTECTION.
293,369 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
94V106000 Jun 9, 1994
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PLASTIC FUEL TANKS. THE FUEL TANK SENDING UNIT GASKET CAN CRACK CAUSING FUEL AND FUEL VAPOR LEAKS.
Consequence
FUEL AND FUEL VAPOR LEAKED FROM THE FUEL TANK CAN RESULT IN FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
Remedy
REPLACE THE FUEL TANK SENDING UNIT GASKET.
230,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
93V083000 May 11, 1993
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Defect Description
SALT CORROSION PRODUCTS BETWEEN THE STARTER SOLENOID WIRE AND THE ADJACENT BATTERY FEED IN THE BULKHEAD CONNECTOR MAY SHORT THESE CONNECTIONS, CAUSING THE CIRCUIT TO BYPASS THE IGNITION KEY CONTROL OF THE STARTER MOTOR SOLENOID. THE CAR CAN START WITHOUT THE STARTER SEQUENCE BEING INITIATED BY THE I... Read more
Consequence
THE UNINTENDED START OF A VEHICLE WITH A MANUALTRANSMISSION LEFT IN A DRIVE GEAR CAN RESULT IN A RUNAWAY VEHICLE.
Remedy
THE STARTER SOLENOID WIRING WILL BE SEPARATED FROM THE BATTERY FEED WIRE BY RELOCATING IT WITHIN THE BULKHEAD CONNECTOR ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.
100,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
92V148000 Oct 14, 1992
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
ON 1987 THROUGH EARLY 1990 MODELS, BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES CAN WEAR DUE TO DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE WHEEL OPENING SPLASH SHIELDS. ON THE LATE 1990 THROUGH 1992 MODELS, PERIODIC RUBBING CONTACT OF THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE HOSE CAN OCCUR DUE TO MOVEMENT OF THE SPLASH SHIELD IN CERTAIN VEHICLE OPERATING COND... Read more
Consequence
EITHER CONDITION CAN CAUSE LOSS OF FRONT BRAKE SYSTEMFUNCTIONS, RESULTING IN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES AND AN INCREASED RISK OFVEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
THE 1987 TO 1990 MODEL VEHICLES WILL HAVE BOTH SPLASH SHIELDS REPLACED AND BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES REPLACED AS NECESSARY. ALL AFFECTED LATE 1990 THROUGH 1992 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES WILL HAVE ADDITIONAL FASTENERS INSTALLED TO FURTHER SECURE THE LEFT SIDE SPLASH SHIELD. ALSO, THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE HOSE WIL... Read more
280,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
90V178000 Oct 3, 1990
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
CERTIFICATION LABEL DOES NOT CONTAIN REQUIRED TIRE AND WHEEL INFORMATION.
Consequence
VEHICLES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 120.
Remedy
INSTALL SUPPLEMENTAL TIRE INFORMATION LABELS ADJACENT TO CERTIFICATION LABELS.
2,800 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION

Complaint Statistics

100 total complaints 5 crashes 3 fires

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE10
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY9
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL7
PARKING BRAKE6
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR4
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP4
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY4
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE3
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE3
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Jan 2, 2024
Incident date: Oct 15, 2023
The contact owns a 1991 Jeep Wrangler. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 02V041000 (Parking Brake), 94V106000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available at the contacts local dealer. The contact stated that the manufacturer had excee... Read more
PARKING BRAKE Jan 2, 2024
Incident date: Oct 15, 2023
The contact owns a 1991 Jeep Wrangler. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 02V041000 (Parking Brake), 94V106000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available at the contacts local dealer. The contact stated that the manufacturer had excee... Read more
TIRES Oct 7, 2016
Incident date: Oct 5, 2016
I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 55 MPH AND MY LEFT REAR TIRE EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE AND THE SIDEWALL BLOW OUT. THERE IS NO VISIBLE HOLES IN TREAD. TREAD RECENTLY PASSED STATE INSPECTION. I HAVE A SPECIAL ORDER TIRE 35X12.5 15LT. THESE ARE BF ALL TERRAN T/A TIRES.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM May 29, 2015
Incident date: May 29, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 JEEP WRANGLER. WHILE REFUELING THE VEHICLE, FUEL LEAKED FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE FUEL TANK WAS REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Oct 14, 2010
Incident date: Oct 13, 2010
JEEP WRANGLER YJ OVERFILLS THE TANK WHEN PUMPING GAS AND CAUSES FUEL TO SPILL OUT OF THE HOLE AND CAUSES HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Apr 7, 2010
Incident date: Mar 27, 2010
GAS TANK DOES NOT REGISTER PROPER AMOUNT. *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL Jan 27, 2007
Incident date: Nov 1, 2006
I'M THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF A STOCK 1991 JEEP WRANGLER WITH 2.5 LITER ENGINE AT 106,000 MILES. THE FUEL RAIL HAS FAILED AND IS LEAKING AT FACTORY INSTALLED PLUGGED END OF THE RAIL AT THE OPPOSITE END FROM THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULAR. THE LEAK IS BETWEEN THE PLUG AND THE RAIL. THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN A BRA... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Dec 12, 2005
Incident date: Dec 12, 2005
DRIVERS FEMALE SEAT BELT END RELEASES ON ITS OWN OR DOES NOT LATCH AT ALL. I STILL HAVE THE OLD PART. *NM
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Aug 9, 2005
Incident date: Aug 7, 2005
DT: 1991 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT GAS POURED OUT OF THE PLASTIC TANK. IT CRACKED ON THE RIGHT LOWER CORNER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE CONSUMER DID REPAIRS BY HIMSELF HIMSELF. BUT WHEN HE PUT MORE GAS IN THE VEHICLE IT BEGAN TO LEAK AGAIN. THE MANUFACTURE... Read more
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL Jan 6, 2005
Incident date: Dec 18, 2002
NAR 04/07/2003 MR WHEN THE CONSUMER EXITED THE VEHICLE, IT ROLLED BACK, RAPIDLY ACCELERATED HIT A CURB AND BECAME AIRBORNE AND DISAPPEARED OVER THE CLIFF. THE CONSUMER BELIVEVED THE RECALL DEFECT WAS THE RESULT OF THE ACCIDENT.. *JB
Crash
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Apr 20, 2004
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER TRIED TO RESTART VEHICLE AND WAS ABLE TO DO SO. CONSUMER DROVE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND DEALER WAS UNABLE TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL Jan 22, 2004
1991 JEEP WRANGLER PARKING BRAKE DISENGAGED AND VEHICLE ROLLED DOWN A HILL AND HIT A CAR. *MR THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO BE REIMBURSED FOR THE DAMAGES THAT WERE CAUSED. *SC
Crash
PARKING BRAKE Nov 12, 2003
Incident date: Nov 4, 2003
AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE, THE PARKING BRAKE RELEASED. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO ROLL BACKWARDS, INTO A LAKE. THE CONSUMER MANAGE TO RETRIEVE THE VEHICLE AND HAD VEHICLE TOWED. THE DEALERSHIP HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *PH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR Nov 3, 2003
Incident date: Nov 3, 2003
CONSUMER WILL PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION ON THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER PROBLEMS. *AK
PARKING BRAKE Oct 15, 2003
DEALERSHIP WAS REFUSING TO PERFORM RECALL 02V041000 REPAIRS AS STATED IN THE RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR PARKING BRAKE FAILURE. *AK
SEAT BELTS Oct 15, 2003
Incident date: Oct 2, 2002
SEAT BELTS ARE INOPERATIVE. CONSUMER IS NOT BEING RESTRAIND PROPERLY WHILE DRIVING. *AK
PARKING BRAKE May 30, 2003
Incident date: May 30, 2003
VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARD WHILE PARKED ON A HILL WITH EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKES ENGAGED. CONSUMER STATED THAT POP WAS HEARD OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES Apr 29, 2003
Incident date: Apr 29, 2003
THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE (NUMBER B03) TO REPLACE THE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY. A MONTH PAST AND THE PARTS WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE REPAIR. *NLM
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL Apr 24, 2003
Incident date: Jan 12, 2002
EMERGENCY BRAKES HAVE HAD A HISTORY OF NOT HOLDING. *TS ****DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT OVER TO ARTEMIS***760785
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL Apr 24, 2003
THE CONSUMER HAD BEEN WAITING FOR PARTS REGARDING A RECALL FOR 3 MONTHS FOR THE PARKING BRAKE, HOWEVER THE DEALER DID NOT RETURN THE CONSUMER'S PHONE CALLS. *JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH Dec 11, 2002
Incident date: Oct 22, 2002
TOOK TO DEALER TO PERFORM RECALL AND WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WITH THE DASHBOARD AND LIGHTER. *SCC PH
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Dec 11, 2002
Incident date: Oct 22, 2002
THE CONSUMER STATES THAT HE HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE IN FOR TO HAVE A RECALL REPAIRED. WHEN THE CONSUMER HAD GOTTEN HOME, HE DETERMINED THAT THE LIGHTER AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS WERE NOT WORKING; ALL OF WHICH WERE WORKING BEFORE THE VEHICLE WS TAKEN FOR THE RECALL OF THE PARK BRAKE. *SCC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING Dec 11, 2002
Incident date: Oct 22, 2002
TOOK TO DEALER TO PERFORM RECALL AND WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WITH THE DASHBOARD AND LIGHTER. *SCC PH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS Dec 11, 2002
Incident date: Oct 22, 2002
THE CONSUMER STATES THAT HE HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE IN FOR TO HAVE A RECALL REPAIRED. WHEN THE CONSUMER HAD GOTTEN HOME, HE DETERMINED THAT THE FOG/DRIVING LIGHTS. ALL OF WHICH WORKED BEFORE THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR THE RECALL TO THE PARK BRAKE. THE CONSUMER DETERMINED THAT THE FOG LIGHTS WERE A... Read more
SEAT BELTS Oct 31, 2002
Incident date: Aug 31, 2002
VEHICLE DRIVER SIDE SHOULDER BELT BUCKLE IS INOPERATIVE. BUCKLE WILL NOT STAY LATCHED. RESUTLTING IN THE DRIVER NOT BEING RESTRAINT IN THE SEAT. DEALER CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE DETAILS TS
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER Oct 15, 2002
Incident date: Oct 10, 2002
DRIVER SEAT BELT LATCH IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. MR
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL Jun 6, 2002
Incident date: Jun 2, 1992
WHEN SETTING EMERGENCY BRAKE WHILE VEHICLE IS IDLING VEHICLE WILL ROLL. CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS VERY UNSAFE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY May 23, 2002
FUEL TANK GASKET FAILURE AS DESCRIBED IN RECALL #94V106000 YET DEALER SAYS IT'S NOT RECALLED ON MY PARTICULAR VEHICLE. *AK
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL Mar 25, 2002
WHEN PARKED WITH EMERGENCY BRAKE ON, EMERGENCY BRAKE POPPED AND DID NOT ENGAGE. WILL NOT STAY ENGAGED.*AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Mar 25, 2002
Incident date: Jun 1, 1992
GASKET AROUND GAS TANK IS CRACKED AND FUEL LEAKS OUT WHEN MAKING A RIGHT TURN. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK *TT
PARKING BRAKE Mar 12, 2002
Incident date: Sep 1, 1992
EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE RELEASES ON IT OWN WHEN NOT ATTENDED, VEHICLE WILL ROLL AWAY. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK. CONSUMER STATED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE RELEASED 4 TIMES WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS UNATTENED, CONSUMER PURCHASED A NEW FOOT BRAKE ASSEMBLY ON JAN 27,1999 AND INSTALLED IT, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM REOCCURE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Mar 4, 2002
Incident date: Feb 1, 2001
RECALL 92 V 148 000/ HYDRAULIC:LINES:HOSE:NON-METALLIC: LEFT HOSE IS RUBBING AGAINST THE SPLASH SHIELD WHILE DRIVING. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED, AND THEY INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVER UNDER RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK *YH
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Sep 24, 2001
Incident date: Sep 1, 2001
HYDRAULIC LINE FOR CLUTCH, PART # 04636860, HOSE KEEPS POPPING LOOSE EVERY FOUR MONTHS. WHEN THIS HAPPENS CLUTCH BECOMES INOPERABLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
TIRES:TREAD/BELT Oct 17, 2000
Incident date: Jul 1, 1999
ALL 4 REPLACEMENT TIRES, FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT P235/75R15 DOT VDHL, SHOWED SIGNS OF TREAD SEPARATION, TIRES HAD PUNCTURE MARKS, FIRESTONE GAVE CONSUMER 1 TIRE, THE OTHER 3 HAD TO BE PAID FOR, TIRES WERE REPORTED TO POLICE DEPARTMENT. *SLC
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Oct 12, 2000
VEHICLE WILL STALL SUDDENLY IN EXTREME HOT WEATHER USUALLY DOES IT WITHIN ANY TIME. CONSUMER MUST WAIT FOR VEHICLE TO COOL DOWN, AND THEN IT WILL CRANK BACK UP.*AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Jul 25, 2000
Incident date: Jun 1, 1999
SEAT BELT CAME UNLATCHED DURING HEAVY BRAKING OFFERING NO PROTECTION, NOW DO NOT LATCH AT ALL, PASSENGER STARTING TO DO THE SAME. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP May 25, 1999
Incident date: May 4, 1999
RECALL # 94V106000 FUEL: FUEL PUMP; AFTER REPLACING THE FUEL TANK UNIT SENDING GASKET, FUEL CONTINUES TO POUR OUT OF THE FUEL TANK. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR Apr 26, 1999
THE SEAT BELTS ON DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDES HANG OUT OF THE RETRACTOR ,CAUSING THE BELTS TO GET CAUGHT IN THE DOOR, THE BELTS BECOME FRAYED. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED TO THE DEALER. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Mar 20, 1999
Incident date: Jun 12, 1998
MY FUEL TANK IS THE PROBLEM. IT FIRST STARTED LEAKING IN 1991 WHEN I FIRST GOT MY JEEP. IT WAS REPAIRED. THEN IT STARTED LEAKING AGAIN IN 1996, AND I TOOK IN, IT AND THE RECALL COVERED THAT REPAIR. THEN AGAIN IN 1998, THE TANK LEAKED AGAIN. SAME PROBLEM EACH TIME. THEY SAID IT WAS THE FUEL SEN... Read more
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS Oct 14, 1998
Incident date: Jun 29, 1998
LUGS NUT WERE STRIPPED AND HAD TO BE CUT OFF TO PERFORM RECALL WORK ON ROTORS.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Apr 28, 1998
FUEL PUMP/FRONT BRAKE ROTORS/GAS GUAGE MALFUNCTIONED. IN ADDITION, ENGINE KNOCKS AND RADIO MAKES NOISE.
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. Apr 28, 1998
FUEL PUMP/FRONT BRAKE ROTORS/GAS GUAGE MALFUNCTIONED. IN ADDITION, ENGINE KNOCKS AND RADIO MAKES NOISE.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR Apr 28, 1998
FUEL PUMP/FRONT BRAKE ROTORS/GAS GUAGE MALFUNCTIONED. IN ADDITION, ENGINE KNOCKS AND RADIO MAKES NOISE.
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER Apr 28, 1998
FUEL PUMP/FRONT BRAKE ROTORS/GAS GUAGE MALFUNCTIONED. IN ADDITION, ENGINE KNOCKS AND RADIO MAKES NOISE.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Apr 28, 1998
FUEL PUMP/FRONT BRAKE ROTORS/GAS GUAGE MALFUNCTIONED. IN ADDITION, ENGINE KNOCKS AND RADIO MAKES NOISE.
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) Apr 7, 1998
Incident date: May 13, 1992
THE HYDRAULIC RELEASE BEARING CLUTCH LEAKS FLUID INTO THE BELL HOUSING, MAKING IT HARD TO SHIFT OUT OF A GEAR. TOOK TO DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE TRUCK. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT Apr 2, 1998
FOUR WHEEL DRIVE DESIGN IS MISREPRESENTED, ACTUALLY ONLY ENGAGES ONE WHEEL IN FRONT AND ONE WHEEL IN REAR.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Mar 4, 1998
Incident date: May 5, 1997
ENGINE VALVE COVER GASKET FAILED. THE COMPLAINT IS BEING INVESTIGATED UNDER ODI 517662. *MJS
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Feb 20, 1998
Incident date: Aug 19, 1996
FAILURE OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE, THE BELT WILL NOT STAY ENGAGED IN THE BUCKLE.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Jan 15, 1998
VALVE COVER GASKET FAILURE.

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NHTSA Safety Investigations — JEEP WRANGLER

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE25014 Opened: Oct 23, 2025
PE — Open — Model Year: 2020
Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Failure
The Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) is opening a Preliminary Evaluation on 2020 Model Year Jeep Gladiators and Wranglers involving a malfunctioning Instrument Panel Clusters (IPC) resulting in the loss of important vehicle metrics and other status information.  ODI has received 89 Vehicle ... Read more
RQ24012 Opened: Jul 5, 2024
RQ — Open — Model Year: 2024
Loss of Motive Power
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has identified 68 Vehicle Owner Questionnaire (VOQ) reports for model years (MY) 2021 through 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe vehicles alleging a loss of motive power. Recall 22V-865 was issued by the manufacturer to address an engine shutdown condition in certain MY... Read more
PE19012 Opened: Sep 16, 2019 — Closed: Oct 29, 2023
PE — Closed — Model Year: 2019
Frame weld deficiencies
On September 16, 2019, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) granted Defect Petition DP18-004 and opened Preliminary Evaluation PE19-012 to investigate allegations of deficient frame welds and their potential safety related effects on 2018-2019 Jeep Wranglers. Due to a previous steering related ... Read more
PE19008 Opened: Jul 29, 2019 — Closed: Dec 12, 2019
PE — Closed — Model Year: 2015
Seat belt buckle bracket failure
On July 17, 2019, NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation (PE) 19-008 after receiving three Vehicle Owner Questionnaire (VOQ) reports alleging the driver's side seat belt buckle separated from the seat frame, rendering the seat belt non-functional. The VOQs involv... Read more
DP18004 Opened: Nov 16, 2018 — Closed: Sep 17, 2019
DP — Closed — Model Year: 2019
Frame Weld Deficiencies
In a letter received on October 24, 2018, a citizen petitioned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to initiate a safety defect investigation into frame weld deficiencies on model year (MY) 2018 'JL' Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The petitioner described a broad list of frame weld de... Read more
EA15007 Opened: Dec 4, 2015 — Closed: Jul 6, 2016
EA — Closed — Model Year: 2008
Air Bag Clockspring Wiring Failure
On May 10, 2016, Fiat Chrysler America (FCA) submitted a Part 573 Defect Information Report announcing NHTSA recall 16V290 involving 394,258 model year (MY) 2007-2010 Jeep Wrangler vehicles.Under the recall FCA will replace the clockspring and install a steering wheel back cover and steering wheel c... Read more
PE15025 Opened: Jun 19, 2015 — Closed: Dec 7, 2015
PE — Closed — Model Year: 2007
Air Bag Clockspring Wiring Failure
In it's response to ODI's PE15-025 Information Request letter, FCA identified 1,703 consumer complaints, field reports and legal claims responsive to the subject defect condition on the subject Wrangler vehicles.Six of these reports alleged an air bag non-deployment in a crash in which either the ai... Read more
PE12009 Opened: Mar 28, 2012 — Closed: Aug 7, 2012
PE — Closed — Model Year: 2010
Skid plate debris fires
In a letter dated May 15, 2012, the Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) submitted a Defect Information Report to NHTSA identifying a safety defect regarding fires originating between the transmission skid plate and the exhaust catalyst in approximately 65,246 model year (MY) 2010 Jeep Wrangler 4x4 vehicle... Read more
PE06015 Opened: Apr 20, 2006 — Closed: Jun 13, 2006
PE — Closed — Model Year: 2006
CLUTCH LINKAGE FAILURE
ON MAY 2, 2006 DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION (DCC) SUBMITTED TO THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (NHTSA) A PART 573 REPORT ADVISING THAT CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 JEEP WRANGLER VEHICLES WOULD BE VOLUNTARILY REC ALLED TO REPLACE A DEFECTIVE CLUTCH LINKAGE COMPONENT.THE RECALL ACTION IS ... Read more
EA01003 Opened: Jan 11, 2001 — Closed: Mar 25, 2002
EA — Closed — Model Year: 1994
PARKING BRAKE RESULTING IN ROLLAWAY
There is no summary currently available
PE00038 Opened: Sep 15, 2000 — Closed: Jan 11, 2001
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1994
PARKING BRAKE
ALLEGED THE THE PARKING BRAKE FAIL TO HOLD THE VEHICLE STATIONARY WHEN APPLIED, AND THE VEHICLE ROLLED AWAY
PE00018 Opened: Apr 14, 2000 — Closed: Oct 13, 2000
PE — Closed — Model Year: 2000
AIR BAG MODULE DETACHMENT
ODI HAS RECEIVED A COMMPLAINT STATING THAT THE DRIVER-SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG MODULE DETACHED FROM THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE ATTEMPTION TO USE THE HORN FOR THE FIRST TIME IN A BRAND NEW MODEL YEAR 2000 JEEP WRANGLE (PURCHASED I LATE MARCH 2000).THE AIR BAG MODULE FELL OFF THE STEERING WHEEL AND WAS HANG... Read more
RQ99011 Opened: Jun 1, 1999 — Closed: May 30, 2000
RQ — Closed — Model Year: 1999
INSTRUMENT PANEL GROUND SCREW
THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRING GROUND ATTACHMENT SCREWS CAN LOOSEN
RQ97016 Opened: Oct 27, 1997 — Closed: Jun 30, 1998
RQ — Closed — Model Year: 1992
FUEL LEAKAGE
ODI HAS RECEIVED 6 REPORTS ON FUEL LEAKAGE AND 3 REPORTS ON ALLEGED REMEDY FAILURE REPORTS
PE95020 Opened: Mar 27, 1995 — Closed: Jul 28, 1995
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1990
SEAT BACK FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
EA94031 Opened: Aug 30, 1994 — Closed: Sep 30, 1997
EA — Closed — Model Year: 1987
SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE94037 Opened: Apr 26, 1994 — Closed: Aug 30, 1994
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1988
SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
EA93031 Opened: Dec 15, 1993 — Closed: Jun 17, 1994
EA — Closed — Model Year: 1988
SENDING UNIT GASKET FAILS
There is no summary currently available
EA93025 Opened: Oct 29, 1993 — Closed: Nov 25, 1994
EA — Closed — Model Year: 1989
DRIVESHAFT/UNIV.JOINT FAIL
There is no summary currently available
PE93080 Opened: Sep 22, 1993 — Closed: Dec 15, 1993
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1990
SENDING UNIT GASKET FAILS
There is no summary currently available
PE93051 Opened: May 18, 1993 — Closed: Aug 19, 1993
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1992
FUEL LINE LEAKAGE
There is no summary currently available
PE92075 Opened: Sep 9, 1992 — Closed: Jan 29, 1993
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1988
EXHAUST SYSTEM FIRES
There is no summary currently available
EA92014 Opened: May 22, 1992 — Closed: May 28, 1993
EA — Closed — Model Year: 1989
FUEL TANK/EXHAUST INTERFER
There is no summary currently available
PE92016 Opened: Feb 5, 1992 — Closed: May 22, 1992
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1987
FUEL TANK/EXHAUST INTERFER
There is no summary currently available
PE89151 Opened: Aug 11, 1989 — Closed: Dec 11, 1989
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1985
SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR
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PE88058 Opened: Jun 1, 1988 — Closed: Oct 21, 1988
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1987
WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE
There is no summary currently available

JEEP WRANGLER — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the JEEP WRANGLER across all model years (1986–2025).

313 Total Recalls
22,084 Total Complaints
26 Investigations
768 Reported Crashes
707 Reported Fires
35 Reported Deaths

JEEP WRANGLER — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2026 0 4 View
2025 3 87 View
2024 14 1,230 View
2023 15 520 View
2022 16 563 View
2021 17 1,415 View
2020 16 748 View
2019 21 1,037 View
2018 18 2,571 View
2017 5 405 View
2016 5 619 View
2015 3 635 View
2014 4 831 View
2013 9 1,029 View
2012 12 1,277 View
2011 12 672 View
2010 11 898 View
2009 7 492 View
2008 10 1,251 View
2007 11 791 View
2006 3 852 View
2005 2 756 View
2004 3 281 View
2003 4 130 View
2002 6 139 View
2001 7 235 View
2000 5 311 View
1999 5 262 View
1998 6 401 View
1997 7 548 View
1996 1 2 View
1995 3 259 View
1994 4 184 View
1993 5 134 View
1992 6 100 View
1991 (current) 8 100
1990 7 105 View
1989 7 86 View
1988 6 55 View
1987 8 51 View
1986 1 1 View

Other JEEP Models

Model Recalls Complaints
GRAND CHEROKEE 384 39,569 View
CHEROKEE 297 20,619 View
WAGONEER 98 662 View
LIBERTY 92 11,701 View
COMPASS 53 5,936 View
GRAND WAGONEER 53 298 View
GLADIATOR 47 1,287 View
RENEGADE 34 3,433 View