1992 JEEP WRANGLER

6 recalls, 100 complaints - 14 TSBs

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
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

Complaint Statistics

100 total complaints 7 crashes 2 fires 3 injuries 1 deaths

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY12
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP8
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR4
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY4
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL4
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION4
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH3
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC3
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY3
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Dec 26, 2022
Incident date: Dec 10, 2008
Fuel gauge don't work, don't know how much gas is in the tank
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Aug 18, 2021
Incident date: Aug 16, 2021
The contact owns a 1992 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated upon completing a VIN search online, he became aware that the vehicle was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 94V106000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed that they could not complete the recall repair si... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Sep 21, 2018
Incident date: Sep 21, 2018
I AM ON MILITARY ORDERS AND AM PLANNING ON SHIPPING MY JEEP WRANGLER TO MY NEXT DUTY STATION LOCATED IN LIMA PERU. I AM TOLD THAT PRIOR TO CUSTOMS SHIPPING THE VEHICLE IT HAS TO BE CLEAR OF ALL RECALLS. THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP IN SAN DIEGO LOCATED AT 777 CAMINO DEL RIO S SAN DIEGO CA PHONE # 619-224-... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Jun 16, 2017
Incident date: Jun 1, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 JEEP WRANGLER. AFTER CHECKING THE VIN, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD TWO OPEN RECALLS, INCLUDING NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 94V106000 (FUEL SYSTEM) AND 02V041000 (SERVICE BRAKES). AFTER NOTIFYING THE MANUFACTURER OF THE RECALLS, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PART... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Jun 16, 2017
Incident date: Jun 1, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 JEEP WRANGLER. AFTER CHECKING THE VIN, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD TWO OPEN RECALLS, INCLUDING NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 94V106000 (FUEL SYSTEM) AND 02V041000 (SERVICE BRAKES). AFTER NOTIFYING THE MANUFACTURER OF THE RECALLS, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PART... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Jun 5, 2013
Incident date: Jun 5, 2013
I HAVE PREVIOUSLY WRITTEN TO YOU UNDER REFERENCE #10429043, FOR A LEAKING GAS TANK. CHRYSLER HAS SINCE BLOWN ME OFF AND NOT ADDRESSED THIS RECALL OR SAFETY ISSUE. I NOW CARRY TWO FIRE EXTINGUISHERS IN THE CAR AWAITING THE IMPENDING EXPLOSION AND/OR FIRE. IN ADDITION, CHRYSLER TOOK MY CAR TO THEIR... Read more
POWER TRAIN Jan 22, 2012
Incident date: Oct 24, 2009
I AM ON MY SECOND TIME REPLACING THE SLAVE CYLINDER. THE OWNER BEFORE ME REPLACED IT 3 TIMES. *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Oct 7, 2011
Incident date: Oct 7, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, HE COULD SMELL A VERY STRONG ODOR OF FUEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS LEAKING. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT I... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Aug 23, 2011
Incident date: Aug 10, 2011
GAS TANK OVERFLOWS EVERY SINGLE TIME IT IS FILLED UP, IF IT WASN'T FOR ME HAVING TO HOLD IN THE NOZZLE THE ENTIRE TIME AND NOTICING IT IS OVERFLOWING, IT WOULD JUST KEEP OVERFLOWING GAS ONTO THE GROUND. *TR
STEERING Jul 26, 2011
Incident date: Jul 22, 2011
VIN [XXX] I HAVE A 1992 JEEP WRANGLER SARAHA YJ WITH ABOUT 150,000 MILES. THIS IS THE THIRD TIME THAT THE TILT STEERING COLUMN BROKE. THERE SEEMS TO BE A SHEAR PIN WHICH KEEPS THE TILT STEERING MECHANISM IN POSITION. WHEN THE SHEAR PIN BREAKS THE TILT STEERING JUST FLOPS UP AND DOWN. PERIODICALLY T... Read more
STEERING:COLUMN Apr 29, 2007
Incident date: Apr 20, 2007
STEERING WHEEL UP/DOWN ADJUSTMENT SAFETY LATCH DEFECTIVE. FOR NO APPARENT REASON STEERING WHEEL LATCH BROKE AND STEERING WHEEL WILL NOT LOCK INTO PLACE. STEERING WHEEL EUST FLOPS UP AND DOWN. CONTACTED MANUFACTURER RE: RECALL AND TO FIX DEFECT. *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Mar 27, 2007
Incident date: Jul 5, 2006
GAS TANK LEAKED GASOLINE WHILE I WAS TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY. *JB THE CONSUMER HAD TO TAKE THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER ON 4 OCCASIONS. THE FUEL SENDING UNIT AND GASKET TANK WAS REPLACED UNDER RECALL. TWO DAYS LATER, IT WAS REPLACED AGAIN. ONE MONTH LATER THE CONSUMER CONTINUED TO SMELL GAS AND ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Mar 27, 2007
Incident date: Jul 5, 2006
GAS TANK LEAKED GASOLINE WHILE I WAS TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY. *JB THE CONSUMER HAD TO TAKE THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER ON 4 OCCASIONS. THE FUEL SENDING UNIT AND GASKET TANK WAS REPLACED UNDER RECALL. TWO DAYS LATER, IT WAS REPLACED AGAIN. ONE MONTH LATER THE CONSUMER CONTINUED TO SMELL GAS AND ... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT Aug 13, 2005
Incident date: Aug 13, 2005
DRIVERS SEAT BELT BUTTON BROKE CAN NO LONGER BUCKLE DRIVERS SEAT BELT, THIS IS VERY SERIOUS AND IS THE LAW TO WEAR THEM, NEED ALL SEAT BELTS REPLACE IN 92 JEEP WRANGLERS. *JB
TIRES:TREAD/BELT Aug 28, 2004
Incident date: Jul 30, 2004
GENERAL TIRE AMERI-G4S S/N DOT ADHF 2V7469 1) DEFECTIVE TIRES 2) WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY A 2 FOOT SECTION OF TREAD ON LEFT FRONT TIRE SEPARATED FROM TIRE 3) PUT ON SPARE TIRE. TIRE RETAILER SAID ALL TIRES ARE DEFECTIVE AND NEED TO BE REPLACED. CONTACTED GENERAL WHO REFUSES TO COOPERATE AND REP... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Jul 6, 2004
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
COMPLAINT REGARDING SAFETY RECALL TO REPLACE VEHICLE'S PARK BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY.*MR *CB
PARKING BRAKE Oct 29, 2003
THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON AN INCLINE. THE PARKING BRAKE RELEASED AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ROLL OUT OF CONTROL. VEHICLE FLIPPED, AND WAS TOTALED. *AK
Crash
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL Aug 4, 2003
PER MANUFACTURER'S SYSTEM , RECALL 02V041000 FOR THE PARKING BRAKES WAS ALREADY PERFORMED. UPON INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE BY THE DEALERSHIP, THE RECALL ON THE PARKING BRAKE WAS NEVER DONE. *AK THE DEALER RETURNED THE VEHICLE WITHOUT CORRECTING THE PARKING BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY RECALL. THE PARKI... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Jun 2, 2003
THE VEHICLES PLASTIC FUEL TANK CRACKED. THE MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO REPLACE THE FUEL TANK. *MR *SCC *NLM
SEAT BELTS:FRONT May 8, 2003
Incident date: Mar 20, 1998
THE SEAT BELTS WOULD NOT RETRACT. *NLM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE Jan 1, 2003
Incident date: Oct 6, 2002
CRACKED EXHAUST MANIFOLD-MULTIPLE CRACKS
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Jan 1, 2003
Incident date: Dec 6, 2002
SEAT BELT BROKE WHILE DRIVING
PARKING BRAKE Dec 10, 2002
Incident date: Oct 5, 2002
CONSUMER STATED THAT THE DEALER IS TAKING TO LONG TO PERFORM THE RECALL#02V041000 EMERGENCY BRAKE. JEEP 1800-992-1997 PLEASE PROVIDE THE ADDRESS. TS
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Nov 26, 2002
Incident date: Nov 1, 2002
NO PARTS AVAILABLE:::::::: THE CONSUMER RECEIVE A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE EMERGENCY BRAKE#B03 BUERGE CHRYSLER/JEEP 11750 SANTA MONICA BLVD LOS ANGELES CA 90025 310 820 2631 #3300 SERVICE MANAGER TONY WALKER #3309 TS
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Nov 6, 2002
Incident date: Oct 28, 2002
TOOK JEEP TO DEALER TO FIX THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. (RECALL) THE SAME DAY OF SERVICE WHILE DRIVING @55MPH, IN 5TH GEAR, REAR BRAKES LOCKED UP. IT'S NO LONGER HAS A COMPLETE TRANSMISSION,(IT'S STUCK IN ONE OF THE GEARS, NO 1ST OR REAR, AND NO NEUTRAL UNLESS CLUTCH IS PUSHED IN. TOOK IT TO DEALER THAT DID... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Nov 5, 2002
Incident date: Nov 5, 2001
THE VEHICLES DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT DOES NOT BUCKLE. *TS *NLM
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Nov 4, 2002
Incident date: Feb 3, 2002
WHILE TAKING VEHICLE THROUGH A ROUTINE EMISSION. WHEN MECHANIC STATES GAS TANK IS NOT PRESSURING THROUGH THE FUEL LINE. MECHANIC STATED THERE IS NO HEAT SHIELD TO PROTECT GAS TANK, ALLOWING GAS TANK TO MELT. CONSUMER FEELS VEHICLE MAY BLOW UP. MR THE CONSUMER WAS NOTIFIED THAT THE FUEL LINE WAS ... Read more
TIRES Oct 18, 2002
Incident date: May 15, 2002
CONSUMER PURCHASED TIRES AND AFTER 4.5 MONTHS, THREE OF THE TIRES WENT FLAT BECAUSE OF DEBRIS ACCUMULATING INTO THE DEEP GROOVES. ALL THREE TIRES REQUIRED PATCHING. *JG
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Sep 19, 2002
FRONT FRAME RAILS ARE ROTTING AND BREAKING OFF WHERE STEERING BOX IS BOLTED TO FRAME. OWNER CAN WIGGLE STEERING GEAR BOX. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) Sep 19, 2002
FRONT FRAME RAILS ARE ROTTING AND BREAKING OFF WHERE STEERING BOX IS BOLTED TO FRAME. OWNER CAN WIGGLE STEERING GEAR BOX. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Aug 8, 2002
Incident date: Jul 15, 2001
I HAVE HAD A LIST OF RECALLS PRINTED TO ME AT INSPECTION FOR TWO YEARS NOW. I HAVE MADE CONTACT WITH A DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THOSE RECALLS FIXED. THE DEALERSHIP DECLINED TO FIXED THEM AS THEY SAID THAT THEY WERE NOT VALID RECALLS. WOULD YOU PLEASE SEND ME AN OFFICIAL LIST OF RECALLS FOR MY VEHICLE FR... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Jul 17, 2002
Incident date: Jun 24, 2002
CHRYSLER REFUSES TO REPLACE DEFECTIVE FUEL TANK.*AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Jul 3, 2002
Incident date: Jun 24, 2002
CHRYSLER FILE NO. 10175031. THIS ALSO RELATES TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NO. 94V106000. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THE FUEL TANK GASKET CRACKED OR BROKE CAUSING FUEL AND FUEL VAPOR LEAKS WHICH IS MOST PROBABLY RELATED TO THE FUEL TANK LINING SEPARATION WHICH CHRYSLER "JUST DISCOVERED" ON MY VEHICLE. CHRYSLER HA... Read more
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL Sep 26, 2001
Incident date: Jun 1, 1994
VEHICLE WAS PARKED AT A SLIGHT INCLINE WITH ENGINE OFF. AFTER A FEW MINUTES CONSUMER WENT BACK TO VEHICLE AND NOTICED IT HAD ROLLED DOWN THE STREET AND HIT ANOTHER PARKED VEHICLE. JEEP HAD $3000 DAMAGE, OTHER VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. AFTERWARD, CONSUMER STARTED USING EMERGENCY BRAKE, AND NOTICED ONCE ... Read more
Crash
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH Sep 26, 2001
Incident date: Jun 1, 1994
VEHICLE WAS PARKED AT A SLIGHT INCLINE WITH ENGINE OFF. AFTER A FEW MINUTES CONSUMER WENT BACK TO VEHICLE AND NOTICED IT HAD ROLLED DOWN THE STREET AND HIT ANOTHER PARKED VEHICLE. JEEP HAD $3000 DAMAGE, OTHER VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. AFTERWARD, CONSUMER STARTED USING EMERGENCY BRAKE, AND NOTICED ONCE ... Read more
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Jul 13, 2001
Incident date: Jun 1, 1999
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY May 29, 2001
Incident date: May 25, 2001
GAS TANK CAME LOOSE AT SEAMS, AND TANK LEAKED GASOLINE ALL OVER THE GROUND. *AK CONSUMER STATES AFTER FURTHER INVESTIGATING THE FUEL TANK, IT WAS NOT LEAKING AT THE SEAMS, THERE SEEMS TO BE A CRACK ON THE RIGHT LOWER SIDE OF THE TANK, CONSUMER REPLACED THE TANK WITH THE SAME TYPE OF PLASTIC.*JB
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY May 18, 2001
Incident date: Dec 9, 1998
AT 78,597 MILES CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE NOT TO STOP PROPERLY. SLAVE CYLINDER BEEN REPLACED ON FOUR OCCASIONS. ALL REPAIRS WERE DONE BY AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE US WITH ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Apr 3, 2001
Incident date: Apr 1, 2001
SEAT BELTS WON'T LOCK IN PLACE. CONSUMER IS GOING TO REPLACE SEAT BELT AT CONSUMER'S COST.*AK
STRUCTURE:BODY Feb 6, 2001
THE CENTER CONSOLE HINGES BREAK OFF AND THE LOCK FALLS OUT. NLM
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR Feb 6, 2001
THE EXTERIOR MIRRORS MOVE OUT OF POSITION WHEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY DUE TO HIGH WINDS. NLM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR Oct 12, 2000
Incident date: Sep 10, 1998
THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILED. *ET
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR Oct 11, 2000
Incident date: Sep 10, 1998
THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILED. *ET
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Jul 20, 2000
Incident date: Feb 15, 1994
VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED 4 TIMES FOR RECALL 94V106000/ FUEL PUMP. DEALERS SIMPLY SAID THAT IT WAS CONSUMER'S PROBLEM TO REPAIR IT. SEAL IS LEAKING & THEY HAVE NO IDEA WHY IT KEEPS HAPPENING.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Jun 23, 2000
Incident date: Apr 1, 2000
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Nov 30, 1999
Incident date: Oct 10, 1999
I HAD TO REPLACE THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND IN DOING SO FOUND OUT THAT THE FRAME ON MY JEEP IS COMPETELY RUSTED THROUGH. YOU CAN PUT A JACK KNIFE THROUGH IT ANYWHERE. THIS WAS NOT FOUND UNTIL THE PROTECTION PANS UNDER THE JEEP WERE REMOVED. THIS JEEP HAS NOT BEEN USED TO 4 WHEEL OFF ROAD AT AL A... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR Nov 30, 1999
Incident date: Oct 10, 1999
I HAD TO REPLACE THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND IN DOING SO FOUND OUT THAT THE FRAME ON MY JEEP IS COMPETELY RUSTED THROUGH. YOU CAN PUT A JACK KNIFE THROUGH IT ANYWHERE. THIS WAS NOT FOUND UNTIL THE PROTECTION PANS UNDER THE JEEP WERE REMOVED. THIS JEEP HAS NOT BEEN USED TO 4 WHEEL OFF ROAD AT AL A... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Jul 9, 1999
FUEL TANK IS PLASTIC WHICH HAS COLLAPSED INWARD, IMPACTING FUEL SENDING UNIT AND FUEL PUMP. THIS MODLE VEHICLE HAS A RECALL ITEM # 624 FOR FUEL TANK GASKET DUE TO FUEL LEAKS, BUT DOES NOT RESOLVE TANK FAILURE. WITH TANK FAILING (COLLAPSING INWARD) POTENTIAL EXISTS FOR MAJOR FAILURE, FUEL SPILLAGE... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS May 24, 1999
Incident date: May 21, 1999
1. TRANSMISSION FAILURES: 2 TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENTS (1997, 1999):: 2. FUEL TANK SENDING UNIT RECALL REPLACEMENT FAILURE :: 3. FUEL LINE LEAKS AT A REAR COUPLING.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY May 24, 1999
Incident date: May 21, 1999
1. TRANSMISSION FAILURES: 2 TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENTS (1997, 1999):: 2. FUEL TANK SENDING UNIT RECALL REPLACEMENT FAILURE :: 3. FUEL LINE LEAKS AT A REAR COUPLING.

Showing 50 of 100 complaints.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1992 JEEP WRANGLER

14 manufacturer communications from 8 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT3
063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE2
160000 STRUCTURE2
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS1
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM1
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.1
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM1
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING1
D-20-02 Rev. A Mar 4, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
DIPAP Requirements - Addition of Jeep Wrangler (JL/JK) and Jeep Gladiator (JT) Hard Top and Targa Top Panel Replacements - All Dealers (Rev. A)
9002849 Sep 3, 2014
160000 STRUCTURE
Part Description: Insulator on Lever Assy Manual Valve - Valve Body - RWD Transmission Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and instruction sheet are now available as a kit. If the insulator requires replacement
9002849 Sep 3, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Part Description: Insulator on Lever Assy Manual Valve - Valve Body - RWD Transmission Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and instruction sheet are now available as a kit. If the insulator requires replacement
9002849 Sep 3, 2014
160000 STRUCTURE
Part Description: Insulator on Lever Assy Manual Valve - Valve Body - RWD Transmission Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and instruction sheet are now available as a kit. If the insulator requires replacemen
9002849 Sep 3, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Part Description: Insulator on Lever Assy Manual Valve - Valve Body - RWD Transmission Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and instruction sheet are now available as a kit. If the insulator requires replacemen
0800600REV Dec 29, 2000
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS. *SB
080600 Feb 25, 2000
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REVISED WIRE SPLICE PROCEDURE AND RELATED PARTS. *TT
110798 Dec 11, 1998
063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
OUTER EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS MAY FATIGUE/BREAK. *AK
110798 Jul 31, 1998
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
THE OUTER EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS MAY FATIGUE AND BREAK. *YC
110798 Jul 31, 1998
063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
THE OUTER EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS MAY FATIGUE AND BREAK. *YC
081698 Apr 17, 1998
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
INFORMATION ON INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT. *AK
070397 May 9, 1997
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
VARIOUS CAR OWNER'S HAVE EXPRESSED INTEREST IN USING ENGINE COOLANTS MADE WITH PROPYLENE GLYCOL INSTEAD OF ETHYLENE GLYCOL. *YC
070397 May 9, 1997
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CONCERNS WITH ENGINE COOLANT USAGE. *NLM
230397 Feb 14, 1997
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
DIFFICULT TO CLEAN LIGHT COLORED "CHALKY" RESIDUE FROM PLASTIC BODY COMPONENTS THAT ARE MOLDED IN BLACK. *TW

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.

RQ24012 Opened: Jul 5, 2024
RQ, Open , Model Year: 2021
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: 2018
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: 2011
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: 2018
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: 2007
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
PE11019 Opened: May 23, 2011 , Closed: Nov 7, 2011
PE, Closed , Model Year: 2007
Airbag Clockspring Failure
In its July 29, 2011 response to ODI's May 27, 2011 information request letter, Chrysler provided 153 MY 2007-2008 owner reports, additional to the 28 ODI Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs), which related to the illumination of the air bag light (ABL) due to a faulty clockspring (CS) wiring circuit... Read more
PE10032 Opened: Aug 23, 2010 , Closed: Feb 16, 2011
PE, Closed , Model Year: 2007
Fuel Spill During Refueling
ODI found the rate of warranty claims related to fuel spit back on the subject vehicles is lower than other vehicles previously recalled to correct defects related to fuel spit back.Although the rate of complaints reported to the agency on the subject vehicles is higher than or similar to the rates ... Read more
PE09037 Opened: Aug 12, 2009 , Closed: Nov 17, 2009
PE, Closed , Model Year: 2007
TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING / FIRE
IN A LETTER DATED NOVEMBER 3, 2009, CHRYSLER GROUP LLC (CHRYSLER), NOTIFIED NHTSA THAT IT WILL CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL OF APPROXIMATELY 161,000 MODEL YEAR (MY) 2007 AND 2008 JEEP WRANGLER VEHICLES BUILT WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS.CHRYSLER STATED THAT THESE VEHICLES WERE NOT EQUIPPED WITH A TRANSMI... Read more
EQ09006 Opened: Jul 22, 2009 , Closed: Aug 19, 2009
EQ, Closed , Model Year: 2007
TOW BAR ASSEMBLY FAILURE
THE DEFECTIVE TOW BAR ASSEMBLIES INVOLVED IN THIS RECALL WERE SUPPLIED TO CHRYSLER FOR USE ON SOME OF ITS JEEP WRANGLER VEHICLES.THE PURPOSE OF THIS INVESTIGATION WAS TO IDENTIFY ANY ADDITIONAL PURCHASERS OF IDENTICAL OR SUBSTANTIALLY SIMILAR DEFECTIVE ASSEMBLIES AND TO INITIATE ADDITIONAL DEFECT RE... 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: 1987
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: 1987
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: 1987
SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
EA93031 Opened: Dec 15, 1993 , Closed: Jun 17, 1994
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1987
SENDING UNIT GASKET FAILS
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: 1987
EXHAUST SYSTEM FIRES
There is no summary currently available
EA92014 Opened: May 22, 1992 , Closed: May 28, 1993
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1987
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
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, 2026).

283 Total Recalls
23,021 Total Complaints
27 Investigations
900 Reported Crashes
688 Reported Fires
39 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 3 17 View
2025 4 120 View
2024 11 1,466 View
2023 14 591 View
2022 15 661 View
2021 15 1,527 View
2020 12 798 View
2019 9 1,094 View
2018 14 2,643 View
2017 5 422 View
2016 5 651 View
2015 3 691 View
2014 4 858 View
2013 7 1,046 View
2012 10 1,289 View
2011 11 682 View
2010 11 907 View
2009 7 501 View
2008 9 1,254 View
2007 10 793 View
2006 3 852 View
2005 2 757 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 (current) 6 100
1991 8 100 View
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 96 662 View
LIBERTY 92 11,701 View
COMPASS 53 5,936 View
GRAND WAGONEER 53 298 View
GLADIATOR 45 1,287 View
RENEGADE 34 3,433 View