1993 JEEP WRANGLER

5 recalls, 134 complaints - 18 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

Complaint Statistics

134 total complaints 11 crashes 5 fires 2 injuries 1 deaths

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP13
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY10
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR7
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR7
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL6
PARKING BRAKE5
STRUCTURE:BODY4
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM4
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH4
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)3
STRUCTURE:BODY Nov 6, 2024
Incident date: Nov 6, 2024
The structural integrity of the hood and front bumper failed due to unsafe modifications performed by Rocky Ridge and endorsed by Ford Motor Company. The hood's structural reinforcements and crush zones were cut to fit a hood scoop, and sections of the front bumper were removed, compromising crashwo... Read more
Crash 1 injured
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Nov 25, 2023
Incident date: Nov 23, 2023
The Power conversion system (PCS) failed during driving, disabling the rear motor and regenerative braking. This severely affected the driving characteristics of the vehicle, including top speed, braking profile and handling.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Aug 24, 2018
Incident date: Aug 24, 2018
HELLO, I PURCHASED A USED JEEP IN MAY 2018. ONCE I TOOK POSSESSION OF THE JEEP, MY MECHANIC MENTIONED THERE WAS AN OPEN RECALL. SO, I CALLED THE LOCAL DEALER ABOUT REPAIRING THE RECALL DEFECT. I WAS TOLD THEY COULDN'T HELP ME BECAUSE THE JEEP WAS TO OLD AND THEY DIDN'T HAVE THE PARTS ON HAND. THEY ... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Jul 28, 2015
Incident date: Dec 1, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 JEEP WRANGLER. WHILE REFUELING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED FUEL LEAKING FROM THE FUEL TANK. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT NOTICED FUEL VAPORS EMITTING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL TANK AND THE SENDING UNIT... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Oct 6, 2012
Incident date: Oct 6, 2012
FUEL SENDING UNIT PROBLEMS THAT DON'T LET THE FUEL GAUGE READ CORRECTLY. *TR
PARKING BRAKE May 1, 2011
Incident date: Mar 1, 2011
PARKING BRAKE FOOT PEDAL ASSEMBLY DEFECTIVE. WAS REPLACED A FEW YEARS AGO BASED ON MANUFACTURER RECALL. SAME PROBLEM STILL OCCURRING: BRAKE WILL RELEASE BY ITSELF, AT FIRST WAS OCCASIONAL, NOW IS ALL THE TIME, MAKING THE PARKING BRAKE INOPERABLE. DEFECTIVE ASSEMBLY. *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Jan 16, 2008
Incident date: Jan 15, 2008
93,WRANGLER,MANUAL TRANS. GAS TANK LEAKS AND FILLS GARAGE UP WITH GAS FUMES AND GAS. PARKING BRAKE DISENGAGES , AND WONT ENGAGE . DEALER SAYS RECALLS HAVE BEEN DONE IN THE PAST. PROBLEM IS HAPPENING AGAIN AND SHOULD BE FIXED AGAIN UNDER SAME RECALL. *TR
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE Jan 16, 2008
Incident date: Jan 15, 2008
93,WRANGLER,MANUAL TRANS. GAS TANK LEAKS AND FILLS GARAGE UP WITH GAS FUMES AND GAS. PARKING BRAKE DISENGAGES , AND WONT ENGAGE . DEALER SAYS RECALLS HAVE BEEN DONE IN THE PAST. PROBLEM IS HAPPENING AGAIN AND SHOULD BE FIXED AGAIN UNDER SAME RECALL. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM Apr 7, 2006
Incident date: Jul 21, 2000
AC LINE RUBBING AGAINST FENDER. IT FINALLY BROKE DOWN THE LINE CAUSING IT TO LEAK WITH EXTREME PRESSURE. REPLACE LINE AND MADE A BRACKET TO HOLD LINE AWAY FROM FENDER. *JB
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER Apr 7, 2006
Incident date: Jul 21, 2000
AC LINE RUBBING AGAINST FENDER. IT FINALLY BROKE DOWN THE LINE CAUSING IT TO LEAK WITH EXTREME PRESSURE. REPLACE LINE AND MADE A BRACKET TO HOLD LINE AWAY FROM FENDER. *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR Jan 31, 2005
Incident date: Jul 12, 1999
THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WAS REPLACED ON A NHTSA RECALL. HOWEVER, PROBLEM RECURRED, PER THE DEALER. MANUFACTURED WAS CONTACTED, AND CONSUMER HAS BEEN INFORMED THAT RECALLS WERE A ONE TIME REPAIR AT NO COST. NO RECALLS FOR THE PART MENTIONED. *AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Aug 15, 1998
CLEARCOAT ON PAINT STARTED TO PEEL & FLAKE OFF AFTER HAVING TO PARK VEHICLE OUTSIDE OF GARAGE FOR A FEW WEEKS IN SUMMER (100 DEGREE + HEAT). DEALER REPAINTED HOOD. NOW, THE REST OF THE PAINT IS PEELING AND FLAKING, BUT DEALER WILL NOT WARRANTY THE REPEIRS. I AM WILLING TO TAKE THIS AS FAR AS I NE... Read more
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL Oct 31, 2003
PROBLEMS WITH BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY. *MR THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT, BECAUSE THE DEALERSHIP CLAIMED THEY DID NOT KNOW ABOUT ANY RECALL. *SCC *JB
PARKING BRAKE Jul 13, 2003
Incident date: Jul 11, 2003
THE PARKING BRAKE RELEASED ON ITS OWN, CAUSING THE CAR TO ROLL DOWN THE HILL IT WAS PARKED ON AND HIT A LARGE ROCK.*AK
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR Jun 22, 2003
Incident date: Jun 10, 2003
CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED AT 41,000 MILES. *NLM
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Jun 18, 2003
Incident date: Jun 17, 2003
FUEL TANK RUPTURED WHILE DRIVING. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL May 19, 2003
THE EMERGENCY BRAKE RELEASED WHICH ALLOWED THE TRANSMISSION TO ENGAGE ABRUPTLY WITH FORCE. A RECALL WAS ISSUED REGARDING THE PROBLEM, HOWEVER IT WAS ONLY FOR JEEPS WITH A MANUAL TRANSMISSION. NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 02V041000 PARKING BRAKE. *JB
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL Apr 24, 2003
Incident date: Oct 21, 2002
THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING RECALL REMEDY 02V041000. DAIMLER CHRYSLER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THE NEAREST AUTHORIZED REPAIR DEALER WAS 6 HOURS AWAY. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED AUTHORIZATION TO HAVE A LOCAL SHOP/MECHANIC PERFORM REMEDY, HOWEVER DAIMLER CHRYSLER DENIED THE REQUEST. T... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Apr 22, 2003
Incident date: Apr 22, 2003
THE HEAD GASKET FAILED ON THE VEHICLE. *JB
PARKING BRAKE Feb 4, 2003
Incident date: Nov 25, 2002
CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE REGARDING THE PARKING BRAKE PEDAL. *JG PH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR Jan 27, 2003
Incident date: Jan 26, 2003
THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS HAD EXPERIENCED THE SAME DEFECT STATED IN RECALL NUMBER 99 V 340 000, BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED BECAUSE OF THE YEAR. *AK THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS SEPARATED FROM THE HUB AND THE CONSUMER HAD LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. *SCC
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Oct 22, 2002
PLEASE ADD INFORMATION. MR
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR Oct 22, 2002
CONSUMER STATES OF HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE DOORS DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. MR *TS
SEAT BELTS:FRONT Oct 21, 2002
CONSUMER STATES OF HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE TWO FRONT SEAT BELTS. DEALER WAS NOT CONTACED. TS
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL Jul 22, 2002
Incident date: Feb 22, 2002
WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK EMERGENCY BRAKE RELEASED, AND VEHICLE ROLLED DOWN THE HILL.*AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH Jul 17, 2002
Incident date: Jul 7, 2002
ATTENDED A MOTOCROSS RACE ON 7-07-02 WHERE I HAD TRACKSIDE PARKING WHICH WAS ON A VERY STEEP HILL.PARKED VEHICLE AND LEFT IN FIRST GEAR AND SET PARKING BRAKE.WAS IN VIEW OF VEHICLE FOR MOST OF RACES.NOTED AS RACES PROGRESSED INTO THE AFTERNOON AND MORE PEOPLE ARRIVED THAT THERE WAS SOME SITTING IN ... Read more
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE May 30, 2002
Incident date: May 27, 2002
WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH THE VEHICLE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*JB
Fire
PARKING BRAKE May 16, 2002
Incident date: Mar 4, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN PARKED ON A HILL THE EMERGENCY BRAKE UNLOCKED CAUSING VEHICLE TO ROLL DOWN THE HILL.*JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL Apr 16, 2002
Incident date: Apr 10, 2002
FUEL VAPOR LINE BECAME DETACHED CAUSING FUEL LEAK IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO EXHAUST PIPE WHICH CREATED A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD. I REPAIRED THIS DEFECT BY USING A CLAMP TO SECURE THE LINE BACK TO FUEL TANK. THERE ARE TWO OF THESE VAPOR LINES THAT ARE ON EACH END OF THE TANK AND THEY ARE NOT SECURED WIT... Read more
Fire
PARKING BRAKE Feb 20, 2002
Incident date: Feb 13, 2002
VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON A HILL IN REVERSE, ENGINE WAS OFF. SHIFTED LEVER AND IT POPPED INTO NEUTRAL, ROLLING BACKWARDS INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. *AK CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH EMERGENCY BRAKE ENGAGED AND TRANSMISSION WAS IN REVERSE. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE DISENGAGED AND TRANSMISSIO... Read more
Crash
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY Feb 20, 2002
Incident date: Feb 13, 2002
VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON A HILL IN REVERSE, ENGINE WAS OFF. SHIFTED LEVER AND IT POPPED INTO NEUTRAL, ROLLING BACKWARDS INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. *AK CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH EMERGENCY BRAKE ENGAGED AND TRANSMISSION WAS IN REVERSE. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE DISENGAGED AND TRANSMISSIO... Read more
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR Feb 15, 2002
Incident date: Jan 3, 2002
THEY ARE SAYING THAT MY PARTICULAR JEEP IS NOT WITHIN THE RECALL, BUT MY JEEP IS IN THE SHOP AS WE SPEAK BECAUSE OF THIS BRAKE FAILURE.
Crash
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL Feb 11, 2002
Incident date: Dec 1, 2001
PARKING BRAKE HAS FAILED REPEATEDLY LEADING TO A ROLLING ACCIDENT IN 12/2001. NO OTHER ROLL-A-WAYS LEAD TO ACCIDENTS, BUT DID ON SEVERAL OCCASION LEAD TO MINOR DAMAGE. LOCAL DEALER AND FACTORY REPRESENTATIVES HAD NOTHING TO SAVE REGARDING REPAIRS OR LIABILITY. I PERSONALLY KNOW SEVERAL OTHER WRANGLE... Read more
Crash
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM Feb 6, 2002
Incident date: Nov 17, 1995
AFTER TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALER TO GET FUEL SENDING UNIT REPLACED, VEHICLE STARTED TO LEAK FUEL WHEN CONSUMER WOULD PUT TOO MUCH FUEL INSIDE GAS TANK. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR Aug 27, 2001
Incident date: Aug 19, 2001
WHILE COMING TO A STOP THE ROTOR SEPARATED FROM THE HUB. LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY WAS EXPERIENCED.*AK
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH Jun 28, 2001
Incident date: Feb 1, 2001
DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WOULDN'T LOCK. DEALERSHIP ORDERED A NEW LATCH FOR DOOR. LATCH WAS THE WRONG PART. CURRENTLY, SHE COULDN'T OPEN THE DOOR AT ALL. THEN, THEY REPLACEDIT AGAIN, AND SHE COULD OPEN DOOR FROM OUTSIDE. THIRD TIME DOOR WAS COMPLETLY BROKEN. DOOR DIDN'T OPEN AT ALL. DEALERSHIP... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR Jun 19, 2001
Incident date: Dec 1, 2000
CATALYTIC CONVERTER WAS REPLACED IN 01/98 THE EXHAUST SYSTEM BEGAN GETTING NOISY AGAIN IN 99 EVENTUALLY THE MANIFOLD CRACK APPEARED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE Jun 19, 2001
Incident date: Dec 1, 2000
CATALYTIC CONVERTER WAS REPLACED IN 01/98 THE EXHAUST SYSTEM BEGAN GETTING NOISY AGAIN IN 99 EVENTUALLY THE MANIFOLD CRACK APPEARED.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP May 30, 2001
FUEL TANK SENDING UNIT GASKET CRACKED CAUSING FUEL VAPOR LEAKS. VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED UNDER RECALL 94 V 106 000; HOWEVER, PROBLEM HAS REOCCURRED. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY May 30, 2001
FUEL GUAGE MISREADS AMOUNT OF FUEL IN VEHICLE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE Apr 19, 2001
Incident date: Dec 1, 2000
ENGINE STARTED TO SOUND LOUDER THAN NORMAL WHEN STARTING UP FROM A COLD START. NOTICED ENGINE WAS COVERED IN OIL. WHEN I TOOK IT TO BE REPAIRED, THE MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT THE MANIFOLD EXHAUST BOLT HAD FAILED AND THAT CAUSED MY PROBLEM. HAD IT REPAIRED FOR $300.00. THEN I FOUND OUT ABOUT THE "TECHN... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC Feb 26, 2001
Incident date: Feb 15, 2001
EXACT SAME BRAKES RECALLED ON CHEROKEE NHTS CAMPAIGN ID 99V340000. *AK
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Nov 20, 2000
Incident date: Nov 10, 2000
THE JEEP WAS PARKED IN GARAGE AND HAD WORKED OKAY THE DAY BEFORE. I STARTED ENGINE WITH CLUTCH DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE RAMMED FORWARD HITTING A DOOR IN THE GARAGE AND NARROWLY MISSING A GAS WATERHEATER. MECHANIC LATER SAID THE CLUTCH BEARING CRACKED (VERY RARE HE CLAIMS). THE CLUTCH WAS RUINED, TH... Read more
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY Sep 8, 2000
STARTER FAILED TWO TIMES. *ET
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD Sep 8, 2000
Incident date: Mar 1, 1993
WINDSHIELD GASKET FAILED. *ET
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Aug 16, 2000
Incident date: Aug 1, 2000
PLASTIC PART THAT HOLDS BELT BUCKLE IN PLACE IS DETERIORATING AND DOES NOT PROPERLY RESTRAIN. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Jul 17, 2000
Incident date: Jul 6, 2000
RECALL 94V106000/ FUEL PUMP. HOWEVER, CONSUMER DID NOT RECEIVE RECALL NOTICE. MANUFACTURER INDICATED NO REPAIRS ON VEHICLE & IT WAS UNDER RECALL. CONTACTED DEALER & INFORMED REPAIRED. OWNER BROUGHT VEHICLE NEW & HAD NO REPAIRS FOR FUEL PUMP DONE.*AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR Jul 5, 2000
Incident date: Jul 5, 1999
FRONT SEATBELTS WILL NOT RETRACT BACK INTO THE MACHENISM. CONSUMER HAS BROUGHT JEEP TO DEALER 5 TIMES FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. *AK
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) Jun 23, 2000
Incident date: Jun 12, 2000
CLUTCH PEDAL LINKAGE DETACHED AND CLUTCH WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. CLUTCH WAS THEN INOPERATIVE AND VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO NEARBY DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR. DEALER REPLACED CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. IF THIS FAILURE HAD OCCURED IN TRAFFIC OR IN A PEDESTRIAN CROSSING, SERIOU... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP May 3, 2000
CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER IN REFERENCE TO RECALL 94V106000/MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 624/625 CONCERNING FUEL PUMP FAILURE. DEALER CORRECTED THE RECALL PROBLEM, CONSUMER NOTICED FUEL WAS CURRENTLY LEAKING FROM THE TANK. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

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Technical Service Bulletins, 1993 JEEP WRANGLER

18 manufacturer communications from 12 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
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING2
162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS1
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD1
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS1
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM1
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)
R2118796A Feb 26, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
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
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 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 replacement
1802002 Jun 24, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FLASH PROGRAMMING FAILURE RECOVERY. *SLC
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
063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
THE OUTER EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS MAY FATIGUE AND BREAK. *YC
110798 Jul 31, 1998
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
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
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CONCERNS WITH ENGINE COOLANT USAGE. *NLM
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
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
CH232695 May 1, 1995
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
UNKNOWN
CH231895 Apr 1, 1995
162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
THE SPREADER BAR LOCATED BETWEEN THE CENTER AND REAR BOWS MAY NOT STAY IN THE LOCKED POSITION. *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 (current) 5 134
1992 6 100 View
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