Known Recalls

Model year record

1991 Jeep Wrangler

6 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 100 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 02V041000

Parking brake: conventional

Component
Parking brake: conventional
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
316,148
Reported to NHTSA
2002-02-07
Owners notified
2002-09-30

Defect description

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS, THE PARKING BRAKE CAN SELF-RELEASE WITHOUT WARNING.

Safety risk

THIS COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO ROLL AWAY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer 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 DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall campaignNHTSA 98V005000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
293,369
Reported to NHTSA
1998-01-12
Owners notified
1998-03-09

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 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THE FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTORS CAN EXPERIENCE SEVERE CORROSION IF OPERATED FOR AN EXTENSIVE PERIOD IN THE "SALT BELT." IF THE ROTORS ARE NOT REPLACED, THE CORROSION CAN EVENTUALLY COMPROMISE THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE STAMPED STEEL CENTER HUB SECTION OF THE ROTOR.

Safety risk

THE REDUCED STRENGTH CAN ALLOW THE CAST IRON WEAR SURFACE TO SEPARATE FROM THE HUB, REDUCING THE BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE VEHICLE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE ROTORS WITH ROTORS THAT ARE COATED WITH A CORROSION PROTECTION.

Recall campaignNHTSA 94V106000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
230,000
Reported to NHTSA
1994-06-09
Owners notified
1995-01-03

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.

Safety risk

FUEL AND FUEL VAPOR LEAKED FROM THE FUEL TANK CAN RESULT IN FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE THE FUEL TANK SENDING UNIT GASKET.

Recall campaignNHTSA 93V083000

Electrical system: ignition: switch

Component
Electrical system: ignition: switch
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
100,000
Reported to NHTSA
1993-05-11
Owners notified
1993-07-21

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 IGNITION KEY IN THE IGNITION LOCK.

Safety risk

THE UNINTENDED START OF A VEHICLE WITH A MANUALTRANSMISSION LEFT IN A DRIVE GEAR CAN RESULT IN A RUNAWAY VEHICLE.

Manufacturer remedy

THE STARTER SOLENOID WIRING WILL BE SEPARATED FROM THE BATTERY FEED WIRE BY RELOCATING IT WITHIN THE BULKHEAD CONNECTOR ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.

Recall campaignNHTSA 92V148000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
280,000
Reported to NHTSA
1992-10-14
Owners notified
1993-02-26

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 CONDITIONS.

Safety risk

EITHER CONDITION CAN CAUSE LOSS OF FRONT BRAKE SYSTEMFUNCTIONS, RESULTING IN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES AND AN INCREASED RISK OFVEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer 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 WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED AS NECESSARY.

Recall campaignNHTSA 90V178000

Equipment: other: labels

Component
Equipment: other: labels
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
2,800
Reported to NHTSA
1990-10-03
Owners notified
1990-12-31

Defect description

CERTIFICATION LABEL DOES NOT CONTAIN REQUIRED TIRE AND WHEEL INFORMATION.

Safety risk

VEHICLES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 120.

Manufacturer remedy

INSTALL SUPPLEMENTAL TIRE INFORMATION LABELS ADJACENT TO CERTIFICATION LABELS.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine and engine cooling: engine10—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly9—
Parking brake: conventional782,000 mi
Parking brake6115,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump4—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly4—
Seat belts: front: retractor4—
Electrical system: ignition: module3—
Fuel system, gasoline3115,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission3—
Electrical system: wiring2—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline2—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor2—
Fuel system, other2—
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift2—
Power train: clutch assembly2—
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)2—
Seat belts2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings2—
Suspension: rear2—
Electrical system: ignition: switch1—
Electrical system: starter assembly1—
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1—
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1—
Exterior lighting: headlights1—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail1106,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting1—
Fuel/propulsion system170,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1—
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch1—
Power train1—
Seat belts: front: webbing1—
Seats: front assembly: recliner1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1—
Structure: body: door1—
Tires1214,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt1—
Unknown or other1—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1—
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1—

The 1990 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1992 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.