Model year record

1994 Jeep Wrangler

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 184 owner complaints on file.

Jeep Wrangler, 1987–1995 generation
Pictured: the 1987–1995 generation. Coolalabright, CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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 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.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump13—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly12—
Parking brake10112,000 mi
Parking brake: conventional10—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor9—
Engine and engine cooling: engine7—
Fuel system, gasoline791,656 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor785,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch6—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly692,500 mi
Visibility: windshield5—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline4—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system4—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe4—
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch4—
Power train: manual transmission4—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings3—
Power train: automatic transmission3—
Visibility: power window devices and controls3—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner2—
Fuel/propulsion system2100,800 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit2—
Seat belts: front2—
Seat belts: front: anchorage2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip2—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar2—
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)2126,472 mi
Structure: body: door2—
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments2—
Unknown or other2—
Air bags1—
Air bags: frontal1—
Electrical system1130,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch1—
Electrical system: starter assembly1—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1—
Engine and engine cooling1130,000 mi
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: LPG systems: tank valve/gauge1—
Exterior lighting: headlights1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery1—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage1—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank: selector devices1—
Fuel system, other: storage1—
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch1—
Power train1—
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines1—
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1—
Power train: axle assembly1—
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)1—
Power train: driveline: driveshaft1—
Seat belts1—
Seat belts: front: webbing1—
Seats1—
Service brakes1100,800 mi
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor1—
Service brakes, hydraulic1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: drum1—
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device1264,725 mi
Structure: body1—
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut1—
Structure: body: roof and pillars1—
Structure: frame and members1—
Suspension1—
Suspension: rear1—
Tires1—
Tires: tread/belt1—
Vehicle speed control1—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1—

The 1993 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 1995 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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All Jeep Wrangler recalls by year

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