Model year record

1994 Jeep Wrangler

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

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.