CarRecallWatchThe 1987 Jeep Wrangler has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 38 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 11 fires, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Fuel System, Gasoline (13 reports).
1987 Jeep Wrangler recalls
Most common 1987 Jeep Wrangler problems
Problem areas named in the 38 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 13 |
| Seat Belts | 9 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 9 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Visibility | 3 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
What owners report
I ORDERED PRONTO BRAKE DRUM PART NUMBER BD80003. THE PART NUMBERS ARE CASTED INTO THE PART. THE DRUMS WERE DIFFERENT AND ONE OF THEM CAUSES THE WHEEL TO FREEZE. THE SOURCE OF THE PARTS FOR THE RETAILER SAID IT WAS DEFECTIVE. THE RETAILER RESHIPPED THE PARTS 3 TIMES, EACH TIME THE DRUMS RECEIVED WERE DEFECTIVE. I WAS FORCED TO SWITCH TO ANOTHER BRAND.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1987 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 60 MPH, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED DURING A RAIN STORM. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO CONFIRMED THAT THE VIN WAS EXPIRED AND FAILED TO QUALIFY FOR REPAIRS UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 93V150000 (VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 280,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 361,000.
WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK, THE PARKING BRAKE DISENGAGED AND CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. MR SCC
BLOWOUT RIGHT FRONT,STILLRUNNING THREE TIRES. A GOOD AMOUNT OF TREAD LEFT ON THE THREE REMAINING TIRES. *AK( DOT NUMBER: W2IHFWMN TIRE SIZE: P215/75R15 )
DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT DOES NOT LOCK WHEN BUCKLED. NLM
1987 Jeep Wrangler questions
Does the 1987 Jeep Wrangler have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 1987 Jeep Wrangler: Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings; Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Linkages; Vehicle Speed Control; Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1987 Jeep Wrangler?
Based on 38 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel System, Gasoline (13), Seat Belts (9), Engine And Engine Cooling (9).
How do I check if a recall on my 1987 Jeep Wrangler has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.