CarRecallWatchThe 1988 Jeep Wrangler has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 50 complaints with NHTSA, including 4 crashes, 10 fires.
The most-reported problem area is Fuel System, Gasoline (16 reports).
1988 Jeep Wrangler recalls
Most common 1988 Jeep Wrangler problems
Problem areas named in the 50 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 16 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 8 |
| Seats | 7 |
| Parking Brake | 6 |
| Seat Belts | 5 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Visibility | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
What owners report
WHEN FILLING MY 1988 JEEP WRANGLER WITH GASOLINE, THE GASOLINE TANK WILL OVERFLOW WITH GASOLINE BEFORE THE PUMP WILL SHUT-OFF. THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME I FILL UP, REGARDLESS OF ORIENTATION OF THE VEHICLE (I.E. UP HILL, DOWN HILL, LEVEL). THE ONLY WAY I CAN TRY AND PREVENT THIS HAZARDOUS SITUATION FROM OCCURRING IS TO TRY AND PREMATURELY STOP THE FLOW OF GASOLINE. SINCE I HAVE TO GUESS AT HOW MUCH GASOLINE IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE FILL UP, AND I'M NOT ALWAYS CORRECT, THIS DOESN'T ALWAYS WORK. BECAUSE THIS OCCURS, IT HAS CAUSED DAMAGE TO BOTH THE PLASTIC SURROUNDING THE GASOLINE FILLER AND THE PAINT BENEATH IT. *TR
I RECENTLY BOUGHT A 1988 JEEP WRANGLER. I HAVE ONLY HAD IT FOR A FEW WEEKS. I STARTED TO NOTICE THAT SOMETIMES WHEN I ENGAGE THE PARKING BRAKE, IT FAILS AND RELEASES. EVERYTIME IT WOULD HAPPEN, IT WOULD HAPPEN RIGHT AWAY AND I WOULD SIMPLY RE-ENGAGE IT, EXCEPT FOR THIS LAST TIME IT HAPPENED. I HAD MY JEEP PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY WITH THE PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED. WHILE I WAS AT SCHOOL, THE PARKING BRAKE FAILED AGAIN AND DISENGAGED. MY JEEP, THEN, ROLLED DOWN MY DRIVEWAY AND HIT A TREE IN MY BACKYARD. THIS HAPPENED JUST THE OTHER DAY AND IT IS STILL IN THE SAME POSITION AS I FOUND IT WHEN I CAME HOME. I HAVE NOT DONE ANYTHING TO FIX IT YET. *TR
CONSUMER STATED WATER LEAKED THROUGH THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. TS *JB
1989 AND NEWER HAVE BEEN RECALLED, WHAT ABOUT MY 1988? MR
HAVE REPLACE PARKING BRAKE ASSY TWICE SINCE PURCHASED. CRASH WAS INTO MY HOUSE WHEN PARKING BRAKE DISENGAGED IN DRIVEWAY. *AK
1988 Jeep Wrangler questions
Does the 1988 Jeep Wrangler have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 1988 Jeep Wrangler: Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings; Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Linkages. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1988 Jeep Wrangler?
Based on 50 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel System, Gasoline (16), Engine And Engine Cooling (8), Seats (7).
How do I check if a recall on my 1988 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.