1990 Jeep Wrangler Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

4 safety recalls on file

The 1990 Jeep Wrangler has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 79 complaints with NHTSA, including 6 crashes, 5 fires, 3 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Fuel System, Gasoline (20 reports).

4Recalls
79Owner complaints
6Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Wrangler?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1990 Jeep Wrangler recalls

Parking Brake:Conventional

Recall 02V041Feb 7, 2002316,148 vehicles affected

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor

Recall 98V005Jan 12, 1998293,369 vehicles affected

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump

Recall 94V106Jun 9, 1994230,000 vehicles affected

Most common 1990 Jeep Wrangler problems

Problem areas named in the 79 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Fuel System, Gasoline20
Parking Brake17
Seats12
Service Brakes, Hydraulic11
Engine And Engine Cooling10
Seat Belts7
Power Train5
Electrical System4
Suspension3
Visibility2

What owners report

2018-03-13, Unknown Or Other
CATALYTIC CONVERTER RECALL IS NOT BEING HONORED BY CHRYSLER
2015-11-03, Parking Brake
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE PARKING BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY WAS NOT FUNCTIONING. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 02V041000 (PARKING BRAKE). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 57,000.
2015-10-01, Service Brakes
CHRYSLER IS NOT HONORING /REPAIRING THEIR RECALLS. I HAVE EMISSION/SAFETY RECALLS ON MY VEHICLE THAT POTENTIALLY CAUSE A FIRE, EXPLOSION TO NOT ONLY THE OWNER OF THE VEHICLE BUT TO ITS OCCUPANTS TO INCLUDE TRANSIT. CHRYSLER HAS IGNORED THE FACTS THAT THESE RECALLS BUT BE REPAIRED.
2015-08-26, Fuel/Propulsion System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 JEEP WRANGLER. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THERE WERE ODORS OF FUEL COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THERE WERE SIGNS OF THE FUEL LEAKING ON THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 07E064000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.
2015-07-28, Engine
RECALL 617 WAS NOT REPLACED. E BRAKE CABLES NOT REPLACED. DID NOT REPLACE BOTH FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS. I HAD TO GET, TWO NEW DIFFERENTIALS AND CLUTCH IN LESS THAN A YEAR. WITH THE NEW RECALLS LISTED IN THE PAPER WHAT ABOUT MY GAS TANK? THIS IS ANOTHER SAFETY MEASURE TO KEEP MY VEHICLE SAFE ON THE ROAD.

1990 Jeep Wrangler questions

Does the 1990 Jeep Wrangler have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 1990 Jeep Wrangler: Parking Brake:Conventional; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1990 Jeep Wrangler?

Based on 79 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel System, Gasoline (20), Parking Brake (17), Seats (12).

How do I check if a recall on my 1990 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.

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