1988 Jeep Wrangler

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

6 recalls · 9 investigations · oldest first

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   1989-04-12Visibility88V155000 Windshield frame metal may crack at the wiper arm pivot mountings due to metal stress during wiper operation.

   Remedy: Retrofit with a windshield frame reinforcement at the wiper pivot locations and redesigned linkage components to reduce stress at the pivot mountings.

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   1989-08-11Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-12-11 Safety belt retractor
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   1992-02-05Preliminary evaluationClosed 1992-05-22 Fuel tank/exhaust interfer
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   1992-05-22Engineering analysisClosed 1993-05-28 Fuel tank/exhaust interfer
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   1992-09-09Preliminary evaluationClosed 1993-01-29 Exhaust system fires
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   1993-02-26Service brakes, hydraulic92V148000 On 1987 through early 1990 models, both front brake hoses can wear due to direct contact with the wheel opening splash shields. On the late 1990 through 1992 models, periodic rubbing contact of the…

   Remedy: The 1987 to 1990 model vehicles will have both splash shields replaced and both front brake hoses replaced as necessary. All affected late 1990 through 1992 model year vehicles will have additional…

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   1993-12-15Engineering analysisClosed 1994-06-17 Sending unit gasket fails
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   1994-04-26Preliminary evaluationClosed 1994-08-30 Seat belt buckle failure
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   1994-08-30Engineering analysisClosed 1997-09-30 Seat belt buckle failure
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    1995-01-03Fuel system, gasoline94V106000 Vehicle description: multipurpose passenger vehicles equipped with plastic fuel tanks. The fuel tank sending unit gasket can crack causing fuel and fuel vapor leaks.

    Remedy: Replace the fuel tank sending unit gasket.

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    1995-03-27Preliminary evaluationClosed 1995-07-28 Seat back failure
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    1997-10-27Recall queryClosed 1998-06-30 Fuel leakage
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    2004-06-16Equipment04E041000 Bestop aftermarket rear shell roof racks,manufactured between April 27 and May 20, 2004, designed for use with the bestop hardtop made for the 1986-1995 and 1997-2003 Jeep Wrangler. The cockpit…

    Remedy: Bestop will notify its customers and provide a repair kit and installation instructions free of charge. Owner notification began June 16, 2004. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within…

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    2006-04-03Exterior lighting06E026000 Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber…

    Remedy: Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. The recall began on April 3, 2006. Owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.

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    2007-10-15Fuel system, gasoline07E064000 Certain federal-mogul aftermarket fuel pumps sold under the brand names of carter, accuflow, napa, truflow, parts depo, and parts master, shipped between August 2006 and July 2007 for use on the…

    Remedy: Federal-mogul will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pumps free of charge. The recall began on October 15, 2007. Owners can contact federal-mogul at 248-354-7700.

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Is the 1988 Jeep Wrangler reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1988 Jeep Wrangler is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1988 Jeep Wrangler?

The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 32% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1988 Jeep Wrangler have?

6 recalls on file for this model year.