MYRModel Year Report

1990 Jeep Wrangler

▲ Better than typical
1990 Jeep Wrangler
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:58:19.805Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Jeep Wrangler Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1990 highlighted. 1984: 0 complaints 1984 1985: 0 complaints 1986: 1 complaints 1987: 38 complaints 1988: 50 complaints 1989: 62 complaints 1990: 79 complaints 1990 1991: 76 complaints 1992: 77 complaints 1993: 108 complaints 1994: 151 complaints 1995: 202 complaints 1996: 2 complaints 1996 1997: 401 complaints 1998: 265 complaints 1999: 213 complaints 2000: 251 complaints 2001: 170 complaints 2002: 108 complaints 2002 2003: 98 complaints 2004: 192 complaints 2005: 649 complaints 2006: 730 complaints 2007: 555 complaints 2008: 872 complaints 2008 2009: 368 complaints 2010: 684 complaints 2011: 481 complaints 2012: 829 complaints 2013: 646 complaints 2014: 647 complaints 2014 2015: 453 complaints 2016: 451 complaints 2017: 304 complaints 2018: 1789 complaints 2019: 721 complaints 2020: 592 complaints 2020 2021: 884 complaints 2022: 369 complaints 2023: 330 complaints 2024: 638 complaints 2025: 56 complaints 2026: 6 complaints 2026
1990: 79 complaints
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YearComplaints
19840
19850
19861
198738
198850
198962
199079
199176
199277
1993108
1994151
1995202
19962
1997401
1998265
1999213
2000251
2001170
2002108
200398
2004192
2005649
2006730
2007555
2008872
2009368
2010684
2011481
2012829
2013646
2014647
2015453
2016451
2017304
20181789
2019721
2020592
2021884
2022369
2023330
2024638
202556
20266

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

PARKING BRAKE 10%

10% of complaints: parking brake — 8 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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MY 1990 JEEP WRANGLER WAS PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY. THE EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE RELEASED ON ITS OWN CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL DOWN THE DRIVEWAY STRIKING ANOTHER VEHICLE PARKED AT THE END OF THE DRIVEWAY. DAMAGE WAS CAUSED TO BOTH VEHICLES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030314

PARKING BRAKE 9%

9% of complaints: parking brake — 7 distinct reports on file.

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DEALERSHIP DOES NOT HAVE THE PARTS FOR PARKING BRAKES RECALL. MR

NHTSA ODI report, 20021101

SEATS 8%

8% of complaints: seats — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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HAD AN ACCIDENT, DRIVER'S SIDE RECLINING SEAT BROKE. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950412

SEATS 8%

8% of complaints: seats — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 8%

8% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 6 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19920205 — PE (closed 19920522)

FUEL TANK/EXHAUST INTERFER

I 19920522 — EA (closed 19930528)

FUEL TANK/EXHAUST INTERFER

R 19930226 — service brakes, hydraulic

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 LE

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 FA

Campaign 92V148000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19930922 — PE (closed 19931215)

SENDING UNIT GASKET FAILS

I 19931029 — EA (closed 19941125)

DRIVESHAFT/UNIV.JOINT FAIL

I 19931215 — EA (closed 19940617)

SENDING UNIT GASKET FAILS

I 19940426 — PE (closed 19940830)

SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE

I 19940830 — EA (closed 19970930)

SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE

R 19950103 — fuel system, gasoline

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.

Campaign 94V106000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19950327 — PE (closed 19950728)

SEAT BACK FAILURE

I 19950817 — PE (closed 19960126)

REAR AXLE SHAFT SEPARATION

I 19971027 — RQ (closed 19980630)

FUEL LEAKAGE

R 19980309 — service brakes, hydraulic

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, NEW HAMP

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE ROTORS WITH ROTORS THAT ARE COATED WITH A CORROSION PROTECTION.

Campaign 98V005000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20020930 — parking brake

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS, THE PARKING BRAKE CAN SELF-RELEASE WITHOUT WARNING.

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 UP

Campaign 02V041000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20040616 — equipment

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 COVE

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 A

Campaign 04E041000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20060403 — exterior lighting

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 S

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.

Campaign 06E026000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20071015 — fuel system, gasoline

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 VEHIC

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.

Campaign 07E064000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1990 Jeep Wrangler — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for parking brake issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for parking brake issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seats issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 92V148000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 94V106000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 98V005000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 02V041000 (parking brake) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 04E041000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E026000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07E064000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1990 Jeep Wrangler reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1990 Jeep Wrangler is rated "better than typical".

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

The most-reported component is parking brake:conventional, accounting for 10% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1990 Jeep Wrangler have?

7 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.