MYRModel Year Report

1991 Jeep Wrangler

▲ Better than typical
1991 Jeep Wrangler
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:56:18.020Z

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
77
Recalls
8

Campaigns on file for 1991

Investigations
4

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Fuel system, gasoline

22% of complaints

Complaints per year

1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 41 complaints 1988: 53 complaints 1989: 63 complaints 1990: 80 complaints 1991: 77 complaints 1991 77 1992: 77 complaints 1993: 109 complaints 1994: 159 complaints 1995: 202 complaints 1996: 2 complaints 1996 1997: 401 complaints 1998: 265 complaints 1999: 213 complaints 2000: 251 complaints 2001: 170 complaints 2001 2002: 108 complaints 2003: 98 complaints 2004: 192 complaints 2005: 649 complaints 2006: 730 complaints 2006 2007: 555 complaints 2008: 873 complaints 2009: 372 complaints 2010: 686 complaints 2011: 485 complaints 2011 2012: 835 complaints 2013: 657 complaints 2014: 658 complaints 2015: 477 complaints 2016: 461 complaints 2016 2017: 312 complaints 2018: 1,823 complaints 2019: 746 complaints 2020: 616 complaints 2021: 953 complaints 2021 2022: 411 complaints 2023: 373 complaints 2024: 752 complaints 2025: 71 complaints 2026: 12 complaints 2026
1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 41 complaints 1988: 53 complaints 1989: 63 complaints 1990: 80 complaints 1991: 77 complaints 1991 77 1992: 77 complaints 1993: 109 complaints 1994: 159 complaints 1995: 202 complaints 1995 1996: 2 complaints 1997: 401 complaints 1998: 265 complaints 1998 1999: 213 complaints 2000: 251 complaints 2001: 170 complaints 2001 2002: 108 complaints 2003: 98 complaints 2004: 192 complaints 2004 2005: 649 complaints 2006: 730 complaints 2007: 555 complaints 2007 2008: 873 complaints 2009: 372 complaints 2010: 686 complaints 2010 2011: 485 complaints 2012: 835 complaints 2013: 657 complaints 2013 2014: 658 complaints 2015: 477 complaints 2016: 461 complaints 2016 2017: 312 complaints 2018: 1,823 complaints 2019: 746 complaints 2019 2020: 616 complaints 2021: 953 complaints 2022: 411 complaints 2022 2023: 373 complaints 2024: 752 complaints 2025: 71 complaints 2025 2026: 12 complaints
1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 41 complaints 1988: 53 complaints 1988 1989: 63 complaints 1990: 80 complaints 1991: 77 complaints 1991 77 1992: 77 complaints 1993: 109 complaints 1994: 159 complaints 1994 1995: 202 complaints 1996: 2 complaints 1996 1997: 401 complaints 1998: 265 complaints 1998 1999: 213 complaints 2000: 251 complaints 2000 2001: 170 complaints 2002: 108 complaints 2002 2003: 98 complaints 2004: 192 complaints 2004 2005: 649 complaints 2006: 730 complaints 2006 2007: 555 complaints 2008: 873 complaints 2008 2009: 372 complaints 2010: 686 complaints 2010 2011: 485 complaints 2012: 835 complaints 2012 2013: 657 complaints 2014: 658 complaints 2014 2015: 477 complaints 2016: 461 complaints 2016 2017: 312 complaints 2018: 1,823 complaints 2018 2019: 746 complaints 2020: 616 complaints 2020 2021: 953 complaints 2022: 411 complaints 2022 2023: 373 complaints 2024: 752 complaints 2024 2025: 71 complaints 2026: 12 complaints 2026

1991: 77 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19840
19850
19861
198741
198853
198963
199080
199177
199277
1993109
1994159
1995202
19962
1997401
1998265
1999213
2000251
2001170
2002108
200398
2004192
2005649
2006730
2007555
2008873
2009372
2010686
2011485
2012835
2013657
2014658
2015477
2016461
2017312
20181,823
2019746
2020616
2021953
2022411
2023373
2024752
202571
202612

Known problem areas

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

Fuel system, gasoline

22% · 17 reports

Most commonly citing tank assembly and fuel pump.

Show complaint excerpts

The contact owns a 1991 Jeep Wrangler. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 02V041000 (Parking Brake), 94V106000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available at the contacts local dealer.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-01-02

Also filed under Parking brake

Parking brake

17% · 13 reports

Most commonly citing conventional.

CRASH
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Nar 04/07/2003 mr when the consumer exited the vehicle, it rolled back, rapidly accelerated hit a curb and became airborne and disappeared over the cliff. The consumer beliveved the recall defect was the result of the accident..

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-01-06

1991 Jeep Wrangler parking brake disengaged and vehicle rolled down a hill and hit a car. *mr the consumer requested to be reimbursed for the damages that were caused.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-01-22

Truck was parked with emergency parking brake on, jumped out of gear and rolled down drive into the street and hit parked car, no one was injury. Please describe *ak.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-08-08

Also filed under Power train

Engine and engine cooling

16% · 12 reports

Most commonly citing engine and catalytic convertor.

Seat belts

14% · 11 reports

Most commonly citing retractor and buckle assembly.

Power train

14% · 11 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and pedal/hand lever(motorcycle).

CRASH
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Axle shift fork assembly replaced 4 times due to 4WD failure.

NHTSA ODI report, 1994-11-07

Safety timeline

8 recalls · 4 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1990-12-31Equipment90V178000 Certification label does not contain required tire and wheel information.

    Remedy: Install supplemental tire information labels adjacent to certification labels.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. R
    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1993-07-21Electrical system93V083000 Salt corrosion products between the starter solenoid wire and the adjacent battery feed in the bulkhead connector may short these connections, causing the circuit to bypass the ignition key control…

    Remedy: The starter solenoid wiring will be separated from the battery feed wire by relocating it within the bulkhead connector on affected vehicles.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  4. I
    1993-10-29Engineering analysisClosed 1994-11-25 Driveshaft/univ.joint fail
  5. I
    1993-12-15Engineering analysisClosed 1994-06-17 Sending unit gasket fails
  6. R
    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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    1995-08-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1996-01-26 Rear axle shaft separation
  8. I
    1997-10-27Recall queryClosed 1998-06-30 Fuel leakage
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    1998-03-09Service brakes, hydraulic98V005000 Vehicle description: passenger and multi-purpose vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the states of Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, new…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace these rotors with rotors that are coated with a corrosion protection.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  10. R
    2002-09-30Parking brake02V041000 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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

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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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1991 Jeep Wrangler — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Fuel system, gasoline: 17 reports on file for this year.
  • Parking brake: 13 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 12 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 90V178000 · Equipment
  • Recall 92V148000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 93V083000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 94V106000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 98V005000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 02V041000 · Parking brake
  • Recall 04E041000 · Equipment
  • Recall 06E026000 · Exterior lighting
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FAQ

Is the 1991 Jeep Wrangler reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1991 Jeep Wrangler is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1991 Jeep Wrangler?
The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1991 Jeep Wrangler have?
8 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.