MYRModel Year Report

1993 Jeep Wrangler

▲ Better than typical
1993 Jeep Wrangler
RENDERED 2026-09-16T17:43:14.723Z

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, 1993 highlighted. 1986: 1 complaints 1986 1987: 41 complaints 1988: 53 complaints 1989: 63 complaints 1990: 80 complaints 1991: 77 complaints 1992: 77 complaints 1992 1993: 109 complaints 1993 1994: 159 complaints 1995: 202 complaints 1996: 2 complaints 1997: 401 complaints 1998: 265 complaints 1998 1999: 213 complaints 2000: 251 complaints 2001: 170 complaints 2002: 108 complaints 2003: 98 complaints 2004: 192 complaints 2004 2005: 649 complaints 2006: 730 complaints 2007: 555 complaints 2008: 873 complaints 2009: 371 complaints 2010: 686 complaints 2010 2011: 485 complaints 2012: 833 complaints 2013: 650 complaints 2014: 654 complaints 2015: 469 complaints 2016: 460 complaints 2016 2017: 309 complaints 2018: 1811 complaints 2019: 737 complaints 2020: 607 complaints 2021: 910 complaints 2022: 383 complaints 2022 2023: 344 complaints 2024: 686 complaints 2025: 62 complaints 2026: 9 complaints 2026
1993: 109 complaints
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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
2009371
2010686
2011485
2012833
2013650
2014654
2015469
2016460
2017309
20181811
2019737
2020607
2021910
2022383
2023344
2024686
202562
20269

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 23%

23% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 25 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing fuel pump and tank assembly.

FIRE
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 17%

17% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 19 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing catalytic convertor and manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe.

FIRE
SEAT BELTS 12%

12% of complaints: seat belts — 13 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing retractor and buckle assembly.

CRASH INJURY
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FRONT PASSENGER SHOULDER HARNESS DID NOT RETAIN OCCUPANT DURING FRONT END-COLLISION 35-50. SUSTAINED HEAD AND MINOR INJRIES. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950221

CONSUMER STATES OF HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE TWO FRONT SEAT BELTS. DEALER WAS NOT CONTACED. TS

NHTSA ODI report, 20021021

PARKING BRAKE 12%

12% of complaints: parking brake — 13 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing conventional and linkage and cable.

CRASH
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THE PARKING BRAKE RELEASED ON ITS OWN, CAUSING THE CAR TO ROLL DOWN THE HILL IT WAS PARKED ON AND HIT A LARGE ROCK.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20030713

The contact owns a 1993 Jeep Wrangler. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 02V041000(Parking Brake); however, the part to do the repair was not yet available. No further information was available.

NHTSA ODI report, 20241106

POWER TRAIN 12%

12% of complaints: power train — 13 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing manual transmission and pedal/hand lever(motorcycle).

CRASH

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19930614 — PE (closed 19931029)

DRIVESHAFT/UNIV.JOINT FAIL

R 19930721 — electrical system

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 OF

Remedy: THE STARTER SOLENOID WIRING WILL BE SEPARATED FROM THE BATTERY FEED WIRE BY RELOCATING IT WITHIN THE BULKHEAD CONNECTOR ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.

Campaign 93V083000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19931029 — EA (closed 19941125)

DRIVESHAFT/UNIV.JOINT FAIL

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 19950817 — PE (closed 19960126)

REAR AXLE SHAFT SEPARATION

I 19971027 — RQ (closed 19980630)

FUEL LEAKAGE

I 19990628 — EA (closed 20000328)

BRAKE ROTER DISC/HUD SEPARATION

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

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1993 Jeep Wrangler — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (25 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (19 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (13 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 93V083000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 94V106000 (fuel system, gasoline) 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.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1993 Jeep Wrangler reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1993 Jeep Wrangler is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1993 Jeep Wrangler?

The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1993 Jeep Wrangler have?

5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.