1993 Jeep Wrangler
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.
- Complaints
- 109
- Recalls
- 5
- Investigations
- 5
- Top problem
- Fuel system, gasoline
Campaigns on file for 1993
Opened by NHTSA
23% of complaints
Complaints per year
1993: 109 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 0 |
| 1985 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 41 |
| 1988 | 53 |
| 1989 | 63 |
| 1990 | 80 |
| 1991 | 77 |
| 1992 | 77 |
| 1993 | 109 |
| 1994 | 159 |
| 1995 | 202 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 401 |
| 1998 | 265 |
| 1999 | 213 |
| 2000 | 251 |
| 2001 | 170 |
| 2002 | 108 |
| 2003 | 98 |
| 2004 | 192 |
| 2005 | 649 |
| 2006 | 730 |
| 2007 | 555 |
| 2008 | 873 |
| 2009 | 372 |
| 2010 | 686 |
| 2011 | 485 |
| 2012 | 835 |
| 2013 | 657 |
| 2014 | 658 |
| 2015 | 477 |
| 2016 | 461 |
| 2017 | 312 |
| 2018 | 1,823 |
| 2019 | 746 |
| 2020 | 616 |
| 2021 | 953 |
| 2022 | 411 |
| 2023 | 373 |
| 2024 | 752 |
| 2025 | 71 |
| 2026 | 12 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Fuel system, gasoline
23% · 25 reportsMost commonly citing fuel pump and tank assembly.
Engine and engine cooling
17% · 19 reportsMost commonly citing catalytic convertor and manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe.
Seat belts
12% · 13 reportsMost commonly citing retractor and buckle assembly.
Show complaint excerpts
Front passenger shoulder harness did not retain occupant during front end-collision 35-50. Sustained head and minor injries. Tt
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-02-21
Consumer states of having problems with the two front seat belts. Dealer was not contaced. Ts
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-10-21
Parking brake
12% · 13 reportsMost commonly citing conventional and linkage and cable.
Show complaint excerpts
The parking brake released on its own, causing the car to roll down the hill it was parked on and hit a large rock.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-07-13
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, 2024-11-06
Power train
12% · 13 reportsMost commonly citing manual transmission and pedal/hand lever(motorcycle).
Safety timeline
5 recalls · 5 investigations · oldest first
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1993-06-14Preliminary evaluationClosed 1993-10-29 Driveshaft/univ.joint fail
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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.
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1993-10-29Engineering analysisClosed 1994-11-25 Driveshaft/univ.joint fail
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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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1995-08-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1996-01-26 Rear axle shaft separation
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1997-10-27Recall queryClosed 1998-06-30 Fuel leakage
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1999-06-28Engineering analysisClosed 2000-03-28 Brake roter disc/hud separation
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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…
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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.
Buy-smart checklist
1993 Jeep Wrangler — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Fuel system, gasoline: 25 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 19 reports on file for this year.
- Seat belts: 13 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 93V083000 · Electrical system
- Recall 94V106000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 02V041000 · Parking brake
- Recall 04E041000 · Equipment
- Recall 06E026000 · Exterior lighting
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- 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 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.