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1991 Jeep WranglerProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 76 owner complaints about the 1991 Jeep Wrangler, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 6 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexOne of the best years82% below the Wrangler median · #35 of 37 years by complaints
Safety recalls6Free fix at dealersOwner complaints767 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage111kFuel system, gasoline, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 2, 2024. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1991 Jeep Wrangler has problems

76 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Fuel system, gasoline160
Parking brake134
Engine and engine cooling120
Seat belts110
Power train81
Electrical system73
Service brakes, hydraulic70
Latches/locks/linkages20
Equipment20
10 other systems130

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

6 recalls

1991 Jeep Wrangler recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Disc: rotor

Recall 98V-005 · Jan 12, 1998 · 293,369 vehicles

Risk. THE REDUCED STRENGTH CAN ALLOW THE CAST IRON WEAR SURFACE TO SEPARATE FROM THE HUB, REDUCING THE BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE VEHICLE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Delivery: fuel pump

Recall 94V-106 · Jun 9, 1994 · 230,000 vehicles

Risk. FUEL AND FUEL VAPOR LEAKED FROM THE FUEL TANK CAN RESULT IN FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Ignition: switch

Recall 93V-083 · May 11, 1993 · 100,000 vehicles

Risk. THE UNINTENDED START OF A VEHICLE WITH A MANUALTRANSMISSION LEFT IN A DRIVE GEAR CAN RESULT IN A RUNAWAY VEHICLE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 2 more recalls
–no report yet

Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 92V-148 · Oct 14, 1992 · 280,000 vehicles

Risk. EITHER CONDITION CAN CAUSE LOSS OF FRONT BRAKE SYSTEMFUNCTIONS, RESULTING IN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES AND AN INCREASED RISK OFVEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Jeep.

Best & worst years

1991 vs. every other Wrangler year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Wrangler median. How we score

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  • Caution
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4 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1991 Jeep Wrangler, and the recalls they led to.

  1. DRIVESHAFT/UNIV.JOINT FAILEA93025 · closed Nov 25, 1994
    No recall
  2. SENDING UNIT GASKET FAILSEA93031 · closed Jun 17, 1994
    Led to recall 94V-106
  3. REAR AXLE SHAFT SEPARATIONPE95049 · closed Jan 26, 1996
    No recall
  4. FUEL LEAKAGERQ97016 · closed Jun 30, 1998
    Led to recall 94V-106
In owners' words

What Wrangler owners report

Recent fuel system, gasoline complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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. The contact stated that the manufacturer had…
Complaint 11563019 · Jan 2, 2024 · 115,000 miles
JEEP WRANGLER YJ OVERFILLS THE TANK WHEN PUMPING GAS AND CAUSES FUEL TO SPILL OUT OF THE HOLE AND CAUSES HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. *TR
Complaint 10360401 · Oct 14, 2010
I'M THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF A STOCK 1991 JEEP WRANGLER WITH 2.5 LITER ENGINE AT 106,000 MILES. THE FUEL RAIL HAS FAILED AND IS LEAKING AT FACTORY INSTALLED PLUGGED END OF THE RAIL AT THE OPPOSITE END FROM THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULAR. THE LEAK IS BETWEEN THE PLUG AND THE RAIL. THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN A…
Complaint 10180888 · Jan 27, 2007 · 106,000 miles

Own a 1991 Wrangler?

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