no report yet
Parking brake: conventional
Risk. THIS COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO ROLL AWAY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
1994 Jeep WranglerProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 151 owner complaints about the 1994 Jeep Wrangler, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 30, 2022. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1994 Jeep Wrangler has problems
151 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
36Fuel system, gasoline2 crash/fire/injury
25Engine and engine cooling3 crash/fire/injury
20Parking brake9 crash/fire/injury
19Power train1 crash/fire/injury
16Seat belts1 crash/fire/injury
7Service brakes, hydraulic
6Visibility
6Latches/locks/linkages
6Structure
2613 other systems4 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system, gasoline | 36 | 2 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 25 | 3 |
| Parking brake | 20 | 9 |
| Power train | 19 | 1 |
| Seat belts | 16 | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 7 | 0 |
| Visibility | 6 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 6 | 1 |
| Structure | 6 | 2 |
| 13 other systems | 26 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
1994 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
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. FUEL AND FUEL VAPOR LEAKED FROM THE FUEL TANK CAN RESULT IN FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
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
1994 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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'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
1994 Jeep Wrangler safety ratings
1994 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR. 4x4 in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
5 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1994 Jeep Wrangler, and the recalls they led to.
- PARKING BRAKE RESULTING IN ROLLAWAYLed to recall 02V-041
- BRAKE ROTER DISC/HUD SEPARATIONLed to recall 99V-340
- PARKING BRAKENo recall
- REAR AXLE SHAFT SEPARATIONNo recall
- FUEL LEAKAGELed to recall 94V-106
In owners' words
What Wrangler owners report
Recent fuel system, gasoline complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
1994 JEEP WRANGLER. ATTORNEY REPRESENTING CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE FUEL TANK LOCATION THAT CAUSED A FAMILY MEMBER DEATH OF THE CLIENTS, HE IS REPRESENTING. *SMD THE DECEDENT WAS A PASSENGER IN THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, JUMPED A CURBED, HIT A POLE, THEN A TREE…
EVERY TIME I FILL UP MY 94 YJ, GAS SPILLS OUT THE BACK OF IT. THE PUMP KICKS OFF BUT AS IT KICKS OFF IT SPILLS AND I HAVE TO CLEAN THE GAS RUNNING DOWN THE BACK OF THE JEEP. IT SEEMS TO ME THERE'S SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE BACK PRESSURE THAT KICKS OFF THE PUMP. I'M GUESSING THE FUEL COMPLETELY FILLS…
FAILURE OF FUEL TANK SEAL CREATING FIRE HAZARD. INTERNET SEARCH REVEALS THIS A COMMON FAILURE, EITHER AT FILLER NEXT OR FUEL PUMP SEAL.
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