Complaints
105
Crashes
6
Fires
6
Injuries
3
Fatalities
2
Recalls
0
Worst 1990 Jeep Wrangler Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#18 complaints
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
Avg mileage:209,000 mi
Crash-related:3
#27 complaints
PARKING BRAKE
Avg mileage:57,000 mi
#36 complaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1990 Jeep Wrangler.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL | 8 | 3 | — | 209,000 mi | |
| PARKING BRAKE | 7 | — | — | 57,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 6 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 6 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 5 | — | — | 99,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 4 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 4 | — | — | 101,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 3 | — | — | 99,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 3 | — | 1 | 80,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 2 | — | 2 | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 125,000 mi | |
| PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL | 2 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 2 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 2 | — | — | — | |
| WHEELS | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT | 1 | — | — | — |
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