55 consumer complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1987 Jeep Wrangler. Click any complaint to view the full owner description.
SERVICE BRAKESDecember 18, 2017
I ORDERED PRONTO BRAKE DRUM PART NUMBER BD80003. THE PART NUMBERS ARE CASTED INTO THE PART. THE DRUMS WERE DIFFERENT AND ONE OF THEM CAUSES THE WHEEL TO FREEZE. THE SOURCE OF THE PARTS FOR THE RETAILER SAID IT WAS DEFECTIVE. THE RETAILER RESHIPPED THE PARTS 3 TIMES, EACH TIME THE DRUMS RECEIVED WERE DEFECTIVE. I WAS FORCED TO SWITCH TO ANOTHER BRAND.
VISIBILITY/WIPERSeptember 18, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1987 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 60 MPH, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED DURING A RAIN STORM. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO CONFIRMED THAT THE VIN WAS EXPIRED AND FAILED TO QUALIFY FOR REPAIRS UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 93V150000 (VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 280,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 361,000.
PARKING BRAKEOctober 18, 2002
WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK, THE PARKING BRAKE DISENGAGED AND CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. MR SCC
Crash reported1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #8021145TIRESSeptember 20, 2000
BLOWOUT RIGHT FRONT,STILLRUNNING THREE TIRES. A GOOD AMOUNT OF TREAD LEFT ON THE THREE REMAINING TIRES. *AK( DOT NUMBER: W2IHFWMN TIRE SIZE: P215/75R15 )
SEAT BELTSAugust 11, 1999
DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT DOES NOT LOCK WHEN BUCKLED. NLM
SEAT BELTSAugust 11, 1999
DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT DOES NOT LOCK WHEN BUCKLED. NLM
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEFebruary 22, 1999
JEEP CAUGHT FIRE, ASSUMING FROM FUEL LINES DIRECTLY ON TOP OF EXHAUST MANIFOLD DESIGNED BY CHRYSLER
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHEROctober 2, 1998
WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE UP, THE GAS GAUGE INDICATES THAT THERE IS A FULL TANK OF GAS IN THE VEHICLE. BUT WHEN DRIVING ABOUT A MILE, THE GAS GAUGE WILL SHOW THAT THERE IS ONLY A 1/2 OF TANK. CONTACTED DEALER AND CAN'T FOUND THE PROBLEM. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEFebruary 3, 1998
FUEL PUMP LEAK CAUSED FIRE.
Fire reported
NHTSA #529817FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEOctober 28, 1997
RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE (#94V106000). CALLED DEALER & TOOK VEHICLE IN ON THE APPOINTED DATE. WAS INFORMED COULD NOT REPAIR VEHICLE DUE TO NOT HAVING THE PARTS READILY AVAILABLE. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEOctober 28, 1997
RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE (#94V106000) & CONTACTED THE DEALER FOR AN APPOINTMENT. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER & AFTER ARRIVING, WAS INFORMED COULD NOT REPAIR DUE TO NOT HAVING THE PARTS READILY AVAILABLE. *AK
SEATSSeptember 3, 1997
WHILE DRIVING THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT UNLATCHED DUE TO A BROKEN SPRING. DEALER FIXED IT AT CONSUMER'S EXPENSE. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEFebruary 25, 1997
FUEL TANK IS CRACKED, CAUSING GAS TO LEAK.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEJanuary 10, 1997
GAS SMELL AFTER FILLING TANK.
UNKNOWN OR OTHERJanuary 10, 1997
GAS GAUGE BOUNCES.
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHERDecember 18, 1996
POSSIBLE FUEL LINE LEAKAGE RESULTED IN A FIRE UNDER THE HOOD.
Fire reported
NHTSA #513147ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGNovember 27, 1996
VEHICLE FIRE.
Fire reported
NHTSA #511995STEERINGSeptember 13, 1996
SHOULDER BELT GETS STUCK ON THE DOOR LATCH WHEN EXITING THE VEHICLE. *AK
SEAT BELTSJuly 31, 1996
SEAT BELT UNLATCHED DURING ROLLOVER ACCIDENT CAUSING DEATH. (ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMJune 19, 1996
ENGINE WILL DIE OUT WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEApril 19, 1996
UNDER THE HOOD FIRE, DUE TO CORROSION OF FUEL LINE. *AK
Fire reported
NHTSA #983093ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGMarch 25, 1996
EXPERIENCED FIRE IN LEFT SIDE OF ENGINE. PLEASE GIVE MORE DETAILS. *AK
Fire reported
NHTSA #981163FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINENovember 29, 1995
GAS TANK CAUGHT ON FIRE. BURNED HOLE IN GAS TANK ALL GAS LEAKED ON GROUND. TT AT FIRST THE GAS WAS LEAKING FROM THE TOP OF THE TANK TO A HOT EXHAUST PIPE AND STARTED FIRE. *YH
Fire reported
NHTSA #975694FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEOctober 30, 1995
FUEL PUMP CAUGHT FIRE(RECALL 94V106000). *SD
Fire reported
NHTSA #487276FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEOctober 30, 1995
FUEL PUMP CAUGHT FIRE(RECALL 94V106000). *SD
Fire reported
NHTSA #487276ELECTRICAL SYSTEMAugust 9, 1995
AFTER DRIVING THE VEHICLE, PARKED IT AND NOTICED SMOKE AND FIRE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. TT
Fire reported
NHTSA #970069SEAT BELTSAugust 1, 1995
THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE UNLATCH WHEN LOCKING IT . TT
SEAT BELTSAugust 1, 1995
THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE UNLATCHES BY ITSELF WITHOUT PUSHING THE RELEASE BUTTON. *AK
SEAT BELTSJuly 26, 1995
DRIVERS SIDE BUCKLE NO LONGER ENGAGES UNLATCHING IMMEDIATELY. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
POWER TRAINJune 9, 1995
WHILE DRIVING, BOLT ATTACHING AXLE BRACKET TO FRONT TRACK BAR BROKE; INTERFERRED WITH STEERING LINKAGE; DIFFICULT TO STEER. TT
SEAT BELTSJune 6, 1995
PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT FAILED DURING ACCIDENT, CAUSING INJURY, ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT. *AW
1 injury(ies)
NHTSA #486950ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGMay 5, 1995
DUE TO ENGINES EXCESSIVE HEAT, EXHAUST MANIFOLD WARPED/CRACKED, LEAKING FLUID, RESULTING IN A FIRE. *AK
Fire reported
NHTSA #964847ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGMay 5, 1995
REPLACED FAULTY PCV VALVE. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGMay 5, 1995
CYLINDER HEAD CRACKED, CAUSING OIL LEAK. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEApril 10, 1995
RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED BECAUSE OF AFTER-MARKET HITCH INSTALLED ON VEHICLE. (90V168) *TW
STRUCTUREApril 7, 1995
THE FRAME CRACKED. *AK
VISIBILITYApril 7, 1995
WINDSHIELD WIPERS BLEW OFF.TT
VISIBILITYApril 7, 1995
THE WINDSHIELD BROKE. TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMApril 6, 1995
BATTERY REPLACED.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEApril 6, 1995
CARBURETOR REBUILT.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGApril 6, 1995
ENGINE OVERHAULED/REPLACED DUE TO CRACKED HEADS AND EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGApril 6, 1995
EXHAUST REPLACED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGApril 6, 1995
CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACED.
POWER TRAINApril 6, 1995
CLUTCH REPLACED.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEMarch 23, 1995
FUEL PUMP FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL, RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED DUE TO SCHEDULE (94V-106). *AK
VISIBILITYMarch 15, 1995
WINDSHIELD FRAME CRACKED, CAUSING WINDSHIELD TO CRACK. *SKD
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGMarch 9, 1995
ENGINE FIRE. *AW
Fire reported
NHTSA #482002SEAT BELTSMarch 6, 1995
DRIVERS SEATBELT IS BROKEN. PLEASE EXPLAIN. TT
SEAT BELTSFebruary 23, 1995
REAR SEAT LAP BELTS MALFUNCTIONED, STITCHING ON SEAT BELTS CAME APART, CAUSE LAP BELTS TO SEPARATE. TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMFebruary 17, 1995
PARK VEHICLE; NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERHOOD; ENGINE ENGULFED WITH FLAMES; ALL PLASTIC PARTS MELTED. TT
Fire reported
NHTSA #960183ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGDecember 5, 1994
VEHICLE FIRE.
Fire reported
NHTSA #476756VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLDecember 5, 1994
CRUISE CONTROL FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL (87V-022). *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEDecember 5, 1994
REPLACED CARBURATOR 3 TIMES.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEOctober 14, 1994
GASOLINE IGNITED AT CARBURATOR. *AW
Fire reported
NHTSA #476025ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGSeptember 20, 1994
ENGINE FIRE. *SKD
Fire reported
NHTSA #474097