12 of the
86 complaints about the 1989 Jeep Wrangler are about the
braking system — 14% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
79,000 miles.
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR MY 1993 JEEP WRANGLER FOR A PROBLEM WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE RELEASE. WE HAVE A 89 WRANGLER AND THIS HAPPENS FREQUENTLY. WHY ISN'T IT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL IF IT'S THE SAME BRAKE SYSTEM? IT WAS RELEASED ON MAY AND ROLLED DOWN A STEEP HILL AND HIT A TREE. THIS IS DANGEROUS.
NHTSA complaint #10041685 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 79,000 milesWest Orange, NJCrash
PARKING BRAKE
I OWN A 1989 JEEP WRANGLER WITH A MANUAL TRASMISSION. ON LATELY THE PARKING BRAKE HAS BEEN SELF-RELEASING CAUSING THE THE VEHICLE TO ROLL DOWN MY DRIVEWAY. ON ONE OCCASION IT HIT MY SECOND VEHICLE PARKED BEHIND IT CAUSING MINOR DAMAGE TO THE BUMPER. I FOUND THE NHTSA RECALL (02V041000) CALLED DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403. I SPOKE WITH TOM AND RACHEAL ABOUT THIS ISSUE. THEY SAID THAT THE RECALL DOES NOT AFFECT MY YEAR VEHICLE EVEN IF THE ARE THE SAME TYPE OF VEHICLE. I WOULD LIKE THIS REPAIRED BUT THEY SEEMED UNCONCERED ABOUT THIS AND SAID THAT I WOULD NEED TO PAY TO REPAIR THIS.
NHTSA complaint #10025288 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 83,000 milesFrederick, MDCrash
PARKING BRAKE
THE CONSUMER SET THE PARKING BRAKE AND EXITED VEHICLE. WITHOUT WARNING THE PARKING BRAKE RELEASED WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO ROLL BACKWARD WHICH RESULTED IN A COLLISION. THERE WAS A RELATED RECALL 02V041000, HOWEVER THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *JB *CB *NLM
NHTSA complaint #10017647 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 53,300 milesWarren, PA
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME DEFECT WITH THE PARKING BRAKE AS STATED IN RECALL NUMBER 02V041000, HOWEVER THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS NOT INLCUDED IN THE RECALL.
NHTSA complaint #10009078 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lagrange, GA
PARKING BRAKE
WHILE PARKED ON A HILL, THE VEHICLE WILL ROLLBACK DUE TO THE EMERGENCY BRAKE POPPING OUT.
NHTSA complaint #8010374 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Panama City, FL
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
I HAD A FLAT ON THE TIRE THAT WAS ON THE VEHICLE AND HAD TO USE THE TEMPORARY TIRE THAT CAME WITH THE JEEP. I WAS TRAVELING ALONG THE ROAD WHEN ALL OF THE SUDDEN I HAD TO STOP AT A RED LIGHT BUT THE JEEP HAD NO BRAKES TO STOP. THE TEMPORARY TIRE HAD RUBBED A HOLE IN THE BRAKE LINE ONT THE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT. I HAD NO BRAKES SO I HAD TO GET A TAXI TO TAKE ME HOME. I HAD TO BUY A NEW BRAKE LINE AND ASSEMBLY FOR THE JEEP AND HAVE A MECHANIC REPLACE THE LINE ALONG WITH HAVING TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE SHOP. IF THERE HAD BEEN ANYONE IN FRONT OF ME I WOULD HAVE HIT THEM FROM BEHIND AND BEEN SIGHTED FOR FAULTY EQUIPMENT. I THINK THE COMPANY SHOULD BE WARNED ABOUT THE PROBLEM THAT I HAD WITH THE TEMPORARY TIRE AND IT COULD CAUSE A VERY SEVERE ACCIDENT TO HAPPEN AND MAYBE DEATH TO SOME INNOCENT CHILD OR FAMILY.
NHTSA complaint #736375 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Anniston, ALCrash
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILED, WAS OBSERVED "POPPING OFF".
NHTSA complaint #722202 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Averill Park, NY
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
SHOULDER/LAP BELT RETRACTOR FAILS TO RETRIEVE BELT, RESULTING IN DOOR SHUTTING ON BELT. THIS ON HAPPENED OCCASIONALLY ON PASSENGER SIDE. PROBLEM REPAIRED ONCE UNDER WARRANTY; ALSO, THE EMERGENCY BRAKE RELEASES BY ITSELF WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED.
NHTSA complaint #800653 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Foothill Ranch, CA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:DRUM
WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY REAR AXLE BROKE AND WHEEL AND BRAKE DRUM FLEW OFF CAR.
NHTSA complaint #801311 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Engleside, VACrash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
REAR BRAKES LOCKED UP, CAUSING ACCIDENT.
NHTSA complaint #501756 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Miami, FL
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
PARKING BRAKE FAILED TO HOLD.
NHTSA complaint #489280 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fort LEE, NJ
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
EMERGENCY BRAKE MECHANISM FAILS TO PROPERLY ENGAGE OR DISENGAGE FOR CORRECT USAGE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
NHTSA complaint #958769 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.