29 of the
105 complaints about the 1990 Jeep Wrangler are about the
braking system — 28% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
110,500 miles.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE PARKING BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY WAS NOT FUNCTIONING. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 02V041000 (PARKING BRAKE). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 57,000.
NHTSA complaint #10787930 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 120,000 milesMidland, MI
SERVICE BRAKES
CHRYSLER IS NOT HONORING /REPAIRING THEIR RECALLS. I HAVE EMISSION/SAFETY RECALLS ON MY VEHICLE THAT POTENTIALLY CAUSE A FIRE, EXPLOSION TO NOT ONLY THE OWNER OF THE VEHICLE BUT TO ITS OCCUPANTS TO INCLUDE TRANSIT. CHRYSLER HAS IGNORED THE FACTS THAT THESE RECALLS BUT BE REPAIRED.
NHTSA complaint #10779002 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Midland, MI
PARKING BRAKE
RECALL 617 WAS NOT REPLACED. E BRAKE CABLES NOT REPLACED. DID NOT REPLACE BOTH FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS. I HAD TO GET, TWO NEW DIFFERENTIALS AND CLUTCH IN LESS THAN A YEAR. WITH THE NEW RECALLS LISTED IN THE PAPER WHAT ABOUT MY GAS TANK? THIS IS ANOTHER SAFETY MEASURE TO KEEP MY VEHICLE SAFE ON THE ROAD.
NHTSA complaint #10744164 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 101,000 milesPleasant Pparie, WI
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE JEEP AND CHRYSLER DEALERS ARE REFUSING TO REPAIR HIS VEHICLE ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 92V0148000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS EXPERIENCING BRAKE FAILURE. THE DEALER STATED THAT HIS VIN WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER, THERE IS A BOLT UNDERNEATH THE BRAKE LINE THAT CANNOT BE LOOSENED. IF THE BOLT BECOMES LOOSE, IT COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE MORE DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER DOES NOT WANT TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ADDITIONAL DAMAGES. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER STATED THAT HE MUST PAY FOR THE REPAIR, BUT THE CONTACT REFUSES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 101,000. UPDATED 08/05/09.
NHTSA complaint #10276222 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
LA Plata, MD
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM SINCE 1991. *BF THE BRAKE FAILED SEVERAL TIMES WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO VARIOUS DEALER'S WHO REPLACED MULTIPLE COMPONENTS BUT THE PROBLEM RECURRED.
NHTSA complaint #10110876 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lawrenceville, GA
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
PROBLEMS GETTING RECALL REPAIRS DONE TO VEHICLE.*MR THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY A SERVICE WRITER THAT THERE MAYBE SOME OUT OF POCKET EXPENSE IN REGARDS TO "A BROKEN BRACKET. THE CONSUMER WAS UNEASED ABOUT THE STATEMENT AND FELT THE ESTABLISHMENT WAS AN UNTRUSTWORTHINESS BUSINESS. *PH
NHTSA complaint #10032223 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Rock Valley, IA
PARKING BRAKE
THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE AUGUST 2002. TO DATE THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE RECALLED PART WAS STILL NOT AVAILABLE. *NLM
NHTSA complaint #10017472 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Tremonton, UT
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
THE DEALER REFUSED TO HONOR THE RECALL REGARDING THE PARKING BRAKE.
NHTSA complaint #10011762 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 209,000 milesCanton, OHCrash
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
MY 1990 JEEP WRANGLER WAS PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY. THE EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE RELEASED ON ITS OWN CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL DOWN THE DRIVEWAY STRIKING ANOTHER VEHICLE PARKED AT THE END OF THE DRIVEWAY. DAMAGE WAS CAUSED TO BOTH VEHICLES. I WAS LATER NOTIFIED BY MAIL OF A RECALL ON THE PARKING BRAKE. I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE THE PARKING BRAKE FIXED BY TERMS OF THE RECALL AND DAMAGE TO MY VEHICLE AT THE MANUFACTURERS EXPENSE.
NHTSA complaint #10010452 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Acworth, GA
PARKING BRAKE
VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND PARKING BRAKE FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE TO ROLL ALMOST HITTING CONSUMER. CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL LETTER, HOWEVER DEALERSHIP NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING. CONSUMER ALSO STATES GAS TANK LEAKS.
NHTSA complaint #568380 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Rome, GA
PARKING BRAKE
NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 02V041000 PARKING BRAKE; OVER THE SUMMER, THE JEEP WAS PARKED WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ENFORCED. THE JEEP ROLLED BACK INTO THE OCEAN. THE OWNER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURE WHICH THEN TOLD THE DEALERSHIP NOT TO FIX THE PROBLEM, EVEN THOUGH THE OWNER RECEIVED A NOTICE IN OCTOBER 2002. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TS
NHTSA complaint #8024144 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Nashville, TN
PARKING BRAKE
DEALERSHIP DOES NOT HAVE THE PARTS FOR PARKING BRAKES RECALL. MR
NHTSA complaint #8022035 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bowling Green, OH
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL
EMERGENCY BRAKE RELEASES INTERMITTENTLY ON ITS OWN. VEHICLE HAS MANUAL TRANSMISSION ,AND THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS. CONSUMER CANNOT EVEN ENGAGE EMERGENCY BRAKE. VEHICLE HAS BEEN CHECKED BY DEALER, WHO CAN DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #8013531 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bethel Park, PA
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH HIS EMERGENCY BRAKES AS IN RECALL 02 V 041 000, BUT MANUFACTURE AND DEALER ARE DENYING THAT THERE IS A RECALL.*JB
NHTSA complaint #8013255 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Washinton, PA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
A DEFECTIVE SIGHT GLASS FOR MASTER CYLINDER. SIGHT GLASS HAS BROKEN AND FLUID LEAKED OUT, CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKE POWER.
NHTSA complaint #8013063 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Mount Pleasant, IA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
AFTER TAKING CAR IN FOR SERVICE WAS NOTIFIED OF 2 OUTSTANDING RECALLS 92V148000 AND 98V005000 CONCERNING BRAKES. DEALERSHIP CONTACTED MAUFACTURER FOR PART. MAUFACTURER REPLIED THAT PARTS WERE DISCONTINUED, AND IF ORDERED IT WILL BE AT CONSUMER'S EXPENSE.
NHTSA complaint #8012098 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Mount Pleasant, IA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
AFTER TAKING CAR IN FOR SERVICE WAS NOTIFIED OF 2 OUTSTANDING RECALLS 92V148000 AND 98V005000 CONCERNING BRAKES. DEALERSHIP CONTACTED MAUFACTURER FOR PART. MAUFACTURER REPLIED THAT PARTS WERE DISCONTINUED, AND IF ORDERED IT WILL BE AT CONSUMER'S EXPENSE.
NHTSA complaint #8012098 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
LOS Angeles, CA
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
EMERGENCY BRAKE WOULD DISENGAGE BY INTERMITTENTLY WHILE PARKED ON A LEVEL OR AN INCLINE STREET. DEALER / MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED.*AK.
NHTSA complaint #8004728 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Mansfield, MAFire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
RIGHT FRONT WHEEL HAVE CAUGHT ON FIRE ON TWO OCCASIONS. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND REPLACED FRONT ROTORS AND CALIPERS; BUT, PROBLEM STILL OCCURRING. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER .
NHTSA complaint #888374 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Mt.holly, NJ1 killed
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
NO SUMMARY( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 75R15 )
NHTSA complaint #728213 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Manwah, NJ
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
BRAKE HOSE RUPTURED, CAUSING BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK OUT, RESULTING IN COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY. ALSO, RECALL NUMBER 92V148000/MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 347T DEALT WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN.
NHTSA complaint #864069 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Mansfield, MA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FAILURE OF THE BRAKES ROTORS PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE (98V-005) RESULTING IN VEHICLE ACCIDENT. MJS
NHTSA complaint #546332 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Johnson City, TN
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL
PARKING BRAKE NOT FIXED YET TOOK TO A MECHANIC AND THEY ADJUSTED AND IT STILL RELEASES ITSELF SOMETIMES. OUT OF THE SIX COMPLAINTS I HAVE LISTED I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THE REPAIRS WILL BE COVERED EVEN THOUGH I BOUGHT MY CAR OFF OF AN INDEPENDENT CAR DEALER WITH NO WARRANTY. I BOUGHT THE JEEP "AS IS" AND I HAD READ IN HAYNES AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR MANUAL THAT BECAUSE OF A FEDERALLY MANDATED EXTENDED WARRANTY WHICH COVERS EMISSIONS-RELATED COMPONENTS SUCH AS THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, CHECK WITH A DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT BEFORE REPLACING THE CONVERTER AT YOUR OWN EXPENSE. I BELIEVE MY CATALYTIC CONVERTER IS BAD WOULD I BE ABLE TO HAVE THE LOCAL DEALER REPLACE THAT PART AT NO EXPENSE TO ME EVEN THOUGH I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE OFF OF AN INDEPENDENT DEALER AT 142425 ON THE ODOMETER AND IT BEING A 90 MODEL. I HAVE NOTICED A LOT OF THE SAME PROBLEMS ON YOUR COMPLAINT DATABASE THAT I AM HAVING. WILL I BE ABLE TO GET THESE RESOLVED AT NO EXPENSE TO ME? PLEASE RESPOND OR COMMENT YOUR SUGGESTIONS WILL BE HIGHLY APPRECIATED. IF I DO END UP PAYING FOR THESE REPAIRS AND THEIR IS A RECALL OR SOMETHING WILL I BE ABLE TO BE REIMBURSED FOR THE REPAIRS THAT I PAY FOR?
NHTSA complaint #701458 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Perkasie, PA
PARKING BRAKE
EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILED CAUSING COLLISION WITH OTHER VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #512629 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Monroe, ORCrash
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
WHILE PARKED ON A BOAT RAMP THE EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE RELEASED ITSELF AND THE WRANGLER WENT INTO THE RIVER.
NHTSA complaint #821672 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Naperville, IL
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
FOOT OPERATED PARKING BRAKE RELEASES, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ROLL.
NHTSA complaint #519030 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Hockessin, DE
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
302-530-0492: WHILE SLOWING DOWN TO MAKE TURNS OR TO STOP, ENGINE STALLS; LOOSE ALL POWER STEERING AND BRAKES. TT
NHTSA complaint #969339 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fairlawn, NJ
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
FRONT BRAKE HOSES FAILED, INVOLVED IN RECALL NO. 92V148000.
NHTSA complaint #968420 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Saltville, VACrash1 injured
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
EMERGENCY BRAKE RELEASED ON ITS OWN WITHOUT ANY ACTION ON PART OF DRIVER;WHILE PARKED, ROLLED DOWN HILL;HIT FRONT OF STORE;INJURED PEDESTRIAN;VEHICLE UNOCCUPIED
NHTSA complaint #965847 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.