22 of the 105 complaints about the 1990 Jeep Wrangler are about the fuel system — 21% of everything reported for this model year. Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before 120,000 miles.
22
Complaints
0
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
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.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1990 JEEP WRANGLER. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THERE WERE ODORS OF FUEL COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THERE WERE SIGNS OF THE FUEL LEAKING ON THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 07E064000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.
NHTSA complaint #10759424 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT GAS FUMES. THESE FUMES APPEARED WHEN EVER THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN. REGARDLESS OF DAY/NIGHT OR WHEN PARKED. OWNER TOOK VEHICLE TO THREE DIFFERENT DEALERS, AND HAD THE VEHICLE CHECKED FOR A GAS LEAK. OWNER WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS NO VISIBLE SIGNS OF A LEAK OR CRACKS IN THE GAS TANK. HOWEVER, THEY WERE UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHY THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO SMELL LIKE GAS.
NHTSA complaint #10117698 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
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.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
THERE IS A STRONG FUEL ODOR IN VEHICLE AND FUEL IS LEAKING ONTO THE GROUND. DEALER CAN'T FIND CAUSE OF LEAK. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.AK
NHTSA complaint #8013690 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
THE PROBLEMS I HAVE DESCRIBED ARE JUST A FEW I HAVE HAD SINCE THE PURCHASE OF THIS JEEP FROM BROWN'S AUTOMOTIVE GROUP IN CHARLOTTESVILLE VA. I HIRED AN ATTORNEY IN NOV OF 1998 AND SHE DESCRIBED EVERTHING TO MR. KENNY BROWN AND HE IGNORED THE LETTER. AT THAT POINT I GAVE UP. THE JEEP WAS IN THE SHOP THE MAJORITY OF THE 11 MONTHS IBEFORE I CALLED AN ATTORNEY .NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED.
NHTSA complaint #760933 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
GAS TANK IS DENTED.
NHTSA complaint #842739 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
OWNER STATES THAT HE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR HIS FUEL TANK SENDING UNIT BUT HAS BEEN UNABLE TO GET WORK REPAIRED DO TO NO PARTS BEING AVAILABLE, RECALL NUMBER 94V106000.
NHTSA complaint #809432 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
COMPONENTS UNRELATED TO THE RECALL WERE DAMAGED DURING RECALL SERVICE AND DEALER REFUSES TO REPAIR AT NO CHARGE.
NHTSA complaint #546630 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
RECALL RELATED 94V106000, SENDING UNIT HAD FAILED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL.
NHTSA complaint #806111 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
FUEL TANK WARPED AT BOTTOM. *DSH
NHTSA complaint #484555 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
DURING BRAKE APPLICATION VEHICLE STALLS DUE TO POOR INFILTRATION OF GASOLINE. RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING.
NHTSA complaint #980175 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
DURING BRAKE APPLICATION VEHICLE STALLS DUE TO POOR INFILTRATION OF GASOLINE. RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING.
NHTSA complaint #980175 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
ONCE PARKED AND WALKED AWAY, SEVERAL MINUTES LATER WAS TOLD VEHICLE ON FIRE. RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 11/16/95 MFG #624/625. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
NHTSA complaint #975355 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
GAS TANK SENDING UNIT/GASKET REPLACED TWICE PRIOR TO RECALL (94V-166) DUE TO GASOLINE LEAK.
NHTSA complaint #489472 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
THE FUEL TANK COLLAPSED AND THE DEALER IS SAYING IT IS COMMON. ONLY THE OPTIONAL 20 GALLON TANKS ARE DOING IT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
NHTSA complaint #967712 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
VEHICLE STALLS IN TRAFFIC DUE TO DEFECTIVE CARBURETOR. TT
NHTSA complaint #962999 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING UNDERNEATH.UNKNOWN SOURCE. TT
NHTSA complaint #961837 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
FUEL PUMP GASKET RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED DUE TO BUYING VEHICLE FROM ANOTHER PARTY (94V-134).
NHTSA complaint #961555 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
CAPITAL EXPRESSWAY EAGLE IN CA., KEEPS TELLING OWNER TO CALL BACK AFTER EVERY (2) WEEKS. OWNER RECEIVED SECOND NOTICE 1/95. TT
NHTSA complaint #958643 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
FUEL PUMP RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED, NO REASON GIVEN (94V-106).
NHTSA complaint #958643 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.