20 of the
100 complaints about the 1991 Jeep Wrangler are about the
braking system — 20% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
115,000 miles.
The contact owns a 1991 Jeep Wrangler. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 02V041000 (Parking Brake), 94V106000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available at the contacts local dealer. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and directed her to another dealer where the parts were not available. The contact had experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts available. Failure Mileage was 115,000.
NHTSA complaint #11563019 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Prescott, AZCrash
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
NAR 04/07/2003 MR WHEN THE CONSUMER EXITED THE VEHICLE, IT ROLLED BACK, RAPIDLY ACCELERATED HIT A CURB AND BECAME AIRBORNE AND DISAPPEARED OVER THE CLIFF. THE CONSUMER BELIVEVED THE RECALL DEFECT WAS THE RESULT OF THE ACCIDENT..
NHTSA complaint #10015268 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Marietta, GACrash
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
1991 JEEP WRANGLER PARKING BRAKE DISENGAGED AND VEHICLE ROLLED DOWN A HILL AND HIT A CAR. *MR THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO BE REIMBURSED FOR THE DAMAGES THAT WERE CAUSED.
NHTSA complaint #10055335 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Gold Hill, OR
PARKING BRAKE
AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE, THE PARKING BRAKE RELEASED. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO ROLL BACKWARDS, INTO A LAKE. THE CONSUMER MANAGE TO RETRIEVE THE VEHICLE AND HAD VEHICLE TOWED. THE DEALERSHIP HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED.
NHTSA complaint #10047794 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Columbia, MO
PARKING BRAKE
DEALERSHIP WAS REFUSING TO PERFORM RECALL 02V041000 REPAIRS AS STATED IN THE RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR PARKING BRAKE FAILURE.
NHTSA complaint #10043993 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Show LOW, AZ
PARKING BRAKE
VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARD WHILE PARKED ON A HILL WITH EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKES ENGAGED. CONSUMER STATED THAT POP WAS HEARD OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.
NHTSA complaint #10021926 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Burbank, CA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE (NUMBER B03) TO REPLACE THE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY. A MONTH PAST AND THE PARTS WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE REPAIR. *NLM
NHTSA complaint #10017822 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 82,000 milesAztec, NM
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
EMERGENCY BRAKES HAVE HAD A HISTORY OF NOT HOLDING. *TS ****DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT OVER TO ARTEMIS***760785
NHTSA complaint #10008792 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 145,000 milesMarblehead, OH
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
THE CONSUMER HAD BEEN WAITING FOR PARTS REGARDING A RECALL FOR 3 MONTHS FOR THE PARKING BRAKE, HOWEVER THE DEALER DID NOT RETURN THE CONSUMER'S PHONE CALLS.
NHTSA complaint #10017547 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Aztec, NM
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
WHEN SETTING EMERGENCY BRAKE WHILE VEHICLE IS IDLING VEHICLE WILL ROLL. CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS VERY UNSAFE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.
NHTSA complaint #8011206 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Westminister, CO
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
WHEN PARKED WITH EMERGENCY BRAKE ON, EMERGENCY BRAKE POPPED AND DID NOT ENGAGE. WILL NOT STAY ENGAGED.
NHTSA complaint #8006343 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Carroll, IA
PARKING BRAKE
EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE RELEASES ON IT OWN WHEN NOT ATTENDED, VEHICLE WILL ROLL AWAY. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK. CONSUMER STATED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE RELEASED 4 TIMES WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS UNATTENED, CONSUMER PURCHASED A NEW FOOT BRAKE ASSEMBLY ON JAN 27,1999 AND INSTALLED IT, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM REOCCURED.8JB
NHTSA complaint #8005489 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Franklin, TN
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
RECALL 92 V 148 000/ HYDRAULIC:LINES:HOSE:NON-METALLIC: LEFT HOSE IS RUBBING AGAINST THE SPLASH SHIELD WHILE DRIVING. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED, AND THEY INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVER UNDER RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK
NHTSA complaint #8004917 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Sweetwater, NJ
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
FUEL PUMP/FRONT BRAKE ROTORS/GAS GUAGE MALFUNCTIONED. IN ADDITION, ENGINE KNOCKS AND RADIO MAKES NOISE.
NHTSA complaint #534923 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Mahwah, NJCrash
PARKING BRAKE
TRUCK WAS PARKED WITH EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE ON, JUMPED OUT OF GEAR AND ROLLED DOWN DRIVE INTO THE STREET AND HIT PARKED CAR, NO ONE WAS INJURY. PLEASE DESCRIBE *AK.
NHTSA complaint #800664 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Nantucket, MA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
UNABLE TO HAVE BRAKE RECALL REPAIRS PERFORMED DUE TO LOCATION OF DEALERSHIP.
NHTSA complaint #500811 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Springfiel, VACrash
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
EMERGENCY BRAKE RELEASED AFTER 15-20 SECONDS, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT.
NHTSA complaint #481362 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Jackson, AL
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
ASK FOR LINDA. APPLIED BRAKES PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. DIAGNOSIS BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER.
NHTSA complaint #976616 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fort Washi, MD
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP
BRAKE FLUID PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON WHEN PARKING BRAKE IS RELEASED.
NHTSA complaint #478215 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Middletown, RI
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
RECALL RELATED 92V148000, IN FOR REPAIR BRAKE LINE AND HOSE FAILURE. TT
NHTSA complaint #961564 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.