1991 Jeep WRANGLER problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
51 owner complaints analyzed
6 distinct recall campaigns
110,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1991 model year. Data snapshot: . 6 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Parking Brake:Conventional is the most frequently named component, appearing in 7 of 51 complaints (13.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 17 | 33.3% |
| Fuel system concerns | 7 | 13.7% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 3 | 5.9% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 3.9% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 2.0% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 2.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Parking Brake:Conventional | 7 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 6 |
| Parking Brake | 6 |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Module | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 3 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump | 2 |
Parking Brake:Conventional: 7; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly: 6; Parking Brake: 6; Electrical System:Ignition:Module: 3; Fuel System, Gasoline: 3; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 3; Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly: 3; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 3 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 3; 150,000 and above: 1
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 45 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 13 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 2000 | 3 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 10 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
1995: 13; 1996: 6; 2000: 3; 2001: 1; 2002: 10; 2003: 8; 2004: 2; 2005: 2; 2007: 1; 2010: 2; 2015: 1; 2016: 1; 2024: 1
Pattern summary
Parking Brake:Conventional leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 17 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 7 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 3 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10008792 · 2002-04-16 (April 16, 2002)
EMERGENCY BRAKES HAVE HAD A HISTORY OF NOT HOLDING. *TS ****DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT OVER TO ARTEMIS***760785
Owner-reported narrative. 82,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10008792 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10017547 · 2003-04-24 (April 24, 2003)
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. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 145,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10017547 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10324158 · 2010-04-07 (April 7, 2010)
GAS TANK DOES NOT REGISTER PROPER AMOUNT. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10324158 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10722232 · 2015-05-29 (May 29, 2015)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 JEEP WRANGLER. WHILE REFUELING THE VEHICLE, FUEL LEAKED FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE FUEL TANK WAS REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 70,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10722232 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 802227 · 1996-09-11 (September 11, 1996)
WHILE DRIVING THE COMPUTER CHIP THAT RUNS THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WENT OUT, CAUSING AN ELECTRICAL FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 802227 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 802230 · 1996-09-11 (September 11, 1996)
WHILE DRIVING THE COMPUTER CHIP THAT RUNS TO THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WENT OUT, CAUSING AN ELECTRICAL FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 802230 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10067483 · 2004-04-20 (April 20, 2004)
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER TRIED TO RESTART VEHICLE AND WAS ABLE TO DO SO. CONSUMER DROVE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND DEALER WAS UNABLE TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10067483 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 872833 · 2000-10-12 (October 12, 2000)
VEHICLE WILL STALL SUDDENLY IN EXTREME HOT WEATHER USUALLY DOES IT WITHIN ANY TIME. CONSUMER MUST WAIT FOR VEHICLE TO COOL DOWN, AND THEN IT WILL CRANK BACK UP.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 872833 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 961217 · 1995-03-06 (March 6, 1995)
TRANSMISSION REPLACED. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 961217 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 505676 · 1996-06-17 (June 17, 1996)
CLUNK IN STEERING COLUMN UPON ACCELERATION. *DH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 505676 at NHTSA ↗