1987 Jeep Wrangler

Complaint history

When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.

Problems owners report

Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.

AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.

Recalls

• NHTSA recall #94V106000June 9, 1994230,000 vehicles affected

  fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump

  Vehicle description: multipurpose passenger vehicles equipped with plastic fuel tanks. The fuel tank sending unit gasket Can crack causing fuel and fuel vapor leaks.

  Fuel and fuel vapor leaked from the fuel tank Can result in fire when exposed to a source of ignition.

  Remedy

  Replace the fuel tank sending unit gasket.

• NHTSA recall #92V148000October 14, 1992280,000 vehicles affected

  service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

  On 1987 through early 1990 models, both front brake hoses Can wear due to direct contact with the wheel opening splash shields. On the late 1990 through 1992 models, periodic rubbing contact of the left front brake hose Can occur due to movement of the splash shield in certain vehicle operating conditions.

  Either condition Can cause loss of front brake systemfunctions, resulting in increased stopping distances and an increased risk ofvehicle accident.

  Remedy

  The 1987 to 1990 model vehicles will have both splash shields replaced and both front brake hoses replaced as necessary. All affected late 1990 through 1992 model year vehicles will have additional fasteners installed to further secure the left side splash shield. Also, the left front brake hose will be inspected and replaced as necessary.

• NHTSA recall #88V155000September 29, 198875,000 vehicles affected

  visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages

  Windshield frame metal may crack at the wiper arm pivot mountings due to metal stress during wiper operation.

  This Can cause dislocation and binding of the wipersystem linkage which, in inclement weather, could affect driver visibility andresult in an accident.

  Remedy

  Retrofit with a windshield frame reinforcement at the wiper pivot locations and redesigned linkage components to reduce stress at the pivot mountings.

• NHTSA recall #87V022000February 25, 19873,996 vehicles affected

  vehicle speed control

  Cruise control module could have inconsistent cruise control operation.

  Inconsistent cruise control operation could result inloss of control and an accident.

  Remedy

  Replace module, as necessary.

• NHTSA recall #86V058000May 2, 19863,333 vehicles affected

  wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

  The wheel lug nuts may have been improperly tightened. Also, the steering shaft clamp bolts may not be properly tightened. Consequence of defect: improperly tighten wheel lug nuts may cause the lugs to break and eventually result in the wheel falling off. Improperly tighten steering shaft clamp bolt may cause complete loss of steering ability. Either of these conditions could result in a loss of steering control and a crash could occur without prior warning.

  Remedy

  Properly tighten both wheel lug nuts and steering shaft clamp bolts.

Other model years

• 1987
• 1988 50
• 1989 62
• 1990 79
• 1991 76
• 1992 77
• 1993 108
• 1994 151
• 1995 202
• 1997 401
• 1998 265
• 1999 213
• 2000 251
• 2001 170
• 2002 108
• 2003 98
• 2004 192
• 2005 650
• 2006 730
• 2007 558
• 2008 873
• 2009 372
• 2010 686
• 2011 485
• 2012 836
• 2013 656
• 2014 658
• 2015 479
• 2016 462
• 2017 312
• 2018 1,827
• 2019 747
• 2020 618
• 2021 957
• 2022 410
• 2023 373
• 2024 751
• 2025 73