1994 JEEP WRANGLER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

184

Owner Complaints

17 Crashes 8 Fires 2 Deaths

4

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

0

Service Bulletins

2

Investigations

Overview of the 1994 JEEP WRANGLER

The 1994 JEEP WRANGLER has received a total of 184 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING, EQUIPMENT, PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL. The most commonly reported problems involve the Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump (13 complaints), Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly (12 complaints), and Parking Brake (10 complaints).

Recalls for the 1994 JEEP WRANGLER

NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 1994 JEEP WRANGLER, potentially affecting up to 608,172 vehicles.

Recall 06E026000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

| 61,944 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.

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Recall 04E041000 — EQUIPMENT

| 80 vehicles affected

Defect: BESTOP AFTERMARKET REAR SHELL ROOF RACKS,MANUFACTURED BETWEEN APRIL 27 AND MAY 20, 2004, DESIGNED FOR USE WITH THE BESTOP HARDTOP MADE FOR THE 1986-1995 AND 1997-2003 JEEP WRANGLER. THE COCKPIT COVER MAY NOT STAY LATCHED TO THE ROOF RACK BECAUSE THE LATCH BRACKET MISPOSITIONS THE ROTARY LATCH TO THE COCKPIT COVER. AS A RESULT, THE COCKPIT COVER MAY NOT STAY...

Consequence: SHOULD THIS OCCUR, THE COCKPIT COULD CAUSE INJURY BY STRIKING PERSONS OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE OR COULD BECOME A DISTRACTION OR AN OBSTACLE TO OTHER DRIVERS, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: BESTOP WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A REPAIR KIT AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 16, 2004. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BESTOP CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT...

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Recall 02V041000 — PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL

| 316,148 vehicles affected

Defect: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS, THE PARKING BRAKE CAN SELF-RELEASE WITHOUT WARNING.

Consequence: THIS COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO ROLL AWAY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY WITH A STRONGER PAWL RETURN SPRING. OWNER NOTIFICATON BEGAN SEPTEMBER 30, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE...

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Recall 94V106000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

| 230,000 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PLASTIC FUEL TANKS. THE FUEL TANK SENDING UNIT GASKET CAN CRACK CAUSING FUEL AND FUEL VAPOR LEAKS.

Consequence: 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.

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Owner Complaints for the 1994 JEEP WRANGLER

184 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1994 JEEP WRANGLER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 13 1 Fire
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 12 1 Crash 1 Fire 1 Death
Parking Brake
Complaints: 10 3 Crashes
Parking Brakeconventional
Complaints: 10 6 Crashes
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
Complaints: 9 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 7
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 7 1 Crash 1 Fire 1 Death
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 7
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 6 1 Crash
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 6
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 5
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 4 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 4
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 4
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
Complaints: 4
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 4
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 3
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 3 1 Crash
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 3
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 2
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 2
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
Complaints: 2
Seat Beltsfront
Complaints: 2
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 2
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 2
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
Complaints: 2
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 2 2 Injuries
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments
Complaints: 2
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 2
Air Bags
Complaints: 1
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Electrical System
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailerlpg Systemstank Valvegauge
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestorage
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestorageauxillary Tankselector Devices
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Otherstorage
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
Complaints: 1
Power Train
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
Complaints: 1
Seat Belts
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Seats
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum
Complaints: 1
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
Complaints: 1
Structurebody
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut
Complaints: 1
Structurebodyroof And Pillars
Complaints: 1
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 1
Suspension
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 1
Tires
Complaints: 1
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11459001 | STRUCTURE:BODY | | N/A miles Crash 1 Injury
The jeep flipped going down an accessway and bent the entire roll bar.
#11459001 | SUSPENSION | | N/A miles Crash 1 Injury
The jeep flipped going down an accessway and bent the entire roll bar.
#10860848 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | | 100,800 miles
PARKING BREAK SELF RELEASES. ACCORDING TO CHRYSLER THE RECALL WAS DONE MORE THAN 10 YEARS AGO AND IS THEREFORE NO LONGER COVERED. HOW CAN CHRYSLER NOT COVER THIS DANGEROUS PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE WILL UNEXPECTEDLY BEGIN ROLLING DOWN A SLOPE WITH NO WARNING. THE BREAK WILL HOLD FOR A FEW MINUTES OR EVEN LONGER AND THEN RELEASE.. IF THIS REPLACEMENT PART IS OF THIS FAULTY A DESIGN WHY CAN IT NOT BE NOT BE REPLACED WITH A MORE DEPENDABLE ONE. IS THERE A REPLACEMENT "KIT" FOR THE RECALL? FURTHERMORE I WAS UNAWARE OF THE RECALL FOR THE FUEL PUMP/SENSOR GASKET AT TOP OF FUEL TANK AND THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER RECALL. I REPLACED THAT GASKET TWICE WITHOUT THE DEALER ADVISING ME OF THE RECALL. AS I PREPARED MY BOAT FOR LAUNCHING THE BREAK RELEASED AND BEGAN TO ROLL BACKWARDS INTO THE LAKE, NEARLY RUNNING ME OVER. A NARROW ESCAPE.
#10860848 | SERVICE BRAKES | | 100,800 miles
PARKING BREAK SELF RELEASES. ACCORDING TO CHRYSLER THE RECALL WAS DONE MORE THAN 10 YEARS AGO AND IS THEREFORE NO LONGER COVERED. HOW CAN CHRYSLER NOT COVER THIS DANGEROUS PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE WILL UNEXPECTEDLY BEGIN ROLLING DOWN A SLOPE WITH NO WARNING. THE BREAK WILL HOLD FOR A FEW MINUTES OR EVEN LONGER AND THEN RELEASE.. IF THIS REPLACEMENT PART IS OF THIS FAULTY A DESIGN WHY CAN IT NOT BE NOT BE REPLACED WITH A MORE DEPENDABLE ONE. IS THERE A REPLACEMENT "KIT" FOR THE RECALL? FURTHERMORE I WAS UNAWARE OF THE RECALL FOR THE FUEL PUMP/SENSOR GASKET AT TOP OF FUEL TANK AND THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER RECALL. I REPLACED THAT GASKET TWICE WITHOUT THE DEALER ADVISING ME OF THE RECALL. AS I PREPARED MY BOAT FOR LAUNCHING THE BREAK RELEASED AND BEGAN TO ROLL BACKWARDS INTO THE LAKE, NEARLY RUNNING ME OVER. A NARROW ESCAPE.
#10524432 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | | N/A miles Crash Fire 1 Death
1994 JEEP WRANGLER. ATTORNEY REPRESENTING CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE FUEL TANK LOCATION THAT CAUSED A FAMILY MEMBER DEATH OF THE CLIENTS, HE IS REPRESENTING. *SMD THE DECEDENT WAS A PASSENGER IN THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, JUMPED A CURBED, HIT A POLE, THEN A TREE AND BURST INTO FLAMES. THE DECEDENT DID NOT DIE FROM THE IMPACT, RATHER HE DIED OF THERMAL INJURIES CAUSED BY THE VEHICLE BURSTING INTO FLAMES...UPDATED 02/13/17 *BF *TR

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Safety Rating for the 1994 JEEP WRANGLER

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1994 JEEP WRANGLER in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1994 JEEP WRANGLER

No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.

NHTSA Investigations for the 1994 JEEP WRANGLER

NHTSA has opened 2 investigations into potential safety defects in the 1994 JEEP WRANGLER.

Investigation EA01003 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Closed

Opened:

PARKING BRAKE RESULTING IN ROLLAWAY

Investigation PE00038 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Closed

Opened:

PARKING BRAKE

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