NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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265 reportsMileage unknown · Nov 24, 1998
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
THE REAR BRAKES DON'T PROVIDE ANY STOPPING ASSISTANCE,THE FRONT BRAKES LOCK UP ON GRAVEL AND THE REAR WHEELS NEVER SLIDE OR PROVIDE ANY STOPPING POWER. WHEN YOU BACK UP ON GRAVEL OR ANY SLICK SURFACE THE FRONT WHEELS ALWAYS SLIDE EVEN ON LEVEL GROUND. WHEN BACKING DOWN A HILL ON GRAVEL OR A SLICK SURFACE THE JEEP WONT STOP UNLES…
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THE REAR BRAKES DON'T PROVIDE ANY STOPPING ASSISTANCE,THE FRONT BRAKES LOCK UP ON GRAVEL AND THE REAR WHEELS NEVER SLIDE OR PROVIDE ANY STOPPING POWER. WHEN YOU BACK UP ON GRAVEL OR ANY SLICK SURFACE THE FRONT WHEELS ALWAYS SLIDE EVEN ON LEVEL GROUND. WHEN BACKING DOWN A HILL ON GRAVEL OR A SLICK SURFACE THE JEEP WONT STOP UNLESS I USE THE HAND BRAKE ALONG WITH THE BRAKES. I HAVE TESTED THIS ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AND IT IS THE SAME EACH TIME. THE DEALER JUST SAYS THEY ARE ADJUSTED TO FACTORY SPECIFICATIONS. THE REAR BRAKES PROVIDE LITTLE OR NO STOPPING POWER!
NHTSA ODI #700875
Mileage unknown · Nov 23, 1998
Fuel System, GasolineUnknown Or Other
WHENEVER THE FUEL TANK IS FILLED IT LEAKS DOWN OFF THE TOP OF THE TANK ONTO THE SKID PLATE. WITH THE MUFFLER NEXT TO THE GAS TANK THIS POSES A SERIOUS FIRE HAZARD. THE GAUGES WORK INTERMITTENTLY, INCLUDES: TACH, SPEEDOMETER, TEMP, OIL PRESSURE, FUEL, AND AMP METER. WHEN THEY STOP WORKING THE AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON. ALSO THE CR…
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WHENEVER THE FUEL TANK IS FILLED IT LEAKS DOWN OFF THE TOP OF THE TANK ONTO THE SKID PLATE. WITH THE MUFFLER NEXT TO THE GAS TANK THIS POSES A SERIOUS FIRE HAZARD. THE GAUGES WORK INTERMITTENTLY, INCLUDES: TACH, SPEEDOMETER, TEMP, OIL PRESSURE, FUEL, AND AMP METER. WHEN THEY STOP WORKING THE AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON. ALSO THE CRUISE CONTROL WILLN'T WORK. THE ODOMETER LIGHTS UP BUT NO MILEAGE IS REGISTERED.
NHTSA ODI #700849
Mileage unknown · Nov 19, 1998
Engine And Engine Cooling
ENGINE HAD A CLATTER NOISE AND SHORT BLOCK WAS REPLACED. EVER SINCE, THERE HAS BEEN EXCESSIVE VIBRATION WHENEVER VEHICLE IS RUNNING - DOES NOT HAVE TO BE MOVING. PREVIOUS ENGINE DID NOT HAVE VIBRATION. OTHER VEHICLES TEST DRIVEN TO COMPARE DO NOT VIBRATE AS STRONGLY. DEALER STATES THIS IS A NORMAL VIBRATION AND WILL NOT DO ANYTH…
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ENGINE HAD A CLATTER NOISE AND SHORT BLOCK WAS REPLACED. EVER SINCE, THERE HAS BEEN EXCESSIVE VIBRATION WHENEVER VEHICLE IS RUNNING - DOES NOT HAVE TO BE MOVING. PREVIOUS ENGINE DID NOT HAVE VIBRATION. OTHER VEHICLES TEST DRIVEN TO COMPARE DO NOT VIBRATE AS STRONGLY. DEALER STATES THIS IS A NORMAL VIBRATION AND WILL NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. REAR AXLE HOUSING HAD OIL LEAK DUE TO AXLE TUBE NOT SEATED PROPERLY INTO CENTER HOUSING. COMPLETE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED. NO PROBLEMS WITH THIS.
NHTSA ODI #700764
Mileage unknown · Nov 11, 1998
Tires
TIRE RUBS ON LOWER CONTROL ARM ON FRONT PASSENAGER'S SIDE. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 30X9.5 )( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 30X9.5 )( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 30X9.5 )( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 30X9.5 )
NHTSA ODI #700509
Mileage unknown · Nov 10, 1998
Air BagsEquipmentPower Train
ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS CAUSED THE AIRBAG LIGHT TO COME ON. ALSO,PROBLEMS WITH SPEEDOMETER, AND ANTENNA WHICH WAS CAUSED BY A CPV THAT BURNT OUT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
NHTSA ODI #830518
Mileage unknown · Nov 10, 1998
Unknown Or Other
I AM IN CANADA, HOWEVER THIS INFORMATION APPILIES TO ALL WRANGLERS AND YOUR REPLY BY PHONE WOULD BE APPRECIATED. THE FRONT SEAT BELT, IN ITS UNUSED, RESTING STATE WITH NO PASSENGERS, OVERLAPS THE DORR STRIKER/ LATCH MECHANISM. IF YOU CLOSE THE DOOR ON THE VEHICLE, YOU SLAM THE SEAT BELT IN THE MECHANISM AND TEAR HOLES IN THE …
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I AM IN CANADA, HOWEVER THIS INFORMATION APPILIES TO ALL WRANGLERS AND YOUR REPLY BY PHONE WOULD BE APPRECIATED. THE FRONT SEAT BELT, IN ITS UNUSED, RESTING STATE WITH NO PASSENGERS, OVERLAPS THE DORR STRIKER/ LATCH MECHANISM. IF YOU CLOSE THE DOOR ON THE VEHICLE, YOU SLAM THE SEAT BELT IN THE MECHANISM AND TEAR HOLES IN THE SEAT BELT. IT IF THE SAME FOR BOTH OF THE FRONT SEAT BELTS. I HAVE INFORMED THE DEALER, WHO HAS NOT YET REPLACED THE SEAT BELTS, WHICH ARE NOW TORN, AS THEY WOULD GET TORN AGAIN THE SECOND YOU CLOSED THE DOOR. THIS IS A VERY VERY MAJOR SAFETY DEFECT, AND IT IS AMAZING THAT IT HAS ACUTALLY HAPPENED. PLEASE LOOK INTO IT.. I WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW BECAUSE I THINK THAT THE DEALER WILL COVER IT UP AND PEOPLE WILL DEFINETLY GET HURT FROM THIS. I KNOW THAT I'M IN CANADA, BUT PLEASE CALL ME ANYWAYS, COLLECT IF YOU HAVE TO. ALSO, DON'T GIVE MY NAME TO JEEP... I DON'T WANT THEM TO SOMEHOW BLACKLIST ME... JUST GO AND TAKE A LOOK AT ANY NEW WRANGLER AND YOU'LL BE SURPRISED. THANKS
NHTSA ODI #700493
Mileage unknown · Oct 27, 1998
Fuel System, GasolineFire
AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE FOR SEVERAL HOURS THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WITHIN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT DUE TO FAULTY FUEL LINES. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
NHTSA ODI #829576
Mileage unknown · Oct 19, 1998
Air BagsSeat BeltsCrashInjury
DRIVER HIT A BERM OF ROCK/SAND AT APPROX. 30 MPH, RIGHT FRONT OF JEEP, THE SEAT BELT AROUND THE DRIVER'S WAIST HELD, BUT THE BELT OVER THE DRIVER'S SHOULDER DID NOT HOLD, THE DRIVER'S FACE HIT THE MIDDLE OF THE DASHBOARD AND BROKE THREE TEETH THAT HAD TO BE REMOVED.ALSO, AIRBAG'S DID NOT DEPLOY.
NHTSA ODI #781373
Mileage unknown · Oct 10, 1998
Air BagsElectrical SystemEngine And Engine Cooling
CLOCK SPRING IN STEERING COLUMN SHORTED OUT ALSO, ENGINE CONTROLLER, AND HORN FAILURE.ALSO AIR BAG AND CRUISE CONTROL LIGHTS CAME ON.
NHTSA ODI #781114
Mileage unknown · Oct 5, 1998
Air BagsUnknown Or Other
AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON. THE DASH AND THE GAUGES (SPEEDOMETER, RPM, ETC.) STOPPED WORKING. DEALER CONTACTED TO REPAIR WORK, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.
NHTSA ODI #828546
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