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Jeep Wrangler 1993 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 1993 Jeep Wrangler: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

108Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
3Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
5Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
15Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Fuel and Propulsion System34 complaints

34 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 94V106000.

Brakes20 complaints

20 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 02V041000.

Engine19 complaints

19 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System6 complaints

6 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 93V083000.

Vehicle Structure5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

02V041000Reported February 7, 2002 - 316,148 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on February 7, 2002. The campaign covers an estimated 316,148 vehicles across all affected models.

93V083000Reported May 11, 1993 - 100,000 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on May 11, 1993. The campaign covers an estimated 100,000 vehicles across all affected models.

94V106000Reported June 9, 1994 - 230,000 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on June 9, 1994. The campaign covers an estimated 230,000 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA93025Opened October 29, 1993 - Closed November 25, 1994

DRIVESHAFT/UNIV.JOINT FAIL. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA99014Opened June 28, 1999 - Closed March 28, 2000

BRAKE ROTER DISC/HUD SEPARATION. Resulted in recall campaign 00V136000.

PE93057Opened June 14, 1993 - Closed October 29, 1993

DRIVESHAFT/UNIV.JOINT FAIL. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE95049Opened August 17, 1995 - Closed January 26, 1996

REAR AXLE SHAFT SEPARATION. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

RQ97016Opened October 27, 1997 - Closed June 30, 1998

FUEL LEAKAGE. Resulted in recall campaign 94V106000.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

199525
199611
19978
19989
19999
20008
20017
200212
20039
20041
20051
20061
20081
20111
20121
20151
20181
20231
20241
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.