1994 Jeep Wrangler: problems, recalls and reliability
4 recalls and 151 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is fuel system, gasoline (22% of complaints); the 1992 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Mar 2006
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 151 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Tl* the contact owns a 1994 jeep wrangler. The contact stated the smell of fuel emitted inside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop twice. The local repair shop mechanic confirmed that the gas cap fuel sending unit and cracked fuel tank needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed the that the VIN failed to qualify for repairs under NHTSA campaign id number: 94v106000(fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump) the vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 144,500.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Aug 2012
“Failure of fuel tank seal creating fire hazard. Internet search reveals this a common failure, either at filler next or fuel pump seal.”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Nov 2010
“Tl*the contact owns a 1994 jeep wrangler. During an emissions test, the contact was informed that her gas tank was leaking. The vehicle was taken to a service station and several diagnostics were performed to locate the cause of the leak. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 91,656.”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Aug 2008
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“No event took place that I am aware of. I was notified in the middle of september 2005 during routine maintenance that the vehicles steering gear box was leaking which requires replacement in addition to the steering shaft assembly. A scheduling date for repair is on october 20, 2005 with a substantial cost. *jb”Owner report · Steering · Sep 2005
“Driver's seat belt failed to click on its own. Consumer was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer, and mechanic informed consumer that the seat belts did not have a life time warranty. Consumer had to render payment for the seat belts. *ak”Owner report · Seat Belts · Aug 2004
“Starting in jan 2004, my drivers side seatbelt disengaged on its own while driving. In the last two months it has done this several times, always without warning. Some times the belt will stay latched for the whole trip, some times it will release before I can reach the end of the driveway, more often it will release while I'm driving on the highway. I have not yet had a chance to speak with a dealer about the problem. *ak”Owner report · Seat Belts · Jan 2004
“Without warning vehicle started rolling backwards on a slight declining ramp. Consumer was unable to stop the vehicle from rolling into a tree. Consumer stated that the emergency brake failed.*ak”Owner report · Parking Brake · Dec 2003
“The driver side seat belt of the 1994 jeep wrangler unlatched unexpectedly. Non-accident related. First contacted daimler chrysler 9/24/2003, file number is 11683745. *la”Owner report · Seat Belts · Sep 2003
“The skid plate which was used to hold the transmission, had rusted out of the frame, which caused the transmission to hand down.*jb”Owner report · Power Train · Mar 2003
“The entire u bolt mechanism came apart from the rear gear box and caused extensive damage to the undercarriage of the car, as well as a very unsafe condition. Dt”Owner report · Power Train · Sep 2002
When filing, owners marked a crash in 14 of these complaints and injuries in 3 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 4 campaigns
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.
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.
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 LATCHED TO THE ROOF RACK AND COULD SEPARATE FROM THE ROOF RACK. THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET REAR SHELL ROOF RACKS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON JEEP WRANGLER VEHICLES BY DAIMLERCHRYSLER.
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 AT (800) 845-3567.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PLASTIC FUEL TANKS. THE FUEL TANK SENDING UNIT GASKET CAN CRACK CAUSING FUEL AND FUEL VAPOR LEAKS.
Remedy: REPLACE THE FUEL TANK SENDING UNIT GASKET.
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS, THE PARKING BRAKE CAN SELF-RELEASE WITHOUT WARNING.
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 REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 1994 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
How other years compare
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Is the 1994 Jeep Wrangler reliable?
NHTSA has 151 owner complaints and 4 recall campaigns on record for the 1994 Jeep Wrangler. The most complained-about area is fuel system, gasoline (22% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1994 Jeep Wrangler problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 121,000 miles or less.
Does the 1994 Jeep Wrangler have open recalls?
4 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning exterior lighting. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.