1999 Jeep Wrangler Problems, Recalls & Reliability
262 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 1999 Jeep Wrangler, alongside 5 recall campaigns and 1 defect investigation. It scores 12/100 on the trouble index — one of this model's quieter years. Electrical leads the reports, typically around 77,500 miles.
One of the quieter years. Relative to its siblings, the 1999 Jeep Wrangler has drawn well-below-average complaint volume with at least four years on the road.
Better year
Where 1999 sits among all Wrangler years
What owners report
“Fuel- jeep hard to fill with fuel or must fill fuel at very slow rate. Nozzle does not lock or fill properly. (stationary) electrical- hazard lights(in rear) randomly turn on by themselves while driving. (any mph, city streets and highways)”— owner report to NHTSA, 1999 Wrangler
“52,000 on my 1999 wrangler (have never been "off roading in it). I just replaced the radiator with an after market brand - not jeeps radiator. I'm in the process of ordering a new exhaust manifold (mine is cracked). Once again i was advised to buy an after market manifold because the jeep's…”— owner report to NHTSA, 1999 Wrangler
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 134 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 68,513 miles. Half of those reports fall between 45,000 and 110,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (5)
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…
Fix: 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.
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT BRAKE CYLINDERS FOR CERTAIN FORD, DAIMLERCHRYSLER, AND JEEP PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE BRAKE CYLINDERS WERE SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF NAPA, RAYBESTOS, AIMCO, AC DELCO, CARQUEST,…
Fix: AFFINIA (BRAKE PARTS, INC.) WILL REPLACE THE SUBJECT BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 20, 2006. OWNERS CAN CONTACT AFFINA GROUP CUSTOMER SERVICE AT…
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET AIRTEX ELECTRIC FUEL PUMPS INSTALLED FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR CERTAIN 1997-2004 JEEP WRANGLER; 1997-2001 JEEP CHEROKEE; 1997-2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE; AND 2000-2003 DODGE DAKOTA VEHICLES. THE PLASTIC ELECTRICAL GROMMET…
Fix: AIRTEX WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 25, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AIRTEX CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT…
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…
Fix: 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…
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE LEFT SIDE AND RIGHT SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRING GROUND ATTACHMENT SCREWS COULD LOOSEN OVER TIME.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE GROUND SCREWS, DRILL A NEW PILOT HOLE ADJACENT TO THE ORIGINAL HOLE, AND THE SCREWS WILL BE REINSTALLED IN THE NEW HOLES.
Federal defect investigations
Led to recall campaign 99V117000.
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 1999 Jeep Wrangler reliable?
The 1999 Jeep Wrangler drew 262 complaints in federal safety records — one of this model's quieter years. Its trouble index is 12/100, scored against the model's worst year (2008).
What are the most common 1999 Jeep Wrangler problems?
The top reported problems for the 1999 Jeep Wrangler are electrical (64 complaints), engine (53), and airbags (22).
At what mileage do 1999 Jeep Wrangler problems show up?
Owners most often report 1999 Jeep Wrangler problems around 68,513 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 45,000 and 110,000 miles.
Does the 1999 Jeep Wrangler have recalls?
5 recall campaigns apply to the 1999 Jeep Wrangler. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.