1999 Jeep Wrangler Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Wrangler years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 24th of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 213 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Jeep Wrangler. That ranks 24th out of 32 Wrangler model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (53 complaints, 25%), typically at around 79,500 miles. Complaints mention 15 crashes, 6 fires, 10 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
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- 213owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 15complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Jeep Wrangler problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | 53 | 25% | 79,500 | “instrument panel” (28%) | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 50 | 23% | 56,500 | “exhaust manifold” (50%) | $1,250 |
| Air Bags | 22 | 10% | 65,950 | — | — |
| Structure | 21 | 10% | 107,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 20 | 9% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 13 | 6% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 11 | 5% | 78,750 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 9 | 4% | 151,500 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 7 | 3% | 69,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 3% | 106,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 | 2% | 97,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 5 | 2% | 118,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 5 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 4 | 2% | 70,500 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 2% | 57,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | 1% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 1% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 1% | 42,501 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 0% | 146,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 0% | 126,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 0% | 45,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Jeep Wrangler recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Unknown or other
Problem: Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The left side and right side instrument panel wiring ground attachment screws could loosen over time.
Risk: If the left side screw loosens, the instrument panel gauges may not function when the headlamps are turned on. If the right side screw loosens, the defroster blower motor may not function.
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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Instrument panel ground screw (RQ99011) — opened Jun 1, 1999, closed May 30, 2000, led to recall 99V117000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 1999 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the rear subframe fractured near the axle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the subframe was corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
I started hearing a banging/clanging noise under the rear of this vehicle upon starting/stopping or reversing. The noise is best described as a sharp metallic clang. Undercar inspection revealed the frame has corroded to the point the upper control arm mounts have pulled away from the frame and the…
Frame rotted from rust where the rear suspension attaches to the frame. Too much rust to repair. Remaining vehicle is in good shape considering only 107k miles. Suspension broke free from the frame during normal road operation. I am told that the problem is epidemic with jeep tj frames. Apparently…
Jeep is a 5 speed transmission. Couldn't shift correctly, heard a rattle. Engine had fallen due to rusting frame. Frame so rusted, engine fell. Only 90,000 miles on vehicle. Not driven daily. Was in motion.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 jeep wrangler. While changing the rear driver side tire, it was discovered that the spare tire hub was extremely corroded. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact…
Other Jeep Wrangler years
← 1998 Wrangler · 2000 Wrangler →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Wrangler | 11 | 3 |
| 2025 Wrangler | 71 | 4 |
| 2024 Wrangler | 741 | 11 |
| 2023 Wrangler | 370 | 14 |
| 2022 Wrangler | 404 | 15 |
| 2021 Wrangler | 953 | 15 |
| 2020 Wrangler | 613 | 12 |
| 2019 Wrangler | 745 | 9 |
| 2018 Wrangler | 1,827 | 14 |
| 2017 Wrangler | 311 | 5 |
| 2016 Wrangler | 462 | 5 |
| 2015 Wrangler | 476 | 3 |
| 2014 Wrangler | 657 | 4 |
| 2013 Wrangler | 654 | 6 |
| 2012 Wrangler | 835 | 9 |
| 2011 Wrangler | 485 | 10 |
| 2010 Wrangler | 686 | 10 |
| 2009 Wrangler | 372 | 6 |
| 2008 Wrangler | 873 | 7 |
| 2007 Wrangler | 558 | 8 |
| 2006 Wrangler | 730 | 3 |
| 2005 Wrangler | 650 | 1 |
| 2004 Wrangler | 192 | 1 |
| 2003 Wrangler | 98 | 0 |
| 2002 Wrangler | 108 | 2 |
| 2001 Wrangler | 170 | 3 |
| 2000 Wrangler | 251 | 1 |
| 1999 | 213 | 1 |
| 1998 Wrangler | 265 | 2 |
| 1997 Wrangler | 401 | 3 |
| 1996 Wrangler | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 Wrangler | 202 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Jeep Wrangler?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, air bags problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 53 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Jeep Wrangler?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 Jeep Wrangler a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Wrangler model years, the 1999 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.