1990 Ford Bronco vs 1990 Jeep Wrangler
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1990 Ford Bronco | 1990 Jeep Wrangler |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 56 | 79 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 43 | 12 |
| Investigations | 6 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 6 |
| Fire reports | 13 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 12–14 | 14–17 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Bronco | Jeep Wrangler |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 | 18 |
| Electrical System | 18 | 4 |
| Seats | 9 | 12 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 9 | 10 |
| Parking Brake | 0 | 17 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 7 |
| Structure | 7 | 2 |
| Power Train | 4 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 5 | 5 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 7 |
1990 Ford Bronco
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.