1990 Jeep Wrangler vs 1992 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 Jeep Wrangler | 1992 Jeep Wrangler |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 79 | 77 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 12 | 11 |
| Investigations | 8 | 6 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 6 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 14–17 | 14–17 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Jeep Wrangler | Jeep Wrangler |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 18 | 22 |
| Parking Brake | 17 | 6 |
| Power Train | 5 | 11 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 10 | 5 |
| Seat Belts | 6 | 9 |
| Seats | 12 | 2 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 7 | 7 |
| Electrical System | 4 | 6 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Brake problems | 7 | 0 |
| Stalling | 5 | 0 |
1990 Jeep Wrangler
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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.