1999 Jeep Wrangler engine and engine cooling problems
50 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1999 Jeep Wrangler — 23% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“1999 jeep wrangler. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle being a lemon *tgw the consumer stated she was told the vehicle was new. But, in fact it was defective and had to be repaired several times. The consumer was involved in an accident where she suffered a neck injury. *jb”
filed Oct 17, 2011
“Radiator made with plastic which leaks at the top where the plastic is crimped to the metal core. This is an inevitable problem on all jeep (chrysler products) made with radiators manufactured using plastic causing leakage before the life expectancy of the radiator is reached. In some cases…”
filed Dec 22, 2007
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Wrangler years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Wrangler | 2 | 1% |
| 2022 Wrangler | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 Wrangler | 3 | 0% |
| 2020 Wrangler | 5 | 1% |
| 2019 Wrangler | 5 | 1% |
| 2018 Wrangler | 3 | 0% |
| 2017 Wrangler | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 Wrangler | 5 | 1% |
| 2015 Wrangler | 4 | 1% |
| 2014 Wrangler | 9 | 1% |
| 2013 Wrangler | 4 | 1% |
| 2012 Wrangler | 7 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 Jeep Wrangler
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.