1999 Jeep Wrangler engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 51 complaints for the 1999 Jeep Wrangler, 19% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 51 20% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 55,000 miles 29 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 11 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 10 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 29 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 55,000 miles, and 55% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 fires, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
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.
1999 jeep wrangler 6 cycl. Has been to the dealership on multiple visits. Loss of power during highway driving. After replacing the fuel pump, radiator, and performing an additional tune-up but problem is still unresolved. Now find that there is a crack in the intake manifold and the exhaust manifold has completely cracked.
Other problems reported for the 1999 Jeep Wrangler
- Electrical system 58 complaints
- Exhaust system 40 complaints
- Air bags 22 complaints
- Body & structure 21 complaints
- Brakes 15 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 15 complaints