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1J4FY19S2XP••••••1999 Jeep WRANGLER
This build draws 2.3× more complaints than the average 1999 Jeep WRANGLER build (8 vs 4).
8on this build
159on the model
45builds in total
1involved a fire
Most reportedStructure 3Engine And Engine Cooling 2Electrical System 1Equipment 1
What owners of this build wrote
EquipmentfireOct 2007
Dear sir or madam: recently the air conditioning my 1999 jeep wrangler sport stopped working and there was an immediate smell of smoke coming from within the dash board. Upon partially disassembling the dash board's center console and removing the air conditioning controls it…
StructureOct 2019
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…
Electrical SystemAug 2006
The contact stated the vehicle's instrument panel gauges dimmed completely after illuminating intermittently. The defroster blower stopped functioning as well. There was a NHTSA recall, # 99V117000, regarding the other (screws). The vehicle was not included in the recall due to…
Unknown Or OtherMar 2006
The gauges on my 1999 jeep wrangler work only occasionally. I found NHTSA recall no. 99V117000 on you web site stating there was a recall on this. I contacted daimler chrysler at 1-800-992-1997 and they said there was nothing they could do for me as my vehicle was not affected.…
Engine And Engine CoolingNov 2004
1)the vehicle failed the annual inspection - and I was advised the reason was "exhaust manifold". 2)I called the dealer - who thought my vehicle was a "2.5" which already has a recall on the exhaust manifold, but I have a "4.0" which currently does not. I asked what harm is…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1J4FY19S2XP460124 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.