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1987 Jeep Wrangler Electrical system Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
11%of 38 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the electrical system of the 1987 Jeep Wrangler, 11% of the 38 complaints for this model year. 2 a fire, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026325%
20253953%
202442256%
202319853%
202217342%
202130832%
202018330%
201915220%
201826815%
20174514%
20165712%
20158117%
20148212%
201310316%
201214818%
20118317%
20108613%
2009359%
200817820%
20078215%
2006264%
2005203%
2004126%
200399%
200276%
20013722%
2000239%
19995325%
19985822%
1997143%
1995136%
199443%
199366%
199268%
199179%
199045%
1989711%
198848%
1987411%

Other parts of the 1987 Jeep Wrangler

Fuel system
14 complaints
Seat belts
7 complaints
Engine cooling
5 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Other or unknown
2 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Seats
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1987 Jeep Wrangler

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology