1990 Jeep Wrangler Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 15%of 79 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the seats of the 1990 Jeep Wrangler, 15% of the 79 complaints for this model year. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The noted vehicle is in exceptionally good condition and meticulously maintained. It has never been abused or used in a manner not intended. My Jeep and numerous others that I have been familiar with have experienced this problem. The front seats break at the point where the rear seat brackets bolt to the seat. This is also where the seat back is supported. From inspection it appears to be poor design and metal fatigue. I have only noted this problem on seats that have a fixed seat back/non reclining. The failure on my Jeep was a shock due to the low milage and mild use. …”
NHTSA complaint #721238, filed 2000-04“While leaning on the driver's seat it broke. Vehicle was taken to a dealer for inspection. The back of the seat fell off the seat was not a recliner was stationary.”
NHTSA complaint #10111025, filed 2005-03“Front seatbacks broke, causing the ocupants to fall back and the bolts have separated from the vehicle. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified. Both front seats have broken and driver's side seat to body bracket has come apart.”
NHTSA complaint #845123, filed 1999-09“Driver's side seat has rust and corrosion on floor and underneath foot board. There are two brackets/ four bolts holding vehicle seat together. Dealership is aware of problem.”
NHTSA complaint #898877, filed 2001-11Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 8% |
| 2023 | 1 | 0% |
| 2021 | 5 | 1% |
| 2020 | 6 | 1% |
| 2019 | 7 | 1% |
| 2018 | 14 | 1% |
| 2017 | 6 | 2% |
| 2016 | 4 | 1% |
| 2015 | 2 | 0% |
| 2014 | 4 | 1% |
| 2013 | 3 | 0% |
| 2012 | 3 | 0% |
| 2011 | 7 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 0% |
| 2008 | 2 | 0% |
| 2007 | 2 | 0% |
| 2006 | 2 | 0% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 | 2 | 1% |
| 1997 | 5 | 1% |
| 1995 | 4 | 2% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 | 2 | 3% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1990 | 12 | 15% |
| 1989 | 5 | 8% |
| 1988 | 7 | 14% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1990 Jeep Wrangler
28 complaintsFuel system
20 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1990 Jeep Wrangler
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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