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1990 Jeep Wrangler Wheels Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
3%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 2 complaints about the wheels of the 1990 Jeep Wrangler, 3% of the 79 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, 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.

“While driving 65 MPH the front left wheel and tire fell off, causing the vehicle to skid. Two days after purchase the vehicle stall, would not start and was not holding in idle. The problem still existed being then, vehcile looked at by independent inspector and was discovered that the muffler, ball joints and u-joint had failed. The vehicle was repaired at consumer's expense, still the vehicle idles improperly.”

NHTSA complaint #815876, filed 1997-09

“Right front wheel have caught on fire on two occasions. Dealer notified, and replaced front rotors and calipers; but, problem still occurring. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter .”

NHTSA complaint #888374, filed 2001-05

Wheels: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202481%
202372%
202292%
2021232%
2020132%
2019284%
2018613%
201762%
201692%
2015102%
2014122%
2013102%
201240%
201192%
2010172%
2009133%
2008293%
2007153%
2006142%
200591%
200453%
200311%
200222%
200121%
200031%
199921%
199831%
199741%
199511%
199311%
199111%
199023%
198912%

Other parts of the 1990 Jeep Wrangler

Brakes
28 complaints
Fuel system
20 complaints
Seats
12 complaints
Engine cooling
7 complaints
Seat belts
6 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
5 complaints
Electrical system
4 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1990 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