1993 Jeep Wrangler Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 19%of 108 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 107,820miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the brakes of the 1993 Jeep Wrangler, 19% of the 108 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 107,820 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“93,Wrangler,manual trans. Gas tank leaks and fills garage up with gas fumes and gas. Parking brake disengages , and wont engage . Dealer says recalls have been done in the past. Problem is happening again and should be fixed again under same recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10215186, filed 2008-01, 93,000 miles“The front brake rotors had experienced the same defect stated in recall number 99 v 340 000, but this vehicle was not included because of the year. The front brake rotors separated from the hub and the consumer had lost control of the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10004720, filed 2003-01, 54,653 miles“Parking brake has failed repeatedly leading to a rolling accident in 12/2001. No other roll-a-ways lead to accidents, but did on several occasion lead to minor damage. Local dealer and factory representatives had nothing to save regarding repairs or liability. I personally know several other Wrangler owners with the same problem and have asked the to report to NHTSA directly. Please keep me posted on developments. Thanks norm”
NHTSA complaint #757951, filed 2002-02“Vehicle was parked on a hill in reverse, engine was off. Shifted lever and it popped into neutral, rolling backwards into another vehicle. Consumer stated that the vehicle was parked with emergency brake engaged and transmission was in reverse. The emergency brake disengaged and transmission came out of reverse into neutral during the accident.”
NHTSA complaint #8004291, filed 2002-02“The emergency brake released which allowed the transmission to engage abruptly with force. A recall was issued regarding the problem, however it was only for jeeps with a manual transmission. Nhtsa recall campaign 02v041000 parking brake.”
NHTSA complaint #10020044, filed 2003-05Related recalls
- 02V041000Feb 7, 2002On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with manual transmissions, the parking brake can self-release without warning.Covers: Jeep Wrangler 1990–1995
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 17% |
| 2025 | 2 | 3% |
| 2024 | 21 | 3% |
| 2023 | 7 | 2% |
| 2022 | 14 | 3% |
| 2021 | 27 | 3% |
| 2020 | 13 | 2% |
| 2019 | 32 | 4% |
| 2018 | 68 | 4% |
| 2017 | 78 | 25% |
| 2016 | 137 | 30% |
| 2015 | 136 | 28% |
| 2014 | 75 | 11% |
| 2013 | 67 | 10% |
| 2012 | 52 | 6% |
| 2011 | 30 | 6% |
| 2010 | 41 | 6% |
| 2009 | 14 | 4% |
| 2008 | 52 | 6% |
| 2007 | 41 | 7% |
| 2006 | 23 | 3% |
| 2005 | 13 | 2% |
| 2004 | 18 | 9% |
| 2003 | 10 | 10% |
| 2002 | 7 | 6% |
| 2001 | 5 | 3% |
| 2000 | 14 | 6% |
| 1999 | 14 | 7% |
| 1998 | 19 | 7% |
| 1997 | 27 | 7% |
| 1995 | 70 | 35% |
| 1994 | 29 | 19% |
| 1993 | 20 | 19% |
| 1992 | 12 | 16% |
| 1991 | 20 | 26% |
| 1990 | 28 | 35% |
| 1989 | 12 | 19% |
| 1988 | 9 | 18% |
| 1987 | 2 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1993 Jeep Wrangler
32 complaintsEngine cooling
18 complaintsSeat belts
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
4 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 Jeep Wrangler
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 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