1999 Jeep Wrangler Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 213 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 57,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 1999 Jeep Wrangler, 2% of the 213 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,000 miles.
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.
“Internal contacts failure in turn signal switch renders turn signals, headlights, and hazard warning inoperative. Problems with this switch have also causes other electrical issues. In some cases, this also drains the battery when the vehicle is off. This is a common issue on Jeep wranglers and requires replacement of the switch.”
NHTSA complaint #10212581, filed 2007-12, 75,000 miles“Recall campaign 99v117000 concerning instrument panel screws. Owner stated that the instrument panel gauges did not operate properly when the headlights were turned on. Owner contacted the manufacturer, and was informed that this vehicle was not covered under the recall due to VIN.”
NHTSA complaint #10117118, filed 2005-03, 43,100 miles“When the headlight light switch was turned on all the dashboard lights went out and the gauges malfunctioned. This was caused by the defect as described in recall 99v117000 for instrument panel screws, but this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.”
NHTSA complaint #10097878, filed 2004-10, 57,000 milesExterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 1% |
| 2023 | 1 | 0% |
| 2022 | 6 | 1% |
| 2021 | 6 | 1% |
| 2020 | 9 | 1% |
| 2019 | 2 | 0% |
| 2018 | 9 | 0% |
| 2017 | 5 | 2% |
| 2016 | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 | 4 | 1% |
| 2014 | 6 | 1% |
| 2013 | 10 | 2% |
| 2012 | 21 | 3% |
| 2011 | 8 | 2% |
| 2010 | 25 | 4% |
| 2009 | 9 | 2% |
| 2008 | 20 | 2% |
| 2007 | 8 | 1% |
| 2005 | 5 | 1% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 2 | 2% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 2 | 1% |
| 1999 | 4 | 2% |
| 1998 | 5 | 2% |
| 1997 | 5 | 1% |
| 1995 | 8 | 4% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1989 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1999 Jeep Wrangler
53 complaintsEngine cooling
50 complaintsAir bags
22 complaintsBody and structure
21 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsSuspension
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 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