1999 Jeep Wrangler Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 6%of 213 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the visibility of the 1999 Jeep Wrangler, 6% of the 213 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,000 miles. 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.
“Make / models : Jeep / Wrangler model/build years: 1999 manufacturer : daimlerchrysler corporation NHTSA campaign id number : 99v117000 chrysler say no recall but I have this problem what do I do?? Thank you very much gages go dead, no heater fan”
NHTSA complaint #10204578, filed 2007-10, 97,000 miles“A/c-heater fan control switch burns out every 2 to 4 years. I am the original owner of a 99 Jeep tj Wrangler. I have replaced the fan control switch 4 times now. Each time the pigtail has fried as well and needed replacing. First time dealer replaced under warranty. Second, third and fourth time I paid to have it replaced. After 3rd time I wrote to chrysler and explained and showed all dealer repair paper work and they reimbursed with check for one repair. Dealer gave me a credit on an additional repair. …”
NHTSA complaint #10238564, filed 2008-08, 16,803 miles“A while ago I had the climate controls go out in my 1999 Jeep Wrangler. Upon investigation, I found that the wiring harness connector and the climate controls had melted due to the heat generated from the electrical connection. I replaced the climate controls in my Jeep, however, the electrical wiring still gets very hot. I did some checking in Jeep forums and apparently, this is a common occurrence in the tj Jeep model. I am enclosing a link to an article that addresses this issue, in it the authors determined that the uncorrected wiring can reach 122 degrees. …”
NHTSA complaint #10389682, filed 2011-03, 125,000 miles“Problems with back and door latches breaking and jamming making it impossible to open the doors. Also, flimsy plastic sleeves that connect the A/C/fan/temperature knobs to the control panel break easily making it impossible to use the defroster and panel fans, heater, and A/C.”
NHTSA complaint #10037327, filed 2003-09, 40,000 miles“If HVAC system is left on maximum heat setting for a length of time, the contacts in the fan speed selector switch melt causing failure of some or all of the fan speed modes and require switch replacement.”
NHTSA complaint #10212582, filed 2007-12, 75,000 milesVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 8% |
| 2025 | 4 | 5% |
| 2024 | 6 | 1% |
| 2023 | 9 | 2% |
| 2022 | 7 | 2% |
| 2021 | 20 | 2% |
| 2020 | 33 | 5% |
| 2019 | 30 | 4% |
| 2018 | 43 | 2% |
| 2017 | 9 | 3% |
| 2016 | 6 | 1% |
| 2015 | 3 | 1% |
| 2014 | 13 | 2% |
| 2013 | 39 | 6% |
| 2012 | 41 | 5% |
| 2011 | 14 | 3% |
| 2010 | 13 | 2% |
| 2009 | 8 | 2% |
| 2008 | 24 | 3% |
| 2007 | 15 | 3% |
| 2006 | 7 | 1% |
| 2005 | 5 | 1% |
| 2004 | 9 | 5% |
| 2003 | 2 | 2% |
| 2002 | 3 | 3% |
| 2001 | 13 | 8% |
| 2000 | 6 | 2% |
| 1999 | 13 | 6% |
| 1998 | 16 | 6% |
| 1997 | 21 | 5% |
| 1995 | 9 | 4% |
| 1994 | 6 | 4% |
| 1993 | 6 | 6% |
| 1992 | 2 | 3% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1990 | 3 | 4% |
| 1989 | 4 | 6% |
| 1988 | 3 | 6% |
| 1987 | 3 | 8% |
Other parts of the 1999 Jeep Wrangler
53 complaintsEngine cooling
50 complaintsAir bags
22 complaintsBody and structure
21 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsTires
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 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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