Ten problems related to wiring have been reported for the 1999 Jeep Wrangler. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Ever since I purchased the Jeep, it has been a reliable vehicle. The other day, I went to start it and the instrument cluster was unresponsive and the airbag light was on. I tried replacing the fuse and found it to be good, receiving power. I started to check websites for similar problems and found a recall for the exact problem I was having. This recall described exactly what was happening to my Jeep. The recall is found here recall 99v117000: instrument panel ground screws loose the left side and right side instrument panel wiring ground attachment screws could loosen over time. If the left side screw loosens, the instrument panel gauges may not function when the headlamps are turned on. If the right side screw loosens, the defroster blower motor may not function. Well, I took a copy of the recall to my local Jeep dealership, bluebonnet Jeep in new braunfels, texas. As soon as I walked through the door, I started telling them about the problem with the Jeep and how similar it was to the recall. I showed them a copy of the recall and continued telling them how it was behaving. The dealer asked me if I purchased the Jeep from them and I told them no. They were very concerned about me not buying the Jeep from them, they went out and copied the VIN number down. The attendant stated they could not help me because it was not showing up as being a recall issue. I told them it was giving me all the same problems as this recall and they said they did not care, if the number does not show up on their computer, they will not help. I believe the original recall effects more models of Jeep than originally stated and respectfully request this to be investigated. Thanks.
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. . Read more...
Since I have owned my 99 Wrangler, about every two years. The fan motor or selector switches have burned out. The last time it happened it meted down the wiring harness as well. It is my feeling that this is a serious problem that Jeep is aware of. Since they have a special bulletin that allows you to buy the switches individually, instead of the entire heating cooling head unit.
: the contact stated while driving 65 mph smoke erupted from the steering column. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined the wiring harness needed to be replaced.
1999 Jeep sahara: pril 2002 - gauges (all dashboard guages including speedometer) stop working while driving. Replaced wiring cluster connector at haynes Jeep, richmond, va. ; paid $108. 33 for repairs. October 2004 - gauges (all dashboard guages including speedometer) stop working again while driving. Same problem. Haynes Jeep advised have to replace the wiring cluster connector again. Asked haynes Jeep to replace it for free as this was done in 2002 by them. They refused. October 21, 2004 - wrote a letter of complaint to mr. Richard carter, general manager, haynes Jeep. He did not respond to the letter. This is a hazard while driving. This should never happen while driving in any vehicle, much less happen again within 2 years of getting it fixed. I understand this is a problem with Jeeps and there should be an investigation by the NHTSA. I do not think that the owner of a vehicle must fork out $100+ every two years just to have the guages work on a $23,000 vehicle!.
The check engine light keeps coming on. I have returned it for service 4 times, and need to bring it back in again. First they said it was a solenoid. Then they traced all of the wiring. The time after that they replaced the module. Next they replaced all of the spark plugs (recall service). They replaced the spark plugs 2-3 weeks ago, and the check engine light is already back on. The dealership's service has been good, but they nor Chrysler seem to know why this is occurring.
The vehicle's instrument panel malfunctioned. The left and right side instrument panel wiring ground attachment screws became loose.
The wiring cluster connector shorted out at various times.
Passenger side air bag control module malfunctions, all gauges on the instrument cluster can not be read properly, vehicle has been to the dealer but problem still unresolved, consumer states he has fixed the problem by taking out the instrument cluster and spraying battery cleaner on back where connectors are behind instrument panel, consumer states the wires have problems with corrosion.
Passenger side air bag control module malfunctions, all gauges on the instrument cluster can not be read properly, vehicle has been to the dealer but problem still unresolved, consumer states he has fixed the problem by taking out the instrument cluster and spraying battery cleaner on back where connectors are behind instrument panel, consumer states the wires have problems with corrosion.