NHTSA vehicle safety data
1988 Jeep Wrangler Recalls & Complaints
We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 1988 Jeep Wrangler right now, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1988 Jeep Wrangler.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1988 Jeep Wrangler.
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA's investigations file lists the 1988 Jeep Wrangler in 9 investigations. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.
- Recall Query RQ97-016: FUEL LEAKAGE
Closed June 30, 1998
- Engineering Analysis EA94-031: SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE
Closed September 30, 1997
- Preliminary Evaluation PE95-020: SEAT BACK FAILURE
Closed July 28, 1995
- Preliminary Evaluation PE94-037: SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE
Closed August 30, 1994
- Engineering Analysis EA93-031: SENDING UNIT GASKET FAILS
Closed June 17, 1994
4 more NHTSA investigations
- Engineering Analysis EA92-014: FUEL TANK/EXHAUST INTERFER
Closed May 28, 1993
- Preliminary Evaluation PE92-075: EXHAUST SYSTEM FIRES
Closed January 29, 1993
- Preliminary Evaluation PE92-016: FUEL TANK/EXHAUST INTERFER
Closed May 22, 1992
- Preliminary Evaluation PE89-151: SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR
Closed December 11, 1989
Other Jeep Wrangler model years
Check your 1988 Jeep Wrangler VIN
Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Jeep Wrangler at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
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