1994 Jeep Wrangler brakes problems

The 1994 Jeep Wrangler has 29 brakes complaints filed with NHTSA — 16% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

Brakes complaints

16%

Share of year

Crash-involved

Related recalls

Brakes complaints by year

Wrangler brakes complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

02V041000BrakesFebruary 7, 2002 · 316,148 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS, THE PARKING BRAKE CAN SELF-RELEASE WITHOUT WARNING.

Consequence

THIS COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO ROLL AWAY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY WITH A STRONGER PAWL RETURN SPRING. OWNER NOTIFICATON BEGAN SEPTEMBER 30, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

What owners report

“LTR FM NILA ANN HAMILTON (CA) OWNER OF A 1994 JEEP WRANGLER SEEKING TO BE REIMBURSED. VEHICLE ROLLED DOWN DRIVEWAY HIT A WALL/FENCE, THE EMERGENCY BRAKE SELF RELEASED AND CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. *MR RECALL# 02V041000 *SCC THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE MONTHS LATER REGARDING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE.…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · February 1, 2002 · crash

Common questions

How many brakes complaints does the 1994 Jeep Wrangler have?

NHTSA has 29 complaints about the 1994 Jeep Wrangler brakes — 16% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 1994 Jeep Wrangler brakes?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the brakes: 02V041000.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.