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1999 Jeep Wrangler visibility problems

13 complaints (6% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 75,000.

owner complaints
13
of this car's complaints
6%
typical mileage
75,000
crashes
0
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Defroster/defogger/HVAC system: fan/motor
    4
  • Defroster/defogger/HVAC system
    3
  • Windshield
    2
  • Defroster/defogger/HVAC system: windshield: electrical heating element
    2
  • Defroster/defogger/HVAC system: heater core
    2
  • Rearview mirrors/devices
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Jeep Wrangler visibility problems in other years

19901995200020052010201520202026

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1999 Jeep Wrangler owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Dec 15, 2016 · Electrical, Visibility · 150,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 jeep wrangler. While driving approximately 50 MPH over a bump in the road, the blower motor failed to function. The instrument panel warning indicators illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Mar 10, 2011 · Electrical, Visibility · 125,000 miles · WA · fire

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. Http://www.jpmagazine.com/techarticles/electrical/154_0710_jeep_fire_prevention/index.html.

Filed Aug 17, 2008 · Visibility · 16,803 miles · AZ

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. This last (4th) repair I found out that chrysler knows about the issue, and has reduced the price of the replacement part by half. I was told to expect this to be a normal repair every 2 to 4 years for as long as I have the vehicle. I was told for a few model years they have constant power to the fan and this eventually leads to a burn out. Sometimes causing more damage if the flareup is big. Chrysler won't do any more reimb. And no plans to fix model years affected. Bummer!! Repair dates: 7/2000; 8/2002; 9/2004;8/2008 part number: 55037473ab.

Filed Dec 22, 2007 · Visibility · 75,000 miles · RI

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.

Filed Oct 1, 2007 · Electrical, Visibility · 97,000 miles · CA

Make / models : jeep / wrangler model/build years: 1999 manufacturer : daimlerchrysler corporation the federal safety agency 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

Filed Jan 19, 2007 · Electrical, Visibility · DC

1999 jeep wrangler with ground wire problems **answered by ric willard** cc the recall was 99v117000. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall. After the repairs the problem persisted. The consumer reached behind the cluster and when he pushed on one of the plugs they moved about an eighth of an inch. The consumer then heard the latched snap into position and he hasn't had a problem since. The heater also had a problem that the consumer thought would be corrected by recall but was not. The system changes the location of the air flow on it's own.

Filed Jul 24, 2005 · Body, Lights · 45,000 miles · IL

Same electrical cut off problems. Constant burning wire smell. Defrost knobs, and high med low knob stays on low or high, or nothing. Knobs and motors have been replaced 1 time. Different dealers in chicagoland and central il say there is nothing wrong nor any recalls that have to do with this. Tired of spending money. Top of vehicle is very worn, seams are busting out and top is becoming unsafe. Driverside window zipped fell off. Jeep is garaged daily and taken care of but is falling apart.

Filed Mar 11, 2004 · Visibility · NH

Consumer began smelled something burning. Heater control knob melted. Heater motor started to come on and off on its own.

Filed Feb 12, 2004 · Visibility · MA

Defroster/heater blower motor and switch quit. Replaced at least once before, within a year & a half. First, only one speed on the fan works then nothing.

Filed Sep 6, 2003 · Locks, Visibility · 40,000 miles · TX

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.

Questions about the 1999 Jeep Wrangler visibility

Does the 1999 Jeep Wrangler have visibility problems?

Owners have filed 13 complaints about the visibility of the 1999 Jeep Wrangler, 6% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1999 Jeep Wrangler visibility problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 75,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 1999 Jeep Wrangler visibility?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Jeep Wrangler have the most visibility problems?

The Jeep Wrangler model years with the most visibility complaints are 2018 (43 complaints), 2012 (41 complaints) and 2013 (39 complaints).

Other 1999 Jeep Wrangler problems

Electrical 53Engine 51Airbags 22Body 21Transmission 20Brakes 14Seat belts 7Acceleration 6Fuel system 6Lights 6Suspension 5Tires 5Steering 3Locks 2Wheels 2

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