1991 Jeep Wrangler YJ from North America - Comments

It's a Jeep, so much mechanical work is required. Must be regularly maintained. I have replaced just about everything, starter, alternater, shocks, brakes, all U-Joints, clutch and much more. Other self induced damage from off roading.

Lots of fun if you're into backyard mechanics. They're are easy to work on and parts aren't to hard to find. Once you have one you'll get hooked for sure.

Note they are made for off-road driving and not the highway. If you're looking for a daily driver then keep looking. Highway performance and comfort leave much to be desired.

Also if you still want one, make sure to get the 91 or newer with the 4.0L 6cyl engine, if you get the 4cyl or older 4.2L you'll regret it.

There is an art to carburated engines. Injected engines with computers and what not run smoother, sure, but the carburetor gives you more. True, the original Carter 2bbl isn't very good. Try replacing with a Weber racing carb. I have an 89 Wrangler with a 38/38 Weber and you would not believe the horsepower and torque I have now. It's a matter of taste though.

The Peugeot tranny on the 4.2 is horrible... The 4.2 sucks due to the tranny combo. The newer asin ones are a lot better!

Hi friend, I'm from Venezuela and I'm the owner of a Wrangler Renegade 1991 fiberglass top, 4.0L hi-tech and I feel much pride for it. A vehicle that no mountain can stop and mechanical fixes are easy to make.

I have a 1991 renegade. Love it! Sure wish someone could tell me how many were made in 1991.

You guys are beginning to make me wonder. I have owned two Jeeps both 89s the first (a four cylinder) one never once and I mean never once left me stranded ever. I had to replace the starter once at 145,000 miles. Pretty good if you ask me. Had to replace some hoses and the basic tune up at about 100,000 I sold it and the coil was replaced shortly after. All these are things you would expect on any car. The car I bought after this was a honda civic. I know I couldn't believe I did that either. These things are invincible right? Well almost it was a good car, but the coil died at 105,000 40,000 miles less than the Jeep. My second 89 wrangler has the carburated 4.2L than came in the Jeep for 30 years or so. So far the carb and everything else is kicking butt. The only thing I worry about is if I will last as long as my Jeep. It has 130,000 miles. I cringe when I look under the hood of the fuel injected models because while the workspace is adequate it's not as adequate as mine. There is also one of those crummy things that should never have been put on a vehicle not to mention a jeep what's it called oh yeah a COMPUTER. Those things suck! I guess I must be lucky or something because I would never give up my Jeep. Besides we are talking about a motor that was designed by AMC and used for 30 years or something like that verses a Chrysler motor? Come on... that has actually been around since mid 89 just to correct you.

I just finished some work on a 91 6 cylinder, all in all good shape for 120,000, but trans seems to be failing. ill give it a b+ for reliability. I own a 95 4 cylinder, 101,000, it won't quit. Living in Colorado its been put to the test, changed Cat/Radiator&Tuned her at 9'000 feet and it runs like a monster. If anyone can help with info on tricking out that little 4 cyl please toss a comment in. Ride steep N deep.