1990 Jeep Wrangler review from North America
"A lesson of humidity and summertime fun"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Water pump, 2 other radiator hoses busted.
Transmission overhaul.
Clutch master cylinder leak.
Brake master cylinder leak.
Fuel gauge never worked right, eventually broke.
General comments?
Fun car for the summertime, especially here in Miami, FL. Winter & rainy season was hell though, since the canvas top offered little or no heat retention from all the rips & tears it eventually got (Yes although many people think we have no winter in Miami, humidity not only affects how hot it feels, but how cold it feels).
The actual engine block never leaked or gave any grief, but the radiator was crappy and the car ran hot. Definitely not enough power in the 4cyl to make the ride too exciting, but it's was enough to get me from A to B on time.
Again, Wranglers are not for comfort, so any complaining about "leather seats"or "air conditioning" is assenine... but honestly, adjustable seat backs would've been nice, that doesn't seem like too much to ask?
The fuel gauge problem was a real pain, it kept bobbing up and down all day, but, rather than pay $100 for the entire 4 gauge cluster, I just timed my fillups at every 200 miles.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1990 |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1998 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0L 4 cyl, 4WD Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 89000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 120000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 12th August, 2000 |