1999 Jeep Wrangler Review
Price: $9,998





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Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Go-anywhere capability.
Cons
- Soft top is fun, but still a pain in the butt to operate.
What’s new
The 1999 Jeep Wrangler's interior finally enters the '90s with rotary HVAC controls, replacing the old slider control system. The hard- or soft top is available in Dark Tan, and new colors decorate both the exterior and the interior.
For sale near Columbus, OH
49 listings
- 183,097 miles
- No accidents, 3 owners, personal use only
- 6cyl manual
- Dom's Auto (30 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
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Located in Mount Vernon, OH
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
16 Combined MPG (14 City/18 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1J4FY19SXXP432698
Stock: 230
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 05-07-2025- 141,746 miles
- Frame damage reported, 5 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
- 4cyl manual
- RoadStar Motors (101 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
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Located in Hamilton, OH
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: No
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Issue reported
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: Yes
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
17 Combined MPG (16 City/18 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1J4FY29P1XP402166
Stock: 402166
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Vehicle overview
The Wrangler is the off-road icon. Originally built for military use, the original Jeep has retained its Spartan utility while slowly evolving into a practical means of transportation. The Wrangler is still the drive-me-hard-through-the-slop beast of yesterday, with a few appreciated improvements for the daily commute.
Jeep Wranglers have long been the standard for those valiant explorers who truly wish to go where no one has gone before. The go-anywhere ability of the Wrangler has been improved by the Quadra-Coil suspension which allows an additional seven inches of articulation over the old leaf spring set-up; thus resulting in increased approach and departure angles. The Quadra-Coil suspension, along with improved shocks and tires, also greatly improve the Wrangler's on-road manners.
Available in SE, Sport and Sahara trim levels, the Wrangler fits into several budgets. Our favorite model is the Sport, which comes with the powerful 4.0-liter engine yet retains no-nonsense utility; nicely equipped, the Sport comes in at under $20,000. The SE is for people who don't mind a lack of power or available ABS, and the Sahara is for anyone who can't live without leather and a quality sound system. Nobody, however, will mistake this vehicle for a smooth-running family sedan; the Wrangler is very much a truck thanks to its high step-in height and abundant wind and road noise. A five-speed manual transmission remains standard and a three-speed automatic is available for those who don't plan on any serious off-roading.
For 1999, Jeep has decided to give the Wrangler some additional user-friendliness by tossing out the sliding heater controls and replacing them with twist knobs. A revised frame makes the Wrangler 16 lbs. lighter than before, and a passenger-side airbag cutoff switch, introduced in May of 1998, continues to offer value for anyone who must tote children up front.
Over the past few years, Jeep has done a great job improving the Wrangler. Gone are some of the nagging complaints we had about safety, wind noise and engine roar; what remains is a solid truck with hard-core capabilities and rugged good looks. This is obviously not the truck for everybody, but those willing to put up with a cloth interior and a little road noise will be rewarded with an amazingly fun and extremely useful vehicle.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 1999 Jeep Wrangler SE 2dr SUV 4WD and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.04 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio
$225/mo for Wrangler SE
Wrangler SE
vs
$161/mo
Avg. Compact SUV
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Jeep Wrangler Reviews
Owner Reviews
5(51%)
4(37%)
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2(4%)
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Fun, but NOT as a primary car
3 out of 5 starsJeep Buddy, 12/28/2002
1999 Jeep Wrangler SE 2dr SUV 4WD
I bought my Jeep new four years ago and
have had a lot of time to think about
it. It's basically a good car; it's
fun taking the top off, it's been
reliable, it looks good and girls like
it. BUT: it's noisy, the ride is
punishing, it uses gas like a Winnebego
yet it's so underpowered you can plant
flowers on the side of the road as you
steam away from a stop light and … it is,
for all intents and purposes, a two-
seater with very little luggage space.
As an auxilliary, around-town car you
can't beat it, but it's NOT made for
driving every day, or for routinely
driving trips longer than 25 miles or
so.
better than my wife
4.88 out of 5 starsdlemmon1, 01/02/2011
1999 Jeep Wrangler SE 2dr SUV 4WD
i love my jeep, it has been everywhere with me, from Colorado, Oklahoma, an Tennessee. love going offroad, put on all kinds of accessories, been very reliable. i fell into a ditch and flooded the engine, busted all kinds of things up, and its still goin strong. easy to work on and way fun to drive. not a family car in the winter but in the summers my sons love it.
Love it - Hate to see it go.
4.25 out of 5 starsJeepers, 02/08/2010
1999 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 2dr SUV 4WD
I've had my Jeep for 10 years now and I love it. No major mechanical problems, just the normal wear of driving it over 200,000 miles. It's not for the person who is looking for a quiet, smooth ride - it's a Jeep, it's built for fun and believe me it is. I have tested it off road only a handful of time over the years and that is where a Jeep is at it's best. Saw a couple of Hummers … struggling through the same trails that I had no issues with. Great in winter and fun in the summer. The only complaint I have is it is not a family car and since I'm expecting a baby in a few months, I need to get something bigger - but I will get a Jeep again!!
There's Only One!
3.88 out of 5 starsFantastic Johnny, 03/23/2005
1999 Jeep Wrangler SE 2dr SUV 4WD
Those looking for a soft ride and
performance numbers need not apply.
The Jeep is a harsh ride. It's noisy
and brash. But it's a boatload of fun
in the winter and the summer. I would
never recommend the 4 cylinder without the
manual transmission. It doesn't have
enough ponies for an automatic transmission.
I get on average about 20 mpg with
100K miles. I do quite a bit … of
highway traveling, and as long as you
aware of the limitations of driving
such a short vehicle at 70 mph, you'll
be fine. Wind is about the only enemy
of the Jeep. Strong Illinois winds
bounce the Jeep around like a pinball,
but you couldn't pay me to trade it
in. This Jeep is mine until she dies.
There's Only One!
1999 Wrangler Highlights
SE
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 17 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $225/month |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 11.1 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | four wheel drive |
Safety
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriverNot RatedPassengerNot Rated
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRolloverNot RatedDynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalAcceptable
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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