1999 Jeep Wrangler Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The 1997 Jeep Wrangler rides better, handles better, and is more capable off road. The 1999 Jeep Wrangler is available in three models: SE, Sport, and Sahara.
Drivers of the 1999 Jeep Wrangler like the Jeep's design and off-road ability. They tend to dislike the noisy ride, the poor gas mileage, and the lack of storage space.
Published Aug 9, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
User reviews for 1999 Jeep Wrangler
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by Iris G
Sep 03, 2025
I still love my 1999 Jeep Wrangler Sport! I bought a brand new in March 1999 with 46 miles on it. It’s still running 26 years later. Best vehicle I’ve ever owned!Nothing major had to be done to it. I wanted one most of my life, but I had to wait till the automatic transmission became more available on them.Sep 03, 2025
by Dwayne H
Apr 25, 2021
One of the best jeeps made.Very strong and dependable.Love this jeepApr 25, 2021
by Keith W
Mar 08, 2021
I simply love the care free style of this jeep. It fit my artist care-free lifestyle. It the jeep for the free-spirit. Mar 08, 2021
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by Iris G
Sep 03, 2025
I still love my 1999 Jeep Wrangler Sport! I bought a brand new in March 1999 with 46 miles on it. It’s still running 26 years later. Best vehicle I’ve ever owned!Nothing major had to be done to it. I wanted one most of my life, but I had to wait till the automatic transmission became more available on them.Sep 03, 2025
by Dwayne H
Apr 25, 2021
One of the best jeeps made.Very strong and dependable.Love this jeepApr 25, 2021
by Keith W
Mar 08, 2021
I simply love the care free style of this jeep. It fit my artist care-free lifestyle. It the jeep for the free-spirit. Mar 08, 2021
by Curtis L
Jan 24, 2021
Over priced and its leaking transmission fluid and oil. Jan 24, 2021
by Kevin S
Oct 12, 2020
Have been told that the motors in Jeeps after 1999 are no longer truck motors but a car motors that usually do not last as long as truck motors.Oct 12, 2020
by Anonymous
Jan 31, 2020
excellent drive. I love it
No Radio.
The price is a little too high for me.Jan 31, 2020
by Tim w
Dec 28, 2014
I love the ease by which you can get spare parts or add ons. I just added the black sail cloth soft-top. The five speed manual is bit slow to start off, but once you get her going no issues.
The sound bar give good quality if you are not on the freeway.
The thing I like most is that it actually feels like a car when on the freeway and not having to shift. it is smooth and at 65 - 70mph it's a good ride. I think a hard top would give you better noise reduction. Driving without the soft-top up is a bit loud unless you are just going local. Dec 28, 2014
by Tim w
Dec 19, 2014
Ease of operation and the power for a 4 cly, ease of removing top, ease of putting into wheel drive, affordability of aftermarket parts and accessors. IT LOOKS great and handles exceptionally off road. The beach is so easy in this jeep. Remember get your NC beach permit.
This jeep is a work horse and runs and runs. Make sure you double check your wiring under dash panel due to off road use as the shaking can loosen wiring and cause disconnection. Always inspect your jeep before and after off road use.Dec 19, 2014
by Anonymous
Nov 22, 2014
This vehicle is great in the winter/snow or fun with top off in the summer. Allows you to go anywhere you want with both the ground clearance and 4X4. Not sure I would recommend long commutes with this (gas mileage sucks and it is noisy) but its great for everything else.Nov 22, 2014
by Tyler G
Jun 06, 2014
The legendary Jeep wrangler first vehicle to travel all seven continents "hence the seven slot grill" I know I'm going to regret selling it but I have had my fun. Overall great vehicle no complaints other than gas mileage lolJun 06, 2014
by Anonymous
May 31, 2014
Once I put the right tires on this jeep it started performing as I expected, when out with my buddies Its not the best to pull somebody out of a rutt due to it's light weight, but it is the one to go through the hole they got stuck in WOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOMay 31, 2014
by Steve Z
Apr 16, 2014
What can you say about a vehicle that when you pass by another one on the road, the drivers wave at each other? Well, other than Harley riders, not too many. Prius drivers don't salute one another, although I have saluted a few...with my middle finger, but that's a whole other story. A Jeep, at least a real Jeep (Wrangler, CJ, TJ, etc.. not an SUV that says Grand Cherokee or whatever) is like no other vehicle on the road...or off the road for that matter. They are noisy, leak air, leak water (I don't mean from the radiator...I mean like you get wet driving one when it rains), handle like crap, get terrible fuel mileage, are about as aerodynamic as a barn door but we LOVE them LOVE them LOVE them!! If you want a Jeep, you want it because of what it is. You don't buy it to be a tree hugger...you buy it to drive up a tree! Jeep people know what I mean...the rest of you are just probably confused by now. I enjoyed mine for 7 years. Alas, I have moved on to other machines for now...but you never know. One day in the future I may have a need to do Moab or Rubicon or Engineer's Pass and I will do it Only In A Jeep! Apr 16, 2014
by Anonymous
Aug 27, 2013
Fun off and on road vehicle. Great in winter. Good to haul equipment. Removable back seat. Noisy and rough ride. It's a reliable, low maintenance vehicle with wonderful top-down potential. If you're looking for doors off, top down, go to the beach fun car, the Wrangler is it.Aug 27, 2013
by John M
Mar 30, 2013
I love that its great for all year round weather in the NE area. You get the best of both worlds. There is NOTHING better than having the roof down and the doors off during those perfect days. The gas mileage is tough but it is what it is with these. Mar 30, 2013
by Anonymous
Sep 26, 2012
this jeep is fun to drive i have 3 of them so that should tell youall something
there a joy to work on, parts are easy to find
for what it used for you cant beat it
if there was one thing i would change is a lower 1st gear
far as looks are fine seats work Sep 26, 2012
by Anonymous
Aug 15, 2012
The Jeep is a lot of fun! It is not conducive to a family of four but I knew that going in. I enjoy my occasional ride around town with the top off. It's a fun ride for young and old! Brand new tires and with a sixth wheel.Aug 15, 2012
by Anonymous
Oct 12, 2011
i love my jeep it is able to go pretty much everywhere i need it to water, mud, hills, rock climbing and i would get a stick because they more fun. i cant think of anything bad about jeep wranglers.Oct 12, 2011
by jeronimo g
Jul 11, 2011
It's a great tool around, go anywhere car. Fun to drive, easy to park. It's a little bumpy, but that adds to the joy. Take the top down and enjoy the sun and wind, outside in nature, feel the freedom! Jul 11, 2011
by Anonymous
Jul 03, 2011
This jeep is a fun and enjoyable vehicle to own. Gets pretty good gas mileage. It is built for toughness and gives you the piece of mind that you are safe in it. Looks great inside and out. Can enjoy it with the top on or off.Jul 03, 2011
by Anonymous
Feb 25, 2011
This Jeep is a blast to drive, it gets good gas mileage and is in great shape. It has about 173,000 miles on it and has been very well cared for through-out. It will run forever if you treat it right.Feb 25, 2011
by Tony G
Apr 21, 2010
Absolutely love my jeep. Offroad performance is better then any truck ive owned. Better fuel milage would be great. The "bullet proof" 4.0 has never let me down on or off the road. Ive driven my jeep from Oswego NY to Blairsville,PA and the only complaint i have is the sunburn i got from having the top down for a 7hr drive hahaApr 21, 2010
by Rick J
Nov 30, 2009
I bought it to play around, but driving it is addictive. It's a convertible, it can off road, and it's so small you can fit it almost anywhere. It's awesome to drive around a $100K "Hummer" and offer to pull them out :PNov 30, 2009
by Jayson A
Oct 08, 2009
never put a dollor into it beside wear and tare parts like tires, pads, and oil/oil filter its built very well every one should have one for winter at least the 4 wheel drive is awesome and if u wanna have fun in the snow and still have control stay in rear wheel drive hahaOct 08, 2009
by Lee W
Sep 28, 2009
everything is perfect, the only downer is it needs a new
tranny. the power in the motor is tough, it pills us out of a lot
of crap. the jeep's handling is awesome. the best part of the
Jeep is that when it gets covered in mudd its even more
beautiful.Sep 28, 2009
by John R
Jul 01, 2009
Awesome car with seemingly endless possibilities in the after market world. The ruggedness of the wrangler can be very reassuring to drivers. Making the truck a convertable requires only two people or one if you have the soft top. All together favorite truck ever!Jul 01, 2009
by Wyatt G
Jun 09, 2009
I love my jeep - wish I had better axles, d44 would me nice - better sound options would be cool - it's hard to put a sub and amp in such a small car. I wish it had more space for camping gear, but my roof rack will fix that. It could get a bit better gas mileage - guess i shiouldn't have put 33 " tires on it Jun 09, 2009
by Steven Y
Dec 13, 2008
I love it! Nothing comes close to a Jeep. I wouldn't trade it for the world! Fun, unique. I love to take it on trail rides and off roading every chance I get. It's a Jeep Thing - You Wouldn't Understand!Dec 13, 2008
by Amanda C
Aug 09, 2008
Great brakes and acceleration. Needs rear fender repair due to rust.
Tan leather interior, new carpeting. Black paint job with tan canvas roof.
Two seater, no back seat. Great suspension as well.
Most fun from a vehicle I've had. Great for mudding in Maine.
Bought it for $3500 from a friend in Florida. Aug 09, 2008
by Adam J
Jun 16, 2008
Fun, great in the summer and winter and amazing off roadJun 16, 2008
by Nate M
May 21, 2008
at home on the rocks or in the mud, not meant as a cross country vehicle.May 21, 2008
by Matthew M
Apr 26, 2008
You know, it may not be a speed racer...It shifts like a truck, drives like a truck, gets horrible gas mileage...but damn that is what makes it a jeep. Apr 26, 2008
by Michel M
Apr 16, 2008
Have owned it since new for almost 10 years. It is still as fun to drive today as it was the very first day!Apr 16, 2008
by Natalie C
Apr 01, 2008
I obsessed for a year before I got my Jeep. I absolutely love it. I never plan to sell it. I will
drive it until I can't drive it anymore and it falls apart and then build it back up.Apr 01, 2008
by Adam F
Mar 07, 2008
it's great to 4-wheel in i haven't gotten it stuck yet and it's only got a 2" body lift and 31 inch tiresMar 07, 2008
by Richard B
Feb 27, 2008
Come on people, its a Jeep Wrangler.
Its made to drive on the frontage road and lives on rocky mountainsides.
You can fix it easy and modify it to make it your own.
Its a Jeep thing.Feb 27, 2008
by Tessa S
Jan 24, 2008
we purchased this car about three weeks ago for an EXTREMELY low price
it had no carpeting, no seat covers, no radio, no soft top, nothing
within two weeks we replaced the flooring and interior material, replaced the seats and seat covers, replaced the radio, tires and soft top
there was still candy, gum, popcorn, you name it, still stuck to the seats when we bought it
it handles okay, it still needs a lot of work, does suprisingly well in the snow
i'm thinking about getting it a new paint job
it's impression at first was pathetic but it's owning up to it's nameJan 24, 2008
by Anonymous
Jan 06, 2008
I love my Jeep. This is my second Wrangler and I think they are super fun to drive, especially in deep snow. Jan 06, 2008
by Ashley Q
Nov 25, 2007
Love it so far, except for some minor problems, broken zippers on the windowsNov 25, 2007
1999 Jeep Wrangler Pricing
Original MSRP
$14,870 to $20,495Price range
N/AAverage price on CG
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N/ATrims & specs
Airbags
Dual front airbags
Audio System
AM/FM radio
Comfort Features
Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Steering wheel: tilt-only
Roof
Convertible roof: hard top · Removable roof: soft top
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: vinyl
Tires and Rims
Wheels: steel
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Airbags
Dual front airbags
Audio System
AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Steering wheel: tilt-only
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Convertible roof: hard top · Removable roof: soft top
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: outside
Tires and Rims
Wheels: alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Airbags
Dual front airbags
Audio System
AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Roof
Convertible roof: hard top · Removable roof: soft top
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
