1997 Jeep Grand Wagoneer Problems: 1 Complaint, 1 Recall

The worst 1997 Jeep Grand Wagoneer problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

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Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shiftReported February 15, 2002 · 1,620,000 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain sport utility vehicles, if a driver has not placed the shifter lever fully into the "park" position and leaves the vehicle running, the vehicle may unexpectedly move rearward after seeming to be stable.
Risk: Inadvertent movement of the vehicle could result in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install a secondary detent system to the floor shifter assembly. Daimlerchrysler sent interim notices to owners concerning this problem on march 22, 2002. Owner notification began september 23, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.

Recall number 02V053000 · Recall details

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 27, 1997 · Fuel system · FL

The gas gauge doesn't read the fuel level properly. *ak

Is the 1997 Jeep Grand Wagoneer reliable?

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1997 Jeep Grand Wagoneer, fewer than a typical Grand Wagoneer model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1997 Jeep Grand Wagoneer?

Fuel and propulsion system, with 1 complaint.

How many recalls does the 1997 Jeep Grand Wagoneer have?

1 recall, covering power train.

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