While traveling 45 MPH another vehicle pulled out, causing an accident. Driver's air bag did not deploy, causing injury to consumer.please provide further informaton.
The worst 1997 Jeep Wagoneer problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Acceleration1
- Airbags1
Problems by type
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- Acceleration1
- Airbags1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1997 Jeep Wagoneer 18
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty
- Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs
- Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts
- Use of Aftermarket Parts
- Valve Body
- Child Seat Tether Anchor Installation
- Subject regarding generic scan tool (GST), publication no
- Subject regarding wire splice repairs
- Subject regarding child seat tether anchors
- This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts
What 1997 Jeep Wagoneer owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Owner states after taking vehicle from car wash his cruise control took over, causing vehicle to go out of control, striking other vehicles, turning over and contuined to roll out of control until vehicle crashed into parked cars, ignition had to be turned off to stop wheels from spinning.
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Questions about the 1997 Jeep Wagoneer
Is the 1997 Jeep Wagoneer reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1997 Jeep Wagoneer, fewer than a typical Wagoneer model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 Jeep Wagoneer?
Acceleration and speed control, with 1 complaint. Next is airbags (1).
How many recalls does the 1997 Jeep Wagoneer have?
No recalls on record.
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