The federal safety agency 14720-02-v-041-000 parking brake: on certain sport utility vehicles equipped with manual transmissions, the parking brake can release without warning: consumer states about having problem on april 4, 1997. Vehicle rolled backward while parked on a hill while parked with the emergency brake engaged. Manufacturer was notified that they did not find nothing wrong. Five years later consumer received a recall letter on the emergency brake. Please provide further information. Ts
The worst 1997 Jeep Wrangler Yj problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Engine4
- Airbags2
- Brakes2
- Fuel system2
- Body1
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- Engine4
- Airbags2
- Brakes2
- Fuel system2
- Body1
- Electrical1
- Lights1
- Suspension1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1997 Jeep Wrangler Yj 10
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What 1997 Jeep Wrangler Yj owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
A/c failed.
Horn beeps on its own, caused by a short in wiring or relay box.
Bolt on exhaust manifold broke off.
Exhaust manifold cracked and weld site
Fuel sending unit malfunctioned.
No deployment of driver's/passenger's air bags in crash. No injuries. Vehicle was totaled.
No deployment of driver's/passenger's air bags during a collision. Vehicle sustained extensive damage.534707 dup 0f 543502; posted on 09-07-1999.
Gas gauge failure; gas gauge shows empty when there is as much as 6 gallons of fuel left in the tank.
Instrument panel gauges were failing continually.
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Questions about the 1997 Jeep Wrangler Yj
Is the 1997 Jeep Wrangler Yj reliable?
Owners have filed 10 complaints about the 1997 Jeep Wrangler Yj, 2.5 times a typical Wrangler Yj model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 Jeep Wrangler Yj?
Engine and cooling, with 4 complaints. Next is airbags (2).
How many recalls does the 1997 Jeep Wrangler Yj have?
No recalls on record.
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