1997 Jeep Wrangler problems

Filed Jul 13, 2023 · Tires · HI

There have been 2 instances of the stem leaking air seemingly out of nowhere on 2 of the 5 tires within a year of installation. Both leaks were noticed after I had finished a drive. The service center we purchased the tires from has repaired 1 of them a few months ago and is currently repairing the second one. They told me that this is a somewhat common problem with this new tire design. 4wheelparts in Waipahu Hawaii can confirm that these repairs were necessary.

Filed Mar 5, 2021 · Fuel system · 180,000 miles · CA

Fuel guache govea inaccurate reading and drops to empty when the tank is half full. Contacted the local jeep dealer twice on having this part replaced and each time they tell me they will call me back but they have not.

Filed Nov 17, 2020 · Fuel system · 190,000 miles · CA · crash

I experienced sudden acceleration when at a complete stop with foot on break. Throttle went very high and propelled car forwarded even when pushing the breaks penal down as hard as I could. There is no way I pushed down on the wrong pedal. The breaks could not hold the car stopped. This is extremely dangerous!

Filed Aug 28, 2020 · Suspension · 98,900 miles · IL

After hitting bumps in the road the steering seems like it wobbles entire vehicle.

Filed Jan 25, 2020 · Driver assistance, Electrical · FL

Right after I bought the jeep I started having problems but when I called the owner he said its a buy as is, no warranty, he didn't offer to help with anything and being disabled I had no other choice but to get engine fixed, transmission, clutch, the entire electric system, no AC, no heat or defrost either all these things I fixed but now again in 2020 I still have no heat, no defrost, jeep is in yard not running and I still owe right at 900 on the jeep, the owner has been very rude, made threats, and now not taking my final 3 pymts on jeep, never been late, ever!!!! He runs a shady buy here pay here lot and I have a top mechanic that left his business to vouch for the odometer tampering as well as having the mechanic to fix all the lights on panel that showed engine running hot, he told the mechanic to fix it or he was not getting his pay check, I have the mechanics statement and he will testify in person. I have several employees that have since quite to vouch he sold lemons, and salvaged cars. He lost his dmv license but still continues to fraud people.

Filed Nov 21, 2019 · Airbags · 196,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 jeep wrangler. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 97v080000 (air bags). The air bag warning indicator illuminated and the contact was concerned that the air bag might deploy without warning. The vehicle was taken to ganley village chrysler dodge jeep ram fiat (2115 mentor ave, painesville, oh 44077, (440) 354-4358) where it was diagnosed, but the part was not available for the repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 196,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed May 11, 2018 · Body · 63,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 jeep wrangler. While inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the wheel well was visibly corroded. The vehicle was taken to manahawkin chrysler dodge jeep ram (500 new jersey 72 west, manahawkin, nj 08050) where it was diagnosed that the frame was rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the contact would be responsible for the repair cost. The failure mileage was 63,000.

Filed Apr 13, 2018 · Body · 85,000 miles · IL

I have owned this vehicle since it was brand new. It has been garage kept for approx. 20 of its 21yrs. The rear frame where the trailing arms are attached to the brackets rusted out. The driver side trailing arms were almost ready to separate from the frame due to the frame rusting from the inside out. I had to cut out the section and replace it with a safe t cap patch. Cutting open the frame showed extensive rust on the inside of the frame. I checked my passenger side luckily not as bad as the driver side but will have to be replaced because it does have signs of rusting from the inside out in the exact same place. After doing some research it appears this is a common problem for the jeep tj's. Jeep cut several holes in the sides of the frame that allowed water and debris access to the inside of the frame rail but did not put ant drain holes in the bottom of the frame to allow the water/debris to escape.

Filed Mar 6, 2018 · Fuel system · 130,000 miles · NY

The fuel tank skid plate is rotted out and the tank is in danger of falling.

Filed Jan 28, 2018 · 140,000 miles · NH

I have taken care of this jeep covering every speck of rust as soon as I seen it and today while cleaning the underside of the jeep I found a rust hole in the frame. From the outside it looks brand new. After examination I found the entire frame has rusted out form the inside out and was full of chunks of metal. I believe this to be a massive safety hazard that jeep designed a frame that holds water and salt and will rust out without the owner even knowing how dangerous it is to drive the vehicle.