My vehicle has run rough, idling rough, "bucking", losing coolant and dripping from the tailpipe about a week after the extended warranty expired. I have had major valve train problems and had to have the camshaft replaced along with the gasket, cylinder head, core return, radiator and now the latest is oil pressure gauge sending unit. Oil pressure still showing zero even after replacing sending unit!
1997 Jeep Wrangler: engine overheating
5 of the 401 complaints about the 1997 Jeep Wrangler describe engine overheating.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 10 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Engine overheating by model year
What owners say
While traveling on the highway without prior warning the vehicle shut down. *ak the gauges malfunctioned (gas read empty), the vehicle jerked uncontrollably. Different mechanics were unable to duplicate the problem. The transmission leaked (there was pink fluid in the battery area), the belt pulley had fallen off and the vehicle overheated, and the battery failed. *scc
Freeze plug cracked on perfect day of 70 degrees. Engine coolant lost. This happened in a parking lot - 02 MPH in reverse. :) if it had happened on the freeway, permenent engine damage could have occurred due to overheating and leading to seizing.
Exhaust manifold cracked 1/8" horizontally, vehicle not showing signs of overheating, dealership and two muffler shops contacted--all indicated this is a common problem with the '1997s starting around 60k miles.
Engine cooling system overheating, oil sensor gauge drops to zero, causing checking engine light to come on, in for repair 4 times.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Valve Body
- Reprogram PCM and inspect catalytic converter
- Dirt and debris accumulation at rear main seal
- Subject regarding misdiagnosed leak detection pump systems with diagnostic trouble codes P1494, P0442...
- Outer exhaust manifold studs may fatigue/break
- Subject regarding i/m ( inspection maintenance ) testing - OBD II "carb" readiness monitor information
- The outer exhaust manifold studs may fatigue and break
- Subject pertaining to OBD II misfire monitor
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1997 Jeep Wrangler overheating
Is engine overheating a common problem on the 1997 Jeep Wrangler?
5 of 401 owner complaints about the 1997 Jeep Wrangler (1%) mention engine overheating. The model year with the most reports is 2021.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1997 Jeep Wrangler?
There are 0 recalls and 10 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1997 Jeep Wrangler
Fuel gauge 20Airbag light 15No deployment 11Door locks 11Fuel pump 10Seat belt 9Stalling 9Ball joint 8Water leak 8Fuel smell 7Loss of power 7
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