1997 Jeep Wrangler: gas smell in the cabin

Filed Oct 1, 2004 · Engine · 45,000 miles · ID

Consumer noticede a loud noise while driving and exhaust fumes coming into the vehicle. Consumer took vehicle to dealer for inspection. Dealer informed consumer that vehicle had multiple cracks on the exhaust manifold, and it was not covered under a recall. *ak

Filed Nov 24, 2003 · Engine · 31,452 miles · OH

There was an exhaust smell entering the compartment of the vehicle and there was a loud noise coming from the engine compartment. The owner took the vehicle to a dealership and they indicated that there was a crack in the manifold. *ak the manufacturer was contacted but state that there was nothing they could do because the vehicle was out of warranty. The consumer believes this component should be recalled.

Filed Sep 9, 2003 · Engine · NY

My 1997 jeep wrangler sport that has 52000 miles on it developed cracks and breaks in the exhaust manifold. With these cracks and breaks excessive amounts of exhaust fumes leak into the car. After doing some research on the internet this problem apparently is very common. There are many pictures of the exact cracks and breaks on the exhaust manifold from many diff people. It was suggested in one forum that jeep fixed this issue in the 2000 model jeep.

Filed Jun 12, 2002 · Engine · LA

Vehicle was making noise from muffler. Took vehicle to dealership, and mechanic stated that exhaust manifold was cracked, causing exhaust leakage and needed to be replaced. *ak overtime, exhaust manifold cracked into three pieces causing hot exhaust fumes in engine compatments as well as drivers area.

Filed Apr 20, 2002 · Engine · GA

The exhaust manifold develope 3 cracks along the reducer joint which required removal and rewelded. The cracks started before the warranty ran out, but I was not able to determine that until I noticed an increase in engine noise and exhaust fumes in the vehicle at which point the warrenty just ran out due to mileage. This component should not fail this fast.

Filed May 24, 2001 · Engine · MI

Exhaust manifold has developed a crack which allows exhaust fumes to escape into passenger compartment. *ak vehicle doe not meet emissions test requirements.

Filed May 22, 2001 · Engine, Steering · MI

Crack in exhaust manifold @ pipe union allows exhaust fumes to enter vehicle. Also, power steering fluid leekage from steering gear box requires complete steering gearbox replacement @ cost of $1350 on car w/ 49,000 miles.