1997 Jeep Wrangler visibility problems

Filed Nov 11, 2004 · Visibility · 33,600 miles · NV

I'm the original owner and sole driver of a 1997 jeep wrangler with 34,000 miles. I noticed the windshield defroster wasn't working when I drove home in a snow storm last week. Fortunately, the drive was a short distance. *jb I easily determined that a plastic bell crank broke off its shaft that goes into the heater housing. I activated the defroster control to confirm that this part is the defroster bell crank. Nothing has fallen down the defroster duct to jam the door and cause the break. The door moves freely when turning the shaft by hand. I believe the break happened when the defroster was actuated during max heater fan, causing max air pressure on the defroster door with max torque on its shaft. The repair estimate from my local dealer is $855. I have a strong suspicion this is a common problem and doubt if many people go to this expense to fix it. I dont want to spend this amount of money on a defect that may break again. Since driving with frosted windshields creates a considerable safety hazard, I think a recall should be initiated to make this system more robust. A windshield defroster should last much longer than 34,000 miles.

Filed Feb 22, 2003 · Visibility · 36,000 miles · NC

The 1997 jeep wrangler has a problem with the HVAC dampers literally falling apart and becoming unusable. The plastic ends break off and the actuators will not operate them. The part has been upgraded by chrysler so they now this exists. It is a fairly expensive repair (over $700). My is done. The dealer did just fine but I have ask chrysler to make this a safety recall. The defrosters are virtually non usable when this occurs. This is a dangerour situation, driving with no defrosters. This problems has occurred on many wrangers and as my dealer said cherekee as well.

Filed Dec 20, 2001 · Visibility · MD

Windshield is ,causing bubbles that make it difficult to see especially in bright sunlight.

Filed Dec 20, 2001 · Visibility · MD

Windshield is delaminating, causing bubbles that make it difficult to see especially in bright sunlight.

Filed Jun 26, 2001 · Visibility · VT

Heater blower failed to blow on front windshield. Dealer was notified, and unwilling to assist because vehicle was out of its warranty, and not covered under a manufacturer's recall. Provide any further information .

Filed May 8, 2001 · Visibility · TX

The dirver's side mirror doesn't stick well, so when you drive around it easily moves, and driver can't see the cars besides him. Has to look back which can be dangerous.

Filed Mar 5, 2001 · Visibility · NE

Unable to defrost windshield, no air from vents due to breakage of internal lever in heater housing. This makes the vehicle unsafe to drive in cold weather.

Filed Nov 1, 2000 · Visibility · MI

Unable to defrost windows, no air flow from vents due to internal lever in heater housing broken, vehicle unsafe to drive in cold weather

Filed Jul 11, 2000 · Visibility · FL

Windows on the door are cracking due to the pressure against structure of jeep.

Filed Jul 7, 2000 · Visibility · TX

I am reporting that chrome side mirrors made by steelhorse for jeep wranglers are defective. This is my second pair and as soon as you reach 35-40mph or drive off in a good wind these mirrors flop down, rendering them useless. In the state of texas, rearview mirrors are required to pass inspection. This company makes a defective product and should stop doing so. Also, there is no way to make adjustments to these mirrors to tighten them up so the wind won't blow them over.