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1997 Jeep Wrangler visibility complaints

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Filed Jun 13, 2000 · Visibility · MA

While driving window on driver's side sprung open, although window was locked up. Manufacturer was notified about the problem. Please provide any further information.

Filed Feb 16, 2000 · Visibility · CT

There is a malfunction in the heater core that causes windows to fog up when engine is heated. Dealer has not seen vehicle.

Filed Sep 29, 1999 · Engine, Seat belts · NC

The rear differential was cracked, as was the exhaust manifold. Also the crank sensor harness and the tps were melted against the manifold. The dash leaked water and the brake shoes/lining and rack and pinion set needed replacing. The drivers side seatbelt would never retract and the dash lead water extensively causing the resstr-blower to go out. The radio was also broken for a couple of months

Filed Jun 16, 1999 · Airbags, Transmission · GA · 1 injury

Whike driving at 65mph on interstate transfer case came apart and front driveshaft fell out. When this happened the airbags deployed,windshield wipers came on, washer squirted, dash lights came on. The passenger air bag busted the windshield, and the face of the passenger. Her jaw is broken in three places and her four upper teeth were removed from their sockets. She required extensive reconstructive surgery, and is still in the hospital. Noothers objects or vehicles were involved. The driver beat the airbag down and safely parked the car in the median. Why did airbags deploy and with such force?

Filed Mar 4, 1999 · Visibility · NY

The windshield had developed a stress crack. It obstructed the driver's view. Had it replaced. The problem reappeared. When the vehicle was parked & was raining, the cracks were noticed at the top & in the middle on the passenger's/driver's sides.

Filed Mar 2, 1999 · Airbags, Fuel system · FL

Fuel pump failed.

Filed Feb 1, 1999 · Body, Locks · CA

Hard top seal is twisted. Yh

Filed Feb 1, 1999 · Visibility · CA

Windshield failed. Yh

Filed Oct 5, 1998 · Body, Fuel system · VA

Pull strap/seat latch continually comes loose and fails.

Filed Apr 29, 1998 · Visibility · CT

When turning defroster on, there would be a popping sound. Have taken vehicle to dealer & mechanic said lever had separated that caused defroster not to work. It needed replacing. This was done at least 6 different times.

Filed Jan 20, 1998 · Visibility · ME

The windshield has cracked from the bottom up three of the four times.

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