CarRecallWatchThe 1997 Jeep Wrangler YJ has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (7 reports).
0Recalls
10Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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1997 Jeep Wrangler YJ recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 1997 Jeep Wrangler YJ.
Most common 1997 Jeep Wrangler YJ problems
Problem areas named in the 10 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 7 |
| Equipment | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
What owners report
NHTSA 14720-02-V-041-000 PARKING BRAKE: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS, THE PARKING BRAKE CAN RELEASE WITHOUT WARNING: CONSUMER STATES ABOUT HAVING PROBLEM ON APRIL 4, 1997. VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARD WHILE PARKED ON A HILL WHILE PARKED WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ENGAGED. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED THAT THEY DID NOT FIND NOTHING WRONG. FIVE YEARS LATER CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER ON THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS
A/C FAILED.
HORN BEEPS ON ITS OWN, CAUSED BY A SHORT IN WIRING OR RELAY BOX. *AK
BOLT ON EXHAUST MANIFOLD BROKE OFF.
EXHAUST MANIFOLD CRACKED AND WELD SITE
1997 Jeep Wrangler YJ questions
Does the 1997 Jeep Wrangler YJ have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1997 Jeep Wrangler YJ at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Jeep Wrangler YJ?
Based on 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (7), Equipment (2), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 1997 Jeep Wrangler YJ has been fixed?
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