CarRecallWatchThe 1997 Jeep Wrangler has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 401 complaints with NHTSA, including 32 crashes, 5 fires, 25 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (120 reports).
1997 Jeep Wrangler recalls
Most common 1997 Jeep Wrangler problems
Problem areas named in the 401 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 120 |
| Power Train | 57 |
| Air Bags | 48 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 41 |
| Seat Belts | 36 |
| Structure | 32 |
| Steering | 32 |
| Suspension | 29 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 27 |
| Visibility | 21 |
What owners report
There have been 2 instances of the stem leaking air seemingly out of nowhere on 2 of the 5 tires within a year of installation. Both leaks were noticed after I had finished a drive. The service center we purchased the tires from has repaired 1 of them a few months ago and is currently repairing the second one. They told me that this is a somewhat common problem with this new tire design. 4wheelparts in Waipahu Hawaii can confirm that these repairs were necessary.
FUEL GUACHE GOVEA INACCURATE READING AND DROPS TO EMPTY WHEN THE TANK IS HALF FULL. CONTACTED THE LOCAL JEEP DEALER TWICE ON HAVING THIS PART REPLACED AND EACH TIME THEY TELL ME THEY WILL CALL ME BACK BUT THEY HAVE NOT.
I EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHEN AT A COMPLETE STOP WITH FOOT ON BREAK. THROTTLE WENT VERY HIGH AND PROPELLED CAR FORWARDED EVEN WHEN PUSHING THE BREAKS PENAL DOWN AS HARD AS I COULD. THERE IS NO WAY I PUSHED DOWN ON THE WRONG PEDAL. THE BREAKS COULD NOT HOLD THE CAR STOPPED. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS!
AFTER HITTING BUMPS IN THE ROAD THE STEERING SEEMS LIKE IT WOBBLES ENTIRE VEHICLE.
RIGHT AFTER I BOUGHT THE JEEP I STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS BUT WHEN I CALLED THE OWNER HE SAID ITS A BUY AS IS, NO WARRANTY, HE DIDN'T OFFER TO HELP WITH ANYTHING AND BEING DISABLED I HAD NO OTHER CHOICE BUT TO GET ENGINE FIXED, TRANSMISSION, CLUTCH, THE ENTIRE ELECTRIC SYSTEM, NO AC, NO HEAT OR DEFROST EITHER ALL THESE THINGS I FIXED BUT NOW AGAIN IN 2020 I STILL HAVE NO HEAT, NO DEFROST, JEEP IS IN YARD NOT RUNNING AND I STILL OWE RIGHT AT 900 ON THE JEEP, THE OWNER HAS BEEN VERY RUDE, MADE THREATS, AND NOW NOT TAKING MY FINAL 3 PYMTS ON JEEP, NEVER BEEN LATE, EVER!!!! HE RUNS A SHADY BUY HERE PAY HERE LOT AND I HAVE A TOP MECHANIC THAT LEFT HIS BUSINESS TO VOUCH FOR THE ODOMETER TAMPERING AS
1997 Jeep Wrangler questions
Does the 1997 Jeep Wrangler have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 1997 Jeep Wrangler: Air Bags:Frontal; Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module-Inactive; Air Bags. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Jeep Wrangler?
Based on 401 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (120), Power Train (57), Air Bags (48).
How do I check if a recall on my 1997 Jeep Wrangler has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.