1997 JEEP WRANGLER YJ — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
19
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1997 JEEP WRANGLER YJ
The 1997 JEEP WRANGLER YJ has received a total of 19 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe (2 complaints), Air Bags (1 complaint), and Air Bagsfrontal (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1997 JEEP WRANGLER YJ
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1997 JEEP WRANGLER YJ. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1997 JEEP WRANGLER YJ
19 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 JEEP WRANGLER YJ. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bagsfrontal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentelectrical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingheadlights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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
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Safety Rating for the 1997 JEEP WRANGLER YJ
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 JEEP WRANGLER YJ in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 JEEP WRANGLER YJ
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 JEEP WRANGLER YJ
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the JEEP WRANGLER YJ
- 1997 JEEP WRANGLER YJ (current)
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- 2000 JEEP WRANGLER YJ — 7 complaints
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