1997 JEEP WRANGLER Structurebody Problems
10 NHTSA complaints on file
Structurebody Issues in the 1997 JEEP WRANGLER
10 structurebody complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 JEEP WRANGLER. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Structurebody Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 JEEP WRANGLER. WHILE INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE WHEEL WELL WAS VISIBLY CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MANAHAWKIN CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (500 NEW JERSEY 72 WEST, MANAHAWKIN, NJ 08050) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRAME WAS RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE CONTACT WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR COST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 63,000.
I HAVE OWNED THIS VEHICLE SINCE IT WAS BRAND NEW. IT HAS BEEN GARAGE KEPT FOR APPROX. 20 OF ITS 21YRS. THE REAR FRAME WHERE THE TRAILING ARMS ARE ATTACHED TO THE BRACKETS RUSTED OUT. THE DRIVER SIDE TRAILING ARMS WERE ALMOST READY TO SEPARATE FROM THE FRAME DUE TO THE FRAME RUSTING FROM THE INSIDE OUT. I HAD TO CUT OUT THE SECTION AND REPLACE IT WITH A SAFE T CAP PATCH. CUTTING OPEN THE FRAME SHOWED EXTENSIVE RUST ON THE INSIDE OF THE FRAME. I CHECKED MY PASSENGER SIDE LUCKILY NOT AS BAD AS THE DRIVER SIDE BUT WILL HAVE TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE IT DOES HAVE SIGNS OF RUSTING FROM THE INSIDE OUT IN THE EXACT SAME PLACE. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH IT APPEARS THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM FOR THE JEEP TJ'S. JEEP CUT SEVERAL HOLES IN THE SIDES OF THE FRAME THAT ALLOWED WATER AND...
FRAME IS RUSTING THROUGH AT THE UPWARD BEND TOWARDS THE REAR TIRES ON BOTH SIDES. ISSUE IS CONSTANTLY REPORTED ONLINE, IN FORUMS, WITH ENDLESS NUMBERS OF PICTURES. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN AS IT COMPROMISES FRAME INTEGRITY. THIS ISSUE IS USUALLY NOTICEABLE FROM THE OUTSIDE BUT IN MY CASE IT IS RUSTING FROM THE INSIDE OUT SO IF I HADN'T CAUGHT IT I WOULD BE IN DANGER.
FRAME RUSTING THROUGH IN FRONT OF REAR CONTROL ARMS. FRAME RUSTED THROUGH WHERE SKID PLATE BOLTS TO THE BOTTOM.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME WAS RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PERFORMING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ON THE VEHICLE HE NOTICED THAT THE FRAME WAS SEVERELY RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE FRAME WAS RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 141,000.
WATER LEAKS ONTO FLOOR OF PASSENGER SIDE OF VEHICLE. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM, I HAVE HEARD THIS ONE SEVERAL TIMES, YET HAVEN'T SEEN JEEP DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. THERE WAS NOTHING THAT HAPPENED TO MY TRUCK TO CAUSE THIS, IT RAINS AND MY PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR GETS SOAKED.*AK
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HARD TOP SEAL IS TWISTED. YH
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WATER LEAK INTO PASSENGER SIDE OF VEHICLE.
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WATER LEAKS AT FRONT PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FLOOR BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND HEATER.
Other 1997 JEEP WRANGLER Problem Areas
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
42 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
24 complaints
Air Bags
23 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
23 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
22 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
15 complaints
Unknown Or Other
15 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
13 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
13 complaints
Suspension
12 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
11 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
11 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
9 complaints
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
9 complaints
Steering
9 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
8 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
8 complaints
Fuel System Other
8 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
8 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
8 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
7 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
7 complaints
Structurebodydoor
7 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
7 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
6 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
6 complaints
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
6 complaints
Steeringlinkages
6 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
5 complaints
Structureframe And Members
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
4 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
4 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
4 complaints
Power Train
4 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
4 complaints
Power Trainclutch Assembly
4 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
4 complaints
Seat Belts
4 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
4 complaints
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
4 complaints
Suspensionfront
4 complaints
Electrical System
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
3 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
3 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmissionfloor Shift Assembly
3 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
3 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
3 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
3 complaints
Structure
3 complaints
Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar
3 complaints
Suspensionrear
3 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
3 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
3 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
2 complaints
Electrical Systemhorn
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
2 complaints
Engine
2 complaints
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
2 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
2 complaints
Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle
2 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfront
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
2 complaints
Service Brakes
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
2 complaints
Structurebodyhood
2 complaints
Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Arm
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
2 complaints
Air Bagson Off Switch Assembly
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignition
1 complaint
Electrical Systemstarter Assemblyrelay
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Control Esc
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingback Up Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit
1 complaint
Parking Brake
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
1 complaint
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontwarning Lightdevices
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilock
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdiscpads
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdrumdrum
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulic
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulichoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum
1 complaint
Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structurebodyroof And Pillars
1 complaint
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
1 complaint
Suspensionrearaxlenon Powered Axle Assembly
1 complaint
Tiressidewall
1 complaint
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
1 complaint
Tirestreadbelt
1 complaint
Tiresvalve
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
1 complaint