2.1

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
73,708 miles

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1997 Jeep Wrangler suspension problems

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1997 Jeep Wrangler Owner Comments

problem #12

Aug 282020

Wrangler

  • 98,900 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

After hitting bumps in the road the steering seems like it wobbles entire vehicle.

- Amboy, IL, USA

problem #11

May 212015

Wrangler

  • 240,000 miles
The rear of the frame can rust through due to lack of drain holes to let water and debris out causing the rear control arms to separate from the frame.

- Staunton, VA, USA

problem #10

Aug 012016

Wrangler

  • miles
My frame is rotting from the inside out. The rear trailing arm mounts are welded to the frame and the frame rotted through from the inside out. The vehicle will not pass the required saftey inspection. I started looking for a way to repair/replace the frame and found that this is a common problem. The cost of repair will exceed the value of the vehicle. The date I have entered is the date the problem was found.

- West Lawn, PA, USA

problem #9

Apr 082015

Wrangler

  • 95,440 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Noticed wobble underneath while driving. Inspected underneath and noticed light showing between transfer case skid plate and frame (should be tight) and bolt hanging down. Took into shop and lower mid frame on both sides is completely rusted through allowing skid plate bolts to fall out with nuts still attached. Skid plate also serves as transfer case mount and when it drops the driveshaft wobbles. Ultimately if it had completely let go on the highway the rear driveshaft would have locked up and locked the rear wheels causing uncontrolled skid, or the driveshaft would break causing danger to the passengers.

- Lone Tree, CO, USA

problem #8

Mar 112015

Wrangler

  • 154,557 miles
Driving down the road the rear upper control arm brackets separated from the frame as a result of the frame corroding from the inside out. This caused the rear brake line to brake draining the master cylinder.

- Glenburn, ME, USA

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problem #7

Dec 122014

Wrangler 4WD 4-cyl

  • 71,596 miles
Frame was rotted through from control arm towards the back of the vehicle. The vehicle braking ability became difficult and hard to steer.

- Millville, NJ, USA

problem #6

Jul 312014

Wrangler 6-cyl

  • 150,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While driving my Jeep on a public road going about 45, the vehicle began to shake uncontrollably. I had to pull over and stop the vehicle in order for the shaking to stop. It was incredibly dangerous, and I was lucky that I wasn't involved in an accident.

- Yorba Linda, CA, USA

problem #5

Jun 232014

Wrangler

  • miles
The frame is rotting away, the frame rot clearly started many years ago. The rust is quite bad and will not stop. In an accident, the body could possibly fly off the frame possibly being fatal. The frame is rusting from control arm brackets to body mounts all of which can lead to very dangerous situations.

- Mulberry, FL, USA

problem #4

Jan 162014

Wrangler

  • miles
Violent wobbling of front of Jeep, it comes and goes at different speeds and you must come to a sudden stop to avoid loosing control of vehicle. I don't know what is causing this as there is no apparent damage to repair. In my opinion it is a factory defect and the vehicle is unsafe for use on public roads and highways.

- Whitemarsh, MD, USA

problem #3

May 152003

Wrangler 4WD 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 74,000 miles
I bought my 1997 Jeep Wrangler in June, 2002 from a used car dealer in baltimore, md with an as-is warranty and was told the vehicle had passed inspection and was in good condition. It had 64,000 miles on it and appeared to be good. Since then I have had nothing but problems with this Jeep. First the wiring harness, then the transmission, now a diagnosis to replace the intake and exhaust manifold, replaced fuel pump and has a faulty fuel gauge, and possibly the stabilizer bar or steering components. This Jeep is costing me more in repairs than the actual value of it. I fear that it is unsafe and that I M facing more expenses if I keep it, but I am still making payments on it. Do I have any recourse as far as lemon law protection, recalls, help!!! I don't know what to do with it.

- Pasadena, MD, USA

problem #2

Apr 012002

Wrangler

  • miles
While traveling at 35 mph vehicle suddenly jerked really hard and tossed consumer around a little. Dealer has not been contacted.

- Silverdale, WA, USA

problem #1

Apr 171997

Wrangler

  • miles
Vehicle was making a really loud noise when steering was being turned.consumer has gotten arbitration for this vehicle.

- Londonderoy, NH, USA

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