10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1997 Jeep Wrangler transmission problems

transmission problem

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1997 Jeep Wrangler Owner Comments

problem #2

Jun 081998

Wrangler

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

While driving about 30 mph and shifting gears, the gear shift came off in driver's hand, causing driver to lose control of the vehicle. Owner experienced this problem 3 other times. All times the part was repaired by the dealership.

- Bethel, CT, USA

problem #1

Oct 011998

Wrangler

  • miles
Gear shifter came out of its housing as the car was being driven, due to weak lock, replacement of both upper and lower level shifter.

- Dallas, TX, USA

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