1997 Jeep Wrangler YJProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 10 owner complaints about the 1997 Jeep Wrangler YJ, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 31, 2002. Updated daily.
Where the 1997 Jeep Wrangler YJ has problems
10 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment | 2 | 0 |
| Air bags | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel system, other | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| 1 other systems | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1997 Jeep Wrangler YJ recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1997 vs. every other Wrangler YJ year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Wrangler YJ median. How we score
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- Caution
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- Not rated
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