1997 Jeep Wrangler Sport review from North America
"I love my lemon"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Paint chipping shortly after acquiring.
Water leak when running air conditioning, dealer can't fix.
Exhaust manifold broke in three places about 45,000.
Catalytic converter went shortly thereafter.
Having trouble with the transmission, but dealer says they can't find anything at about 53,000.
Both oxygen sensors went about 55,000. Had the transmission checked again and of course they couldn't find anything.
Throttle position sensor replaced about 65,000.
New slave cylinder and master cylinder at about 67,000 after dealer couldn't find anything and extended warranty had expired.
Transmission rebuild, on warranty, when dealer finally got tired of my complaining at about 69,500.
Transmission is still not acting right.
Zippers on windows completely worn out for as long as I can remember.
And right now at about 70,000 give or take it is sitting outside and will not start. (Unknown reason)
General comments?
The Wrangler is a beautiful vehicle and is fun to drive.
Unfortunately it is cheapest to just look at it and not drive it.
Like many obviously when I got my baby I was fulfilling a dream and it has rapidly turned into a nightmare.
But all in all it is like the old horse. I probably should, but I just can't shoot her.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.0L I-6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 25000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 70000 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Ram |
| Date of Entry | 17th April, 2002 |