1997 Jeep Wrangler T.J. review from North America

At 5,000 miles, the exhaust manifold broke off, and the engine sounded like a tank.

The gas level was marking at empty when I had a full tank at 45,000 miles.

The idle speed varies greatly and I have to rev up the engine frequently to keep the engine running at 55,000 miles.

No one seems to be able to fix this problem.

Even after an alignment, the car still pulls to the right.

I have started using premium unleaded gasoline to try and prevent the backfiring and knocks in the engine.

The vehicle is difficult to drive in even the smallest amount of wind.

Any time it rains, the four wheel drive must be engaged in order to have any type of control over the vehicle.

The slide control for the heating and cooling system has broken.

The back bench seat is constantly making rattling noises and vibrating up and down.

There is a significant amount of noise made by the power steering unit.

The seat belts began to stick at 40,000 miles and are usually hanging limp on the floor, or caught in one of the doors.

The jeep is a joy to drive off-road, however any jaunt down a paved highway should be considered a calculated risk. I find myself waiting by the roadside if there is any type of windy conditions or rain on the horizon. The design of the vehicle is simply too light and the front windshield acts like a sail to carry you away in the lightest of winds.

The seating is abhorrent and if you must sit in these chairs for anything more than an hour you'll surely be hurting the next day.

Leaks have prevailed in this car since delivery and have become something to be expected after an evening shower.

The fuel mileage is also a crime, and the engine has begun to backfire and knock as well.