1997 Jeep Wrangler Sport review from North America
"The Wrangler is a fun vehicle to own and drive"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
At about 5,000 miles the power steering fluid leaked. The repair was covered under the warranty.
At about 10,000 miles I noted the gages did not read correctly. A recall was in effect for this. The dealer handled the reapir at no cost to me.
At about 32,000 miles the fan belt was warn. I replaced it myself, at a cost of about $12.
At about 80,000 miles the 'Check Engine' light came on. I replaced the rear oxygen sensor myself at a cost of about $75.
At 98,000 the engine is hard starting when it is cold. I think the fuel pump is failing.
General comments?
I think the Wrangler handles very well. It is an excellent off-road as well as a street vehicle.
I think the road noise is excessive.
I feel the gas mileage could be better.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 2 miles |
| Most recent distance | 98000 miles |
| Previous car | GMC S-15 |
| Date of Entry | 5th September, 2002 |