1997 Jeep Wrangler Sport from North America - Comments

Rear differential gear.

Turn Signal.

Radio (2) there seems to be a bad ground.

Manifold replaced by dealer.

Airbag recalled.

Starter replaced.

Alternator replaced.

Fuel throttle sensor replaced.

Front anti-sway bars (both) broke - odd for a off road vehicls.

Replace three rear universal joints.

Catalytic converter is shattered inside and rattles.

Radiator leaks.

Gas gage has never worked properly (atleast it reads too low).

Power-Steering pump died.

Both door mechanisms needed to be repaired.

Temp. adjust slide broke inside of dash.

A/C leaks on passenger side.

Fun to drive in the summer.

Loud - but that was fixed when I bought a BesTop Sailcloth top. Improved like night and day, much quieter.

Very sure-footed off road. As long as you don't use the factory tires, they only lasted about 25,000 miles.

I'll probably keep this for a 'fun' car, but as a primary vehicle I would not recommend one.

I can recommend a solution for two of your problems, both of which should not cost you one red cent. My catalytic converter was also shattered. Talk to your dealership (even if you are not the original owner) about the 7 year emissions warranty. Since the catalytic converter is a pollution control device, there is a federal law (depending on where you live) that requires replacement of defective emissions equipment within 7 years or 130000 kilometers. Mine was replaced at no charge and while I was having that service done, they informed me that the fuel sending unit was a factory recall, which would clear up your fuel gage problem.

I had problems with my Wrangler right after I purchased it. It was a "buy back" due to the smell of exhaust. I knew there wasn't something right with it as I had to rev it to the limit in order to shift or it lagged out. The dealer kept assuming it was my driving until 6 months down the road it sounded like my exhaust had fallen off. Come to find out, the catalytic converter was all chewed up. factory defect. They replaced it free of charge, however 4 yrs. down the road, it happened again. thank god Chrysler had sent me an extended warranty on it. I had it replaced, again, free of charge. Now that my Wrangler is 7yrs. old, I'm a little worried that it'll happen again and I'll be left holding the bill. Twice is scary enough, I don't want to have to foot the bill for something that obviously is and has been defected.

Can anyone tell me where the ground for my radio is? I had a tune up done on the Jeep and now my radio comes in all static and buzzing. I'm thinking they accidentally unhooked it while they were changing something.

Thanks.

I agree with most of the comments. I have a 97 SE, currently with 141,000 miles... not bad for a Jeep. I had to replace the catalytic 2 times, and I am pretty sure a third time is coming up real soon. My gas gauge has never worked properly. Not a good ride for long trips, uses a lot of gas (or maybe it is just my gas gauge being screwy) Loud with the soft top, cannot hear the radio, which never really gets good reception. My driver side door hinge broke, so when I open the door I have to be careful to hold it so it does not swing open and slam my door panel. It is small and cramped. I love it though. GREAT in the snow and easy to park. Nothing beats taking the top down in nice weather. It is best, however, as a second car, not your primary vehicle.