1997 Jeep Wrangler problems by component
401 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1997 Jeep Wrangler, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 109 | 27% | 73,000 mi |
| Power Train → | 53 | 13% | — |
| Air Bags → | 46 | 11% | 99,000 mi |
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 39 | 10% | — |
| Seat Belts → | 35 | 9% | — |
| Steering → | 31 | 8% | — |
| Structure → | 29 | 7% | — |
| Suspension → | 27 | 7% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 22 | 5% | — |
| Visibility → | 21 | 5% | — |
| Fuel System, Other → | 17 | 4% | — |
| Electrical System → | 14 | 3% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 9 | 2% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 2% | — |
| Tires | 6 | 1% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 1% | — |
| Seats | 5 | 1% | — |
| Equipment | 4 | 1% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 1% | — |
| Wheels | 4 | 1% | — |
| Engine | 2 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 | 0% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 0% | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.