1997 Jeep Wrangler fuel system, other problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, other on the 1997 Jeep Wrangler — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Dt*: the contact stated while driving at 40 mph, the fuel gauge displayed a faulty reading. The gauge indicated a quarter tank of fuel was available however the vehicle had ran out of fuel. The fuel gauge completely failed to function. The service dealer and manufacturer were notified.”
filed Aug 21, 2006
“My vehicle has run rough, idling rough, "bucking", losing coolant and dripping from the tailpipe about a week after the extended warranty expired. I have had major valve train problems and had to have the camshaft replaced along with the gasket, cylinder head, core return, radiator and now the…”
filed Mar 8, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel System, Other problems in other Wrangler years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Wrangler | 7 | 1% |
| 2005 Wrangler | 3 | 0% |
| 2004 Wrangler | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 Wrangler | 2 | 2% |
| 1998 Wrangler | 6 | 2% |
| 1995 Wrangler | 4 | 2% |
| 1994 Wrangler | 1 | 1% |
| 1993 Wrangler | 5 | 5% |
| 1991 Wrangler | 2 | 3% |
| 1989 Wrangler | 1 | 2% |
| 1987 Wrangler | 2 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Jeep Wrangler
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.