1997 Jeep Wrangler service brakes, hydraulic problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1997 Jeep Wrangler — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 40 mph under normal road and braking conditions, the hydraulic brakes failed without warning, almost causing an accident. The brake petal was applied to avert an accident and went to the floor. The brake lines burst causing brake fluid to leak from beneath…”
filed Oct 11, 2006
“Dt: while driving at various speeds and road conditions the front brakes locked. When the brakes lock the wheels skidded either to the right or left, but more often to the right. Had been to the dealer numerous times. No repairs were done because dealer determined nothing was wrong. Called…”
filed Aug 11, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Wrangler years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Wrangler | 2 | 0% |
| 2020 Wrangler | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 Wrangler | 2 | 0% |
| 2018 Wrangler | 13 | 1% |
| 2017 Wrangler | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 Wrangler | 12 | 3% |
| 2015 Wrangler | 12 | 3% |
| 2014 Wrangler | 8 | 1% |
| 2013 Wrangler | 1 | 0% |
| 2012 Wrangler | 4 | 0% |
| 2011 Wrangler | 4 | 1% |
| 2010 Wrangler | 8 | 1% |
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.