1997 Jeep Wrangler structure problems
29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 1997 Jeep Wrangler — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 jeep wrangler. While inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the wheel well was visibly corroded. The vehicle was taken to manahawkin chrysler dodge jeep ram (500 new jersey 72 west, manahawkin, nj 08050) where it was diagnosed that the frame was rusted. The…”
filed May 11, 2018
“I have owned this vehicle since it was brand new. It has been garage kept for approx. 20 of its 21yrs. The rear frame where the trailing arms are attached to the brackets rusted out. The driver side trailing arms were almost ready to separate from the frame due to the frame rusting from the inside…”
filed Apr 13, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
3100519 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
3100319 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
31-006-19 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019
Structure problems in other Wrangler years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Wrangler | 1 | 2% |
| 2024 Wrangler | 1 | 0% |
| 2023 Wrangler | 7 | 2% |
| 2022 Wrangler | 4 | 1% |
| 2021 Wrangler | 15 | 2% |
| 2020 Wrangler | 16 | 3% |
| 2019 Wrangler | 22 | 3% |
| 2018 Wrangler | 96 | 5% |
| 2017 Wrangler | 19 | 6% |
| 2016 Wrangler | 18 | 4% |
| 2015 Wrangler | 22 | 5% |
| 2014 Wrangler | 20 | 3% |
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.