1997 Jeep Wrangler suspension problems
27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1997 Jeep Wrangler — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The rear of the frame can rust through due to lack of drain holes to let water and debris out causing the rear control arms to separate from the frame.”
filed Feb 8, 2017
“My frame is rotting from the inside out. The rear trailing arm mounts are welded to the frame and the frame rotted through from the inside out. The vehicle will not pass the required saftey inspection. I started looking for a way to repair/replace the frame and found that this is a common problem…”
filed Oct 21, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Wrangler years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Wrangler | 11 | 2% |
| 2023 Wrangler | 38 | 11% |
| 2022 Wrangler | 56 | 15% |
| 2021 Wrangler | 178 | 20% |
| 2020 Wrangler | 49 | 8% |
| 2019 Wrangler | 132 | 18% |
| 2018 Wrangler | 342 | 19% |
| 2017 Wrangler | 8 | 3% |
| 2016 Wrangler | 7 | 2% |
| 2015 Wrangler | 17 | 4% |
| 2014 Wrangler | 15 | 2% |
| 2013 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.