1997 Jeep Wrangler visibility problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility on the 1997 Jeep Wrangler — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I'm the original owner and sole driver of a 1997 jeep wrangler with 34,000 miles. I noticed the windshield defroster wasn't working when I drove home in a snow storm last week. Fortunately, the drive was a short distance. *jb I easily determined that a plastic bell crank broke off its shaft that…”
filed Nov 11, 2004
“The 1997 jeep wrangler has a problem with the hvac dampers literally falling apart and becoming unusable. The plastic ends break off and the actuators will not operate them. The part has been upgraded by chrysler so they now this exists. It is a fairly expensive repair (over $700). My is done. The…”
filed Feb 22, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Visibility problems in other Wrangler years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Wrangler | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 Wrangler | 3 | 1% |
| 2022 Wrangler | 1 | 0% |
| 2021 Wrangler | 4 | 0% |
| 2019 Wrangler | 1 | 0% |
| 2018 Wrangler | 2 | 0% |
| 2016 Wrangler | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 Wrangler | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 Wrangler | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 Wrangler | 7 | 1% |
| 2012 Wrangler | 11 | 1% |
| 2010 Wrangler | 5 | 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.