1997 Jeep Wrangler transmission problems
Owners reported transmission problems in 37 complaints for the 1997 Jeep Wrangler, 7% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 37 7% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 1 crash, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
Whike driving at 65MPH on interstate transfer case came apart and front driveshaft fell out. When this happened the airbags deployed,windshield wipers came on, washer squirted, dash lights came on. The passenger air bag busted the windshield, and the face of the passenger. Her jaw is broken in three places and her four upper teeth were removed from their sockets. She required extensive reconstructive surgery, and is still in the hospital. Noothers objects or vehicles were involved.
I bought my 1997 jeep wrangler in june, 2002 from a used car dealer in baltimore, md with an as-is warranty and was told the vehicle had passed inspection and was in good condition. It had 64,000 miles on it and appeared to be good. Since then I have had nothing but problems with this jeep. First the wiring harness, then the transmission, now a diagnosis to replace the intake and exhaust manifold, replaced fuel pump and has a faulty fuel gauge, and possibly the stabilizer bar or steering components.
Other problems reported for the 1997 Jeep Wrangler
- Engine 113 complaints
- Exhaust system 80 complaints
- Fuel system 62 complaints
- Air bags 48 complaints
- Seat belts 36 complaints
- Brakes 34 complaints
- Steering 32 complaints
- Body & structure 32 complaints