Table 1 shows 17 common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 1997 Jeep Wrangler. The number one most common problem is related to the manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (46 problems). The second most common problem is related to the engine exhaust system (28 problems).
I am in the process of replacing the exhaust manifold on my 1997 Jeep Wrangler for the second time. The first one failed at approx 55k miles (out of warranty) and Chrysler Jeep customer service denied existence of a problem with the exhaust system, in spite of numerous reports of manifold failure Read details...
1997 Jeep Wrangler exhaust manifold. Consistent decrease in power, stumbling, and poor gas mileage. After a wreck I noticed the manifold was cracked. Both the insurance company and the authorized Jeep dealership told me it was not due to the wreck but due to fact it was a common Wrangler problem, Read details...
Catalytic converter failure causing poor performance, excessive fuel consumption and noxious odors. Replacement of converter remedied all the problems. Read details...