Power Train Related Problems of the 1997 Jeep Wrangler

Table 1 shows 22 common power train related problems of the 1997 Jeep Wrangler. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (eleven problems). The second most common problem is related to the manual transmission (five problems).


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 1997 Jeep Wrangler

The Automatic Transmission problem

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.   Read details...

The Manual Transmission problem

My vehicle has run rough, idling rough, "bucking", losing coolant and dripping from the tailpipe about a week after the extended warranty expired. I have had major valve train problems and had to have the camshaft replaced along with the gasket, cylinder head, core return, radiator and   Read details...

The Transfer Case problem

Noticed wobble underneath while driving. Inspected underneath and noticed light showing between transfer case skid plate and frame (should be tight) and bolt hanging down. Took into shop and lower mid frame on both sides is completely rusted through allowing skid plate bolts to fall out with nuts   Read details...


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