Structure Related Problems of the 1997 Jeep Wrangler

Table 1 shows nine common structure related problems of the 1997 Jeep Wrangler. The number one most common problem is related to the door (seven problems). The second most common problem is related to the frame rust (six problems).

Table 1. Structure related problems of Jeep Wrangler


Recently reported Structure problems of the 1997 Jeep Wrangler

The Door problem

Seat belt catches on driver's door latch 9 out 0f 10 times. Seat belt is getting a hole in it. Leak has been fixed 15 times and it still leaks on passenger's feet. Damage is occurring to interior of Jeep and anything left on the floor gets wet. I was told( dot number: ? tire size: 22ss/75r15 )   Read details...

The Frame Rust problem

Tl the contact owns a 1997 Jeep Wrangler. While inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the wheel well was visibly corroded. The vehicle was taken to manahawkin Chrysler Dodge Jeep ram (500 new jersey 72 west, manahawkin, NJ 08050) where it was diagnosed that the frame was rusted.   Read details...

The Body problem

Water leaks onto floor of passenger side of vehicle. This is a known problem, I have heard this one several times, yet haven't seen Jeep do anything about it. There was nothing that happened to my truck to cause this, it rains and my passenger side floor gets soaked.   Read details...


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