Four problems related to automatic transmission column shift have been reported for the 1997 Jeep Wrangler. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Transfer case broke apart from vehicle while traveling at approximately 70 mph. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
The shift stick popped out of its fixed location. I believe this could be a hazardous problem, luckily it happened when I brought my vehicle to a stop. For further reference- this vehicle is adult driven by myself only and is never taken off road. I purchased it with 31k miles. After removing the shifter boot, we noticed that there is no bolt or any other type of feature that actually secures the shifter in its location. I would be than happy to answer any other questions regarding this, to prevent a serious accidents transpiring from this defect. Thank you.
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. The driver beat the airbag down and safely parked the car in the median. Why did airbags deploy and with such force?.
4-wheel drive inoperable. In addition, driver's seat belt will not retract/gas gauge failed, shows tank 1/4-1/2 full when it is actually out of gas/passenger's side door handle very tight and squeaky/abs brakes squeal loudly/automatic transmission has trouble shifting and sticks prior to releasing to next gear, and seat belt warning system buzzer sounds at times uneven and loud with a squeaking noise.