12 problems related to catalytic convertor have been reported for the 1997 Jeep Wrangler. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Catalytic converter failure causing poor performance, excessive fuel consumption and noxious odors. Replacement of converter remedied all the problems.
The catalytic converter broke and the part from it clogged up , which caused the vehicle to loose power. The vehicle wouldn't exceed 50-60 mph along with rattling due to an internally broken converter. The interior door hinge was inoperative.
Terrible rattling noise coming from catalytic converter. Sounds like part or parts have shaken loose. No performance loss noticed yet, but very annoying.
There was a rattling noise in the front of vehicle. Took vehicle to dealer, and they stated that a piece of catalytic converter was floating around, and could block the exhaust. Driver stated vehicle stalled at 65 as a result. Consumer was almost hit by an 18 wheeler. Please provide any further information.
All three failures have taken place in the last three months. The latest being the catalytic converter. Have there been other failures reported.
Catalytic converter went prior to30,000 miles, had to be replaced ! gasket cracked at only 37. 500 miles, leaking water into engine, had to be replaced. Car has only 37. 500 highway miles !!!.
I have only included the one date I can remember that Jeep was in the repair shop. But, to this date, after Jeep warms up and then is shut off for approx 20 minutes, it hesitates on acceleration. Dealer said couldnt duplicate problem. Oil gauge dropped to zero, then engine knocked & I shut off. Dealer said oil pressure ok, could not duplicate prob. It still drops below 20 sometimes, but not zero again. I have had manifold bolts replaced twice and catalytic converter replaced once. Water leaks on passenger side & drivers seat belt gets caught in door latch.
In the morning the vehicle would backfire andwhen the vehicle is driven after it sits for 20 minutes. Now the dealer has replaced a exhaust manifold /catalytic converter/tps sensor/air intake housing,a broken stud in the exhaust manifold to head assembly, this has been going on for the past year and I get the same reply I can't find the problem or it's in the computer. This was all taken care off, but the problem still exsists. I've talked ato a lawyer and he couldn't help me. Maybe you can as this does cause a flame to come out of the intake. And now it's getting worse now it's when I'm driving down the road a 25 - 30 mph. What can I do? please help, scared to drive it might explode the engine while I'm driving with my son or girlfriend.
Catalytic converter damaged on year after purchase. Mjs.
Clutch and catalytic converter both need replaced with only 20,500 miles . Also has had two driveshafts replaced with only 10,000 miles. Has seen very little 4-wheel drive use, and has 20,500 after 4 years as original owner.
Catalytic converter failed. Yh.
Vehicle loses power because of catalytic converter failure. Yh.