Clutch problems of the 1997 Jeep Wrangler

Four problems related to clutch have been reported for the 1997 Jeep Wrangler. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Clutch problem

Failure Date: 04/22/1999

No summary listed for abov evehicle.

2 Clutch problem

Failure Date: 04/01/1998

Manual transmission will lock out 3rd gear when trying to downshift between 20-35 mph.

3 Clutch problem

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.

4 Clutch problem

Clutch, flywheel all related parts failed, water leaking on passenger side floor, clock and radio broke dealer cant fix, seat belts wont retract, sway bars come loose.




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