Engine Cooling System problems of the 1997 Jeep Wrangler

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

1 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 02/04/2002

Freeze plug cracked on perfect day of 70 degrees. Engine coolant lost. This happened in a parking lot - 02 mph in reverse. :) if it had happened on the freeway, permenent engine damage could have occurred due to overheating and leading to seizing.

2 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 04/10/2000

All three failures have taken place in the last three months. The latest being the catalytic converter. Have there been other failures reported.

3 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 09/01/1999

My radiator has rotted out, including part of the core,this has never happened with any vehicle I've ever owned, I've lived and driven in the same conditions for my whole life.

4 Engine Cooling System problem

Failure Date: 09/01/1996

Engine cooling system overheating, oil sensor gauge drops to zero, causing checking engine light to come on, in for repair 4 times.

Other Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of the 1997 Jeep Wrangler

Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems	46
Engine Exhaust System problems	28
Catalytic Convertor problems	13
Gasoline Engine problems	9
Radiator problems	8
Engine Belts And Pulleys problems	5
Engine Cooling System problems	4
Car Stall problems	3
Engine problems	3
Engine Oil Leaking problems	2
Engine And Engine Cooling problems	2
Cooling Fan problems	1

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