Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems of the 1997 Jeep Wrangler - part 2

45 problems related to manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe have been reported for the 1997 Jeep Wrangler. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

36 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem

Failure Date: 04/01/1999

Exhaust manifold had developed cracks & holes & had to be replaced.

37 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem

Failure Date: 01/05/1999

The exhaust manifold develope 3 cracks along the reducer joint which required removal and rewelded. The cracks started before the warranty ran out, but I was not able to determine that until I noticed an increase in engine noise and exhaust fumes in the vehicle at which point the warrenty just ran out due to mileage. This component should not fail this fast.

38 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem

Failure Date: 07/01/1998

Bolt on exhaust manifold broke off.

39 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem

Failure Date: 04/08/1998

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.

40 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem

Failure Date: 06/01/1997

Exhaust manifold cracked and weld site.

41 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem

Vehicle would lose pressure and would hesitate. Exhaust manifold was cracked. This caused a leakage. Took to mechanic, and informed consumer he could hear/ see crack. Had throttle sensor replaced. Contacted district manager, mark highland, and was informed that exhaust manifold would be replaced if owner payed for maintenance. It was an alternative.

42 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem

Exhaust manifold cracked at 42000 miles just out of warranty.

43 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem

Exhaust manifold studs failed due to fatigue of alumimun bolts. Manufacturer has also sent out a TSB #110798 for same defect. Please provide further information.

44 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem

Engine manifold has cracked in several places.

45 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem

I was told of the proble during an oil change at monro muffler and brakes. There is already a report in your site on the problem. . . Service bulletin number: 11-07-98 bulletin sequence number: 312 date of bulletin: 9812 NHTSA item number: sb603108.

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