Seven problems related to radiator have been reported for the 1997 Jeep Wrangler. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
My vehicle has run rough, idling rough, "bucking", losing coolant and dripping from the tailpipe about a week after the extended warranty expired. I have had major valve train problems and had to have the camshaft replaced along with the gasket, cylinder head, core return, radiator and now the latest is oil pressure gauge sending unit. Oil pressure still showing zero even after replacing sending unit!.
While driving on a logging road I hit a pothole,the resulting jolt dislodged the radiator overflow bottle. The overflow bottle fell straight down and lodged on top of the steering assembly causing me to loose control of the steering. This happened twice on the same day . In my opinion the restraining mechinisms are insufficent and dangerous. Please contact me at (360)273-3970 so I can explain in greater detail what occured.
Radiator leaking at top where plastic expansion tank & copper finned section are joined. Bonding failure due to poor or defective sealing method between dissimilar materials. Never had radiator replaced under normal operating conditions on 3 yr. Old vehicle.
Replaced radiator and still have leaks coming from somewhere. Letters sent to head office and dealership.
Replaced radiator/engine fan.
Radiator had to be replaced due to leaking of coolant at horizontal joint, on top of radiator.
Radiator replaced due to leakage, replacement experienced leakage which is unresolved. Mjs.