general problems of the 1997 Jeep Wrangler

Two problems related to service brakes have been reported for the 1997 Jeep Wrangler. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 12/12/2014

Frame was rotted through from control arm towards the back of the vehicle. The vehicle braking ability became difficult and hard to steer.

2 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 04/04/1997

Nhtsa 14720-02-v-041-000 parking brake: on certain sport utility vehicles equipped with manual transmissions, the parking brake can release without warning: consumer states about having problem on April 4, 1997. Vehicle rolled backward while parked on a hill while parked with the emergency brake engaged. Manufacturer was notified that they did not find nothing wrong. Five years later consumer received a recall letter on the emergency brake. Please provide further information. Ts.




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