Five problems related to steering linkages have been reported for the 1997 Jeep Wrangler. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
I bought my 1997 Jeep Wrangler in June, 2002 from a used car dealer in baltimore, MD with an as-is warranty and was told the vehicle had passed inspection and was in good condition. It had 64,000 miles on it and appeared to be good. Since then I have had nothing but problems with this Jeep. First the wiring harness, then the transmission, now a diagnosis to replace the intake and exhaust manifold, replaced fuel pump and has a faulty fuel gauge, and possibly the stabilizer bar or steering components. This Jeep is costing me more in repairs than the actual value of it. I fear that it is unsafe and that I m facing more expenses if I keep it, but I am still making payments on it. Do I have any recourse as far as lemon law protection, recalls, help!!! I don't know what to do with it.
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All three failures have taken place in the last three months. The latest being the catalytic converter. Have there been other failures reported.
Seat belt catches on driver's door latch 9 out 0f 10 times. Seat belt is getting a hole in it. Leak has been fixed 15 times and it still leaks on passenger's feet. Damage is occurring to interior of Jeep and anything left on the floor gets wet. I was told( dot number: ? tire size: 22ss/75r15 ).
Vehicle exhibits undamped shimmy of front suspension after hitting pavement irregularities at ~40-45 mph. Shimmy continues until spped is reduced below that range. Condition appears to be worsening. Mileage at 37,000 now. Dealer replaced sterring damper and pitman arm shaft seal which had little affect.