general problems of the 1997 Jeep Wrangler

Seven problems related to vehicle speed control have been reported for the 1997 Jeep Wrangler. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Vehicle Speed Control problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2002

While starting. Engine starts accelerates and dies.

2 Vehicle Speed Control problem

Failure Date: 09/05/1998

Continuos problem with car cutting out and backfiring when attempting acceleration after warming up then cooling down 20minutes.

3 Vehicle Speed Control 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.

4 Vehicle Speed Control problem

Failure Date: 01/01/1997

While driving up hills vehicle only travels up to 45 mph. Dealer cannot determine the cause of the problem.

5 Vehicle Speed Control problem

Failure Date: 10/17/1996

Stopped behind three or four vehicles at a red traffic light. The consumer foot was firmly on the brake and the car accelerated and hit the vehicle in front. Please give more detail.

6 Vehicle Speed Control problem

Failure Date: 05/23/1996

Applied brakes, vehicle went into open throttle position, and transmission will down shift while driving to a complete sto.

7 Vehicle Speed Control 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.


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