Frame Rust Problems of Jeep Wrangler - part 2

Frame is rusting through at the upward bend towards the rear tires on both sides. Issue is constantly reported online, in forums, with endless numbers of pictures. This is a serious safety concern as it compromises frame integrity. This issue is usually noticeable from the outside but in my case it is rusting from the inside out so if I hadn't caught it I would be in danger.

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2001 Jeep Wrangler sport, frame is rusting from inside out due to improper drainage holes. Currently with 139,000 miles the center skid plate/transfer case mount is ready to drop out of the vehicle. The front control arm has also broke off requiring estensive repairs.

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Tl-the contact owns a 2002 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated while driving at various speeds the vehicle shakes. The contact stated the dealership was not made aware of the failure. The contact stated the vehicle also has a rusted frame (front to back passenger side). The front leaf spring on the passenger side is broken. The contact stated the passenger side body frame is broken, and the driver's side frame is also broken about 60%. The manufacturer nor dealership was contacted regarding the rusted frame. The approximate failure mileage is 200,000. Bh.

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Due to a poor design of side holes but no bottom drain holes, water and dirt, etc collected inside the rear frame section and rusted it from the inside out.

While under Jeep noticed the frame is really rusted. Real bad in front of left rear wheel and behind right front. Not safe to drive. Body looks like new has 100000 miles on it.

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"rusted frame" I bought a 2002 Jeep Wrangler and the left side of the frame in the middle where the skid plate bolts in to the frame is rusted out pretty bad and I have a cause for concern for safety. Well I didn't find this problem but I thought the universal joint was causing my bad shake when I pulled the front drive shaft out I noticed that problem. Its a 14 year old vehicle but I don't believe that the frame should be rusted like this. Please fix my problem. . The vehicle was stationary in my driveway.

This 2001 Jeep Wrangler tj failed NY state safety inspection due to frame rust. Purchased new on 06/01/2001 from a Jeep dealership in lindenhurst, NY and only has 116,097 miles on a 4. 0 engine. This tubular frame rust is premature due to lack of "weep holes" that allows water to exit the frame, thereby promoting rust from the inside, out and is costly to repair (see attachment). Note. . . Toyota has had similar "rusty frame" issues, but Toyota has done the "right thing". . Read more...

The frame on the tj model years Wranglers are made in a box design with no drain holes at the bottom so when water or other corrosives get in they are trapped and this makes the frame rust from the inside out. By the time this is detected it's to late ,the frame is unsafe and won't pas inspection. Don't wait until someone is killed because off this very unsafe design, do something now.

Jeep frame has rusted in half in several places costing$3,000. 00 in repairs luckily it broke at a low speed without harm to anyone if this happens at highway speeds who knows how many people could have been injured.

This is been an ongoing problem since I purchased this vehicle the frame is pretty much completely rotted away basically since the day I bought it it is cost me almost $4000 to get the frame repair of repeatably. One such time my transmission and transfer case actually fell out because the skid plate rotted out for bolts on. This specific repair cost me almost $3000 to fix as I had to get another transfer case and a newport of rail made. I also have my rear upper control arm mounts rust off of the frame destroying my rear axle . That was another $2000 replacement. I have seen instances at the shop where ports of falling off of these vehicles due to the same issue. I respect the Toyota recall the rusted frames and I think it's finally time to make Chrysler do the same . They have known this is an issue since the 80s and continue to do this.

The frame around the control arms are rusting, this could be a serious problem that needs addressed and there are more 97-06 Wranglers with rusted frames than not.

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My Jeep frame rusted out, forcing us to purchase a new vehicle in 2015. I am the original owner, female, never went off-road with it and it was garage kept. Less than 90,000 miles on it today. Upset that I cannot drive it because of the frame and cannot find frame to replace it. I still own it and still waiting to find a frame for it. Now sitting in my driveway. Excellent condition, except for the frame! see photo as proof.

The frame has rusted to a unsafe condition because of bad metal and bad design.

Tl ¿ the contact owns a 1999 Jeep Wrangler. While the vehicle was being serviced for an unrelated repair, the mechanic noticed that the front passenger¿s side frame was severely rusted. The front driver¿s side frame contained a hole and a crack. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 68,000. Jcc.

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Removed transmission cross member to replace clutch. Found complete bottom of frame rusted from inside so as to make unsafe to drive. Since have found that new frame is not available and if a used frame is found it to is rusted as to be dangerous. Have checked online and found this to be a common problem. I work in collision repair and find this to be a serious fault. This needs to be addressed quickly before a death occurs. My son's Jeep would kill him in an accident.

The contact owns a 1997 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that the frame was rusted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage and VIN was not available.

Noticed a noise while driving home the other day thought it may have been my exhaust rattling around, so I got under vehicle to inspect the noise, and what I found was that the rear part of the frame has rusted away and the brackets for the rear trailing arms had detached from the frame allowing the arms to drop, and on this particular side the brake lines are attached to this control arm. I know that Toyota had a similar recall on the truck frames for rust perforation, and that Jeep had one on the liberty for the rear lower control arms rusting and breaking. I am an automotive technician and my personal Jeep is not the first one I have seen with this potentially dangerous condition. I also googled this problem and found that its very common in these vehicles as well.

The contact owns a 2000 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that the frame was rusting. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnosis or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

Frame rusting through in front of rear control arms. Frame rusted through where skid plate bolts to the bottom.

I purchased the Jeep 6/04. I purchased it for transportation back and forth to work. It was never used off road. It only has approx 81000 miles and the frame is completely rusted from approx. The back of the front tires to the front of the rear tire. There may be more but we have to completely strip down vehicle to establish if there is more damage. Its so bad that you can put a screw driver through and through the frame and the transmission and the tray is disconnected from frame to frame and is completely hanging. Scare to drive it. Jeep may fold crumble in half. This I definitely a safety issue. If I did't see all the rust on the driveway I would have been driving and god only know if there could have been a fatality. With the Jeep only being 11 years at the time of the occurrence. I find it hard to believe that this could happen and there is no warranty on this that I have been able to find. So sad with out my Jeep!!!!.

The contact owns a 2001 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while having the vehicle serviced for routine maintenance, the vehicle was diagnosed as the frame being rusted and corroded from the front control arm to the rear control arm. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 140,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Tl- the contact owns a 1997 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while performing routine maintenance on the vehicle he noticed that the frame was severely rusted. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was confirmed that the frame was rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000 and the current mileage was 141,000. Pmb.

Was told by my mechanic frame is rusting from the inside out, and the frame will fail in the near future. I understand this is a on going problem with Jeep Wranglers of multiple years due to the fact there were never drain holes providing drainage for the water, also lack of any rust coating to the inside of frame. In penn. You can not sell a car with frame damage. I'm not sure what I'm going to do. I feel that Jeep should help with the repair or replacement of the frame.

Frame is rusted through at all points where skidplate attaches to frame!! the underside of the frame is rusted through/gone at the area where skidplate bolts to. As a result the skidplate is hanging down and not properly supporting transmission and transfer case. . Because of this hanging it is causing misalignment of the drivetrain. . Damaging components of the drivetrain. I cannot imaging if this goes undetected and the frame cracks and/or breaks while the vehicle is in motion, at what is the middle of the frame.

Frame rusted out and transmission was hanging under vehicle. Further inspection and the frame is rotted at rear suspension mounts. Checking on Wrangler forums and many people are having the same frame issues. I'd hate to see what would happen when one of the rear frame pieces lets go while someone is going down the highway.

2001 Jeep Wrangler. Consumer writes in regards to rusted and cracked frame. Consumer sent additional letter the consumer also stated the horn and cruise control hasn't worked in years and the air bag light has also been on for years.