1997 Jeep Wrangler YJ Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Wrangler YJ years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Jeep Wrangler YJ. That is the most of any Wrangler YJ model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (4 complaints, 40%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 10owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Jeep Wrangler YJ problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 40% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 20% | 150,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Jeep Wrangler YJ recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Jeep Wrangler YJ.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
A/c failed.
Horn beeps on its own, caused by a short in wiring or relay box. *ak
Bolt on exhaust manifold broke off.
Exhaust manifold cracked and weld site
Other Jeep Wrangler YJ years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Wrangler YJ | 4 | 0 |
| 2000 Wrangler YJ | 5 | 0 |
| 1999 Wrangler YJ | 4 | 0 |
| 1997 | 10 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Jeep Wrangler YJ?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, air bags, equipment problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Jeep Wrangler YJ?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 Jeep Wrangler YJ a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Wrangler YJ model years, the 1997 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.