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1J4FY19P7PP••••••1997 Jeep WRANGLER YJ
This build draws 6.1× more complaints than the average 1997 Jeep WRANGLER YJ build (7 vs 1).
7on this build
8on the model
7builds in total
1involved a crash
1involved a fire
1injuries
Most reportedSeat Belts 2Electrical System 1Fuel System 1Gasoline 1
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemfireOct 1997
Electrical: noticed gauge was reading zero then it came up. Noticed smoke and flames coming from the hood, vehicle still running. Put the fire out, removed terminal from battery to stop vehicle from running.checked cables/alternator, and there was nothing wrong
Seat BeltscrashJul 1994
Front passenger shoulder harness did not retain occupant during front end-collision 35-50. Sustained head and minor injries. Tt
Parking BrakeOct 2002
The consumer contacted the manufacturer regarding recall remedy 02V041000. Daimler chrysler informed the consumer the nearest authorized repair dealer was 6 hours away. The consumer requested authorization to have a local shop/mechanic perform remedy, however daimler chrysler…
Engine And Engine CoolingJul 1999
The catalytic converter was replaced on a NHTSA recall. However, problem recurred, per the dealer. Manufactured was contacted, and consumer has been informed that recalls were a one time repair at no cost. No recalls for the part mentioned
Service BrakesApr 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…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1J4FY19P7PP207389 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.