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1J4FY19S1VP••••••1997 Jeep WRANGLER
This build draws 2.7× more complaints than the average 1997 Jeep WRANGLER build (12 vs 5).
12on this build
311on the model
69builds in total
Most reportedEngine And Engine Cooling 3Fuel System 2Other 2Suspension 2
What owners of this build wrote
Unknown Or OtherApr 2016
The frame is rusting around the rear control arm mounts , I have seen others rust in the same place in person and on the internet. There are even companies that make repairs for this problem like safe-t-cap. The rust on mine is bad enough that it will not pass state inspection…
SuspensionMay 2015
The rear of the frame can rust through due to lack of drain holes to let water and debris out causing the rear control arms to separate from the frame
Latches/locks/linkagesMay 2005
Dt: was driving eastbound, a tractor trailer was westbound, the turbulence behind tractor trailer caused the external hood latches to fail. The safety hook in the center of the hood also failed to keep the hood down. The hood flew up striking windshield and folded over…
Power TrainOct 2003
Transmission sticks and grinds when shifting into 2nd gear; dealer changed transmission fluid, but still sticks and grinds; shifting into 3rd, 4th, and 5th gears it seems like synchronizers aren't working properly. This vehicle was a used vehicle which I recently purchased and…
Engine And Engine CoolingSep 2002
Exhaust header cracked at 4 locations and had to be replaced. Jeep dealer said that this is a known defect and still would do nothing about it. Dt
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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 1J4FY19S1VP530371 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.