Model year record

1997 Jeep Wrangler

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 548 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 98V046000

Air bags: frontal

Component
Air bags: frontal
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
1,600
Reported to NHTSA
1998-03-10
Owners notified
1998-04-13

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE. THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG 'CLOCK SPRING' WIRING HARNESS CAN BREAK WHEN TURNED TO THE 'FULL LOCK' TURN POSITION.

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE AIR BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY INCREASING THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CLOCK SPRING IN THESE AIR BAGS.

Recall campaignNHTSA 97V080000

Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive

Component
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
125,000
Reported to NHTSA
1997-05-16
Owners notified
1997-07-15

Defect description

THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT DESIGN ALLOWS THE POTENTIAL FOR AN INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT UPON VEHICLE IGNITION SHUT DOWN.

Safety risk

UNEXPECTED AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAN RESULT IN OCCUPANT INJURY.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAG ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED MODULE.

Recall campaignNHTSA 96V060000

Air bags

Component
Air bags
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
700
Reported to NHTSA
1996-04-08
Owners notified
1996-05-15

Defect description

THE AIR BAG ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (AECM) SOFTWARE CONTAINS AN ERROR WHICH CAN DELAY THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT IN CERTAIN CRASH SITUATIONS.

Safety risk

DELAYED DEPLOYMENT CAN CAUSE INCREASED INJURY TO FRONT SEAT VEHICLE OCCUPANTS IN A COLLISION.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAG ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE ON THESE VEHICLES.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe4260,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system2454,000 mi
Air bags23105,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline23
Air bags: frontal2289,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission1574,000 mi
Unknown or other15135,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor1375,000 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor13
Suspension1298,900 mi
Power train: manual transmission1156,200 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage11
Structure: body1085,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly9
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system973,000 mi
Steering971,596 mi
Fuel system, gasoline820,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump835,000 mi
Fuel system, other850,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip8
Vehicle speed control8
Engine and engine cooling: engine773,000 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar7
Structure: body: door7
Visibility: windshield7
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery660,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system669,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch675,000 mi
Steering: linkages674,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly573,000 mi
Structure: frame and members563,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system4
Fuel/propulsion system4135,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch455,000 mi
Power train474,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift4
Power train: clutch assembly4
Power train: driveline: driveshaft4
Seat belts4
Seats: front assembly: recliner4
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)4
Suspension: front4
Electrical system373,629 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood374,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner3
Power train: manual transmission: floor shift assembly3
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly3
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components3
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum3139,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system3
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump3
Structure391,000 mi
Suspension: front: springs: torsion bar3
Suspension: rear3
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system336,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core3
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module2
Electrical system: horn2129,295 mi
Electrical system: ignition: module2
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash2
Engine2135,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.2
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch2
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system2
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap2
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)2
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal2
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)2
Power train: driveline: differential unit2
Seat belts: front256,000 mi
Seat belts: front: webbing255,000 mi
Service brakes271,596 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc21 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings269,673 mi
Structure: body: hood2
Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments2
Suspension: front: control arm: upper arm2
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar2132,998 mi
Tires2
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior2
Wheels235 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs2
Air bags: on-off switch assembly1
Electrical system: ignition1
Electrical system: starter assembly: relay1
Electronic stability control (ESC)1
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys173,629 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control1
Exterior lighting: back up lights1
Exterior lighting: headlights180,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal1
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit1
Parking brake1
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift1
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft1
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)1
Seat belts: front: warning light/devices1
Seats1
Service brakes, air: antilock1
Service brakes, air: disc: pads1
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor1
Service brakes, air: drum: drum1
Service brakes, hydraulic168,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module197,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings1139,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings184,758 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum1
Structure: body: hood: hinge and attachments1
Structure: body: roof and pillars1
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields1
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm1
Suspension: front: shock absorber1
Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly1
Tires: sidewall1
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire1
Tires: tread/belt1
Tires: valve1
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: windshield: electrical heating element133,600 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear1
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer1
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1

The 1996 model has 274 times as many complaints as this one. The 1998 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.