Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | |||||
| 233097 | 05/16/1997 | 6089068 | Information on windshield stress cracks. *nlm | 01/13/2000 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 2301006 | 02/15/2006 | 10019535 | Primary door weatherstrip water leak at a-pillar belt line. *tt | 03/24/2006 | |
| 2300504 | 03/02/2004 | 10007314 | Soft top zipper cleaner and lubricant - for difficult to operate window zippers. *tt | 06/09/2004 | |
| 2302501 | 09/14/2001 | 625588 | Soft top zipper cleaner and lubricant - for difficult to operate window zippers. *tt | 11/29/2001 | |
| 234199 | 10/08/1999 | 612179 | Information regarding the improved door weather strip. *mjs | 06/06/2000 | |
| 183298 | 09/25/1998 | 603635 | Subject on flash programming failure recovery. *yc | 11/17/1999 | |
| 230999 | 03/19/1999 | 233698 | 604702 | Subject on water leak diagnostic / repair procedures. *tt | 05/10/1999 |
| 233698 | 08/14/1998 | 602206 | Information to assist in identifying water leak entry points by highlighting areas where leaks are likely to occur based on the experience gained during the development of the vehicle. *yc | 10/15/1998 | |
| 236497 | 12/12/1997 | 600608 | A popping or creaking noise may be present in the floor area. *yc | 05/27/1998 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD | |||||
| 233198 | 07/17/1998 | 602331 | A squeak or buzz coming from the hood of the vehicle. *yc | 10/26/1998 | |
| 233797 | 06/13/1997 | 52543 | Hood contacts fender. *tw | 08/14/1997 | |
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||||
| 230397 | 02/14/1997 | 51942 | Difficult to clean light colored chalky residue from plastic body components that are molded in black. *tw | 07/17/1997 | |
| 231697 | 04/04/1997 | 51946 | Frame improvements to address customer's issues with the soft top. *tw | 07/17/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | |||
| The skid plate is positioned so that the gas tankand skid plate touch each other. if the skid plate is impacted in any way that force is transferred to the gas tank. if this impact causes even a small dent in the skid plate, the gas tank can be damaged. *ak | |||
| 07/30/1997 | 3 | 02/01/1997 | |
| Water leaks originating under the dashboard on the front passenger side of the vehicle causing damage in the interior of vehicle, unable to be rectified. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 09/15/2012 | 140000 | ||
| 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 | |||
| 09/15/2012 | 140000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1997 jeep wrangler. the contact stated while performing routine maintenance on the vehicle he noticed that the frame was severely rusted. the vehicle was driven to a private mechanic where it was confirmed that the frame was rusted. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted. the failure mileage was 140,000 and the current mileage was 141,000. mh | |||
| 12/30/2004 | 0 | 20 | 11/01/2000 |
| Water leaks onto floor of passenger side of vehicle. this is a known problem, i have heard this one several times, yet haven't seen jeep do anything about it. there was nothing that happened to my truck to cause this, it rains and my passenger side floor gets soaked.*ak | |||
| 1 | 04/09/1997 | ||
| Hard top seal is twisted. yh | |||
| 1 | 06/01/1996 | ||
| Water leak into passenger side of vehicle. | |||
| 08/07/1998 | |||
| Water leaks at front passenger compartment floor between the floor and heater. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 09/05/1999 | 1 | 01/01/1997 | |
| Seat belt catches on driver's door latch 9 out 0f 10 times. seat belt is getting a hole in it. leak has been fixed 15 times and it still leaks on passenger's feet. damage is occurring to interior of jeep and anything left on the floor gets wet. i was told( dot number: ? tire size: 22ss/75r15 ) | |||
| 09/01/1999 | 1 | 12/01/1996 | |
| No summary. | |||
| 08/01/1999 | 1 | 08/31/1998 | |
| Passenger side door handle is broke, it will not open from the inside. *yc | |||
| 10 | 05/01/1996 | ||
| Doors failed. | |||
| 05/01/1997 | 05/29/1997 | ||
| Passenger door does not fit properly and does not close properly. | |||
| 06/01/1997 | 05/10/1997 | ||
| Consumer is concerned with the type of putty used on the plastic door frame. this putty is meant to keep water from flowing through a joint in the door frame. this frame is one piece and is designed to be removed. *ak | |||
| 9 | 12/28/1997 | ||
| 4-wheel drive inoperable. in addition, driver's seat belt will not retract/gas gauge failed, shows tank 1/4-1/2 full when it is actually out of gas/passenger's side door handle very tight and squeaky/abs brakes squeal loudly/automatic transmission has trouble shifting and sticks prior to releasing to next gear, and seat belt warning system buzzer sounds at times uneven and loud with a squeaking noise. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD | |||
| 2 | 06/01/1996 | ||
| Top is fraying after being replaced. | |||
| 02/01/1997 | |||
| When traveling about 20 to 25 mph the hood shakes, consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer stated there are missing bumpers which were not installed at the assembly. part # 55176741aa. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||
| 08/10/2005 | 1 | 03/01/1997 | |
| Dt: contact stated the hood latch was made from rubber, and when a strong wind hit the hood, it blew the hood open and caused the rubber to break that kept the hood latched. the vehicle has not been inspected or repaired yet. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - ROOF AND PILLARS | |||
| 07/20/1998 | |||
| The top was bought last year. stored, hard top was removed, soft top was put on, and plastic pieces were screwed on the top over windshield and driver/passenger doors. when the wind stresses against the plastic the fiber plastic material rips open and comes apart, 8 inch tear in both sides. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - TAILGATE - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||
| 07/27/2001 | 10 | 04/01/1998 | |
| Drivers seat belt comes undone at any speed every time you drive it - a few times each time you drive it, rear center mounted tail light does not work, tailgate hinges are extrremely difficult to shut causing the tailgate to not be closed properly all the time, front turn signal sometimes does not work, especially if it is wet out- dealer notified and was told that they cannot replace the socket (not a stock item), the bulbs are fine in the brake light and turn signal. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| The tailgate hinges are rusted making opening and closing the tailgate more difficult. nlm | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 09/05/1999 | 1 | 01/01/1997 | |
| Seat belt catches on driver's door latch 9 out 0f 10 times. seat belt is getting a hole in it. leak has been fixed 15 times and it still leaks on passenger's feet. damage is occurring to interior of jeep and anything left on the floor gets wet. i was told( dot number: ? tire size: 22ss/75r15 ) | |||
| 11/01/1997 | 7 | 01/01/1997 | |
| Water leaks to passenger side floor. *ak | |||
| 06/27/1997 | |||
| The bolts that hold up the body mounts and the engine and transmission are missing and the engine and transmission almost fell out. *ak | |||
| 04/26/1996 | 1 | ||
| Inadequate space for right knee of any tall person in the 1997 jeep wranglers. *ak | |||