3.2

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
42,360 miles

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problem #4

Apr 082015

Wrangler

  • 95,440 miles
Noticed wobble underneath while driving. Inspected underneath and noticed light showing between transfer case skid plate and frame (should be tight) and bolt hanging down. Took into shop and lower mid frame on both sides is completely rusted through allowing skid plate bolts to fall out with nuts still attached. Skid plate also serves as transfer case mount and when it drops the driveshaft wobbles. Ultimately if it had completely let go on the highway the rear driveshaft would have locked up and locked the rear wheels causing uncontrolled skid, or the driveshaft would break causing danger to the passengers.

- Lone Tree, CO, USA

problem #3

May 152003

Wrangler

  • Automatic transmission
  • 74,000 miles
I bought this 1997 Jeep Wrangler from a used car dealer in June 2002 with a limited warranty and was told the vehicle pased inspection and had no problems. Since then I have had to have the wiring harness repaired, the fuel pump replaced, the transmission replaced, it has a faulty fuel gauge reading, the intake and exhaust manifold need to be replaced and now the steering linkage or stabilizer bars are faulty.

- Pasadena, MD, USA

problem #2

Nov 031998

(reported on)

Wrangler

  • miles
Transmission failure.

- Danbury, CT, USA

problem #1

Jan 111996

Wrangler 4WD

  • miles
Powertrain control module failure. Vehicle shut down without warning on several occasions but would restart after a few minutes. On last instance, when vehicle was restarted, the engine went to 3000 rpms and would not return to idle.

- Beaver, PA, USA