7.9

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
5,333 miles

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problem #4

Jun 011999

Wrangler 4WD

  • miles
The problem with the exhaust is that it is making a clicking sound at startup everytime until the engine is good and warm. After the engine is warm it will usually stop. The higher the RPM's get the faster the sound is. I have been told that it is with the manifold. The second problem is the computer. The vehicle will not hold it's idle after gas is given to the engine. It wil drop then come back up and it will sometimes almost die.

- Acworth, GA, USA

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problem #3

Nov 121998

Wrangler 4WD

  • miles
Engine manifold cracked during start up on a cold morning.

- Dover, NH, USA

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problem #2

Nov 011998

Wrangler 4WD

  • miles
Took Jeep to dealer several times had headers replaced soon after maifold exhaust faolure. Radio replaced once, still doesn't stay on.

- Crandon, WI, USA

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problem #1

Sep 211998

(reported on)

Wrangler

  • miles
Exhaust system had to be replaced because there was a hole in it.

- Barto, PA, USA

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