5.9

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
13,625 miles

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problem #8

Jan 272004

(reported on)

Wrangler

  • 35,000 miles
The vehicle experienced a problem with the fuel pump. The vehicle shut off without warning while being driven at speeds of 40 mph or greater. Provide further details.

- Fairfield, CT, USA

problem #7

May 152003

Wrangler 4WD 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 74,000 miles
I bought my 1997 Jeep Wrangler in June, 2002 from a used car dealer in baltimore, md with an as-is warranty and was told the vehicle had passed inspection and was in good condition. It had 64,000 miles on it and appeared to be good. Since then I have had nothing but problems with this Jeep. First the wiring harness, then the transmission, now a diagnosis to replace the intake and exhaust manifold, replaced fuel pump and has a faulty fuel gauge, and possibly the stabilizer bar or steering components. This Jeep is costing me more in repairs than the actual value of it. I fear that it is unsafe and that I M facing more expenses if I keep it, but I am still making payments on it. Do I have any recourse as far as lemon law protection, recalls, help!!! I don't know what to do with it.

- Pasadena, MD, USA

problem #6

Oct 172000

(reported on)

Wrangler

  • miles
Fuel pump has malfunctioned five different occasion and has been replaced. Inoperable fuel pump has caused engine to die completely out, without no prior warning which result in loss of all power. Consumer has contacted dealer. Also, part availability is very limited and hard to find.

- De Motte, IN, USA

problem #5

Jul 151999

Wrangler 4WD

  • miles
The fuel sending unit leaked and was replaced 03/1998, the vehicle was hard to start and the fuel sending unit was replaced 5/98 the fuel sending unit was recalled and replaced 8/98 fuel leaked after recall work and had to be replaced again. Ever since the fuel guage reads 1/4 less fuel than is actually in the fuel tank

- Kearns, UT, USA

problem #4

Jul 131999

Wrangler 4WD

  • miles
Multiple failures since September, 1998. After warm-up, then 20 minute cool -down, car will not accelerate, backfires and off to nothing, then catches and goes. Have replaced fuel pump, engine crank sensor and $700 tuneup done- no luck

- Wakefield, MA, USA

problem #3

Mar 021999

(reported on)

Wrangler

  • miles
Fuel pump failed.

- Clearwater, FL, USA

problem #2

Sep 101997

(reported on)

Wrangler 4WD

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Fuel pump failed.

- Oak View, CA, USA

problem #1

Jun 211997

Wrangler 4WD

  • miles
Fuel pump failed twice, causing vehicle to stall in a rain storm, almost was hit by an 18-wheeler.

- Irving, TX, USA