10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
4 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
5 / 1
Average Mileage:
34,557 miles

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problem #23

Nov 052019

Wrangler

  • 196,000 miles
The contact owns a 1997 Jeep Wrangler. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 97V080000 (air bags). The air bag warning indicator illuminated and the contact was concerned that the air bag might deploy without warning. The vehicle was taken to ganley village Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat (2115 mentor ave, painesville, oh 44077, (440) 354-4358) where it was diagnosed, but the part was not available for the repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 196,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Mentor, OH, USA

problem #22

Jan 182018

Wrangler

  • 139,728 miles
Bought a Jeep Wrangler and found two outstanding recalls #97V-808 and 974-194.the later one they found parts for. The airbag module they say the part is discontinued and they can't address the recall due to part unavailable. Mopar says there are parts available ??

- Little River, SC, USA

problem #21

Aug 112017

Wrangler

  • 105,000 miles
The contact owns a 1997 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while reversing into a parking spot and turning the steering wheel to the left, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 98V046000 (air bags). The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the VIN was not part of the recall and did not offer further assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000.

- Trail Creek, IN, USA

problem #20

Dec 012014

Wrangler 4WD 4-cyl

  • miles
1997 Jeep Wrangler consumer is asking for help with a recall on clockspring assembly. VIN is not listed on recall but same problem exist

- Baldwin, MD, USA

problem #19

Mar 192008

Wrangler

  • 97,000 miles
The contact owns a 1997 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated the air bag warning light continuously illuminated and the horn was inoperable. The vehicle was not repaired nor was the failure diagnosed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in NHTSA recall campaign id number: 98V046000 (air bags: Frontal). The approximate failure mileage was 97,000 and the approximate current mileage was 107,000. The VIN was unavailable.

- Frederick , MD, USA

problem #18

Aug 282012

Wrangler 4WD 4-cyl

  • 68,000 miles
The contact owns a 1997 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that the driver side air bag clock spring wiring harness could break when turned to the 'full lock' turn position. The air bag warning light illuminate and cause the horn to become inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed him that the vehicle was dangerous to drive and the air bag would not deploy in case of a crash. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 98V046000 (air bags: Frontal). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 68,000. Updated 9/25/12 updated 10/09/12

- Rolling Hills, CA, USA

problem #17

Jun 282009

Wrangler

  • 79,077 miles
The contact owns a 1997 Jeep Wrangler. The contact noticed that the air bag light was illuminated and the horn was inoperative. The issue was caused by the steering column clock spring. The dealer diagnosed the failure. The vehicle is in the process of being repaired at the cost of $385. The manufacturer stated that there were no recalls; therefore, they could not assist. The current mileage was 79,194 and failure mileage was 79,077.

- Palmdale, CA, USA

problem #16

Sep 302005

Wrangler 4WD 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 110,000 miles
The airbag light illuminated, and the consumer assumed that the airbag was not working. The consumer found recall information pertaining to a similar issue involving the airbag; NHTSA recall 98V046000. However, this vehicle was not included due to VIN. The vehicle has not been to a dealer for repairs. No corrections have been made. The consumer talked with a dealer who said he would need the clockspring replaced, but no repairs at this time. There were no previous problems or incidents..

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #15

Feb 192002

Wrangler

  • miles
Air bag sensor light remains on while driving, dealer and manufacturer were notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further information.

- Cochranville, PA, USA

problem #14

Apr 102002

(reported on)

Wrangler

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving air bag light illuminated, took vehicle to dealer, and mechanic stated clock spring needed to be replaced. Also, advised consumer there was a recall98V046000; however, this vehicle does not fall under recall due to VIN.

- Canton, OH, USA

problem #13

Dec 142001

(reported on)

Wrangler

  • miles
While driving vehicl clock spriing broke, and horn malfunctioned.

- Los Angelas, CA, USA

problem #12

Jun 152001

Wrangler 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Whtile driving over an overpass a vehicle made a left hand turn in front of consumer causing a collision, air bags did not deploy and the shoulder strap did not hold, vehicle was totaled and two people were injured.

- Steele, MO, USA

problem #11

Apr 252000

Wrangler 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Intermittently, air bag warning light flashed on and off. Vehicle was taken to the dealership. Owner was told that clock spring would need to be replaced. Owner was informed that vehicle was not included in recall # 98V046000, and could not be repaired free of charge. Recall campaign was for the same problem, but did not include this vehicle due to VIN.

- Ft Walton Beach, FL, USA

problem #10

Jan 231999

Wrangler

  • miles
No deployment of airbag during front end collision.

- Clearwater, FL, USA

problem #9

Nov 151998

Wrangler

  • miles
During vehicle collision no deployment of air bag.

- Bloomingto, IL, USA

problem #8

Jun 241998

(reported on)

Wrangler

  • miles
No deployment of air bag during collision resulting in death, prior recall work performed on air bag unit.

- Moncks Cor, SC, USA

problem #7

Jun 071998

Wrangler 4WD

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Recall 97V080000., air bag deployment. Dealer can't remedy the recall. Problem keeps coming back.

- San Francisco, CA, USA

problem #6

Aug 291997

Wrangler

  • miles
Airbag control module on recall, dealer told consumer to report to selling dealer to get repair.

- Idaho Falls, ID, USA

problem #5

Oct 111997

Wrangler 4WD

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Unspecified: Delayed deployment of airbag in accident.

- Rochester, WA, USA

problem #4

Aug 181997

(reported on)

Wrangler

  • miles
Recall repairs refused due to lack of parts.

- Warren, OH, USA

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