10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
33,924 miles

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problem #4

Jun 072013

Wrangler

  • miles
I have a 1999 Jeep Wrangler sahara V.6. 5 speed manual transmission. My Jeep is in great shape however I started having steering problems. I noticed around the apex on both sides the frame had rusted away. I had it a new piece welded in place and it was working great. Then I noticed my transmission was having issues. I thought I was going to have to buy another transmission when it was discovered the plate that lies below the transmission was rusted from the frame and not supporting the transmission. I had that welded too. I looked the other day and noticed a hole between the size of a baseball and golf ball. I took it again to my welder and he said the whole bottom of my frame is rusted away. I was told by my body shop that because of Jeep design water was able to get and not out causing it to rust. The body of my Jeep is in great condition as well as my motor and transmission. Is there anything being done about this issue. If no once catches it I could have lost my front wheels and or transmission. I think its dangerous. I'm looking at $3000 to replace my frame.

- Lafayette, IN, USA

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problem #3

Jun 302012

Wrangler

  • 135,695 miles
Driving my 1999 Jeep Wrangler sport 4.0 L6 5-speed manual at appx. 65 mph a slight vibration came from the gas pedal. I pulled over, after crawling under the vehicle I found the front drive shaft loose at the joint connecting to my stock np231J transfer case. Figuring it was just a worn U-joint I continued on my way at a much slower speed appx. 35 mph for about 300 yards there was a loud pop along with metal and dirt flying from under the Jeep which made me pull over once again this time out of control and ending up in the ditch. Where I found the np231J shattered in 5 pieces, many more were thrown onto the road way.

- Minot Air Force Base, ND, USA

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problem #2

Mar 252003

Wrangler

  • miles
On 2 occasions, the vehicle jumped out of gear and rolled backwards and hit a gas pump and a vehicle.

- North Royalton, OH, USA

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problem #1

Apr 161999

Wrangler 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving speedometer jumps up and down from 20 to 80 mph. Speedometer harness was replaced 4 times. Also, left front brakes locked up and had to be replaced. The consumer belives that this will be an ongoing problem.

- North Royalton, OH, USA

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