1997 Jeep Wrangler Engine problems

Right after I bought the jeep I started having problems but when I called the owner he said its a buy as is, no warranty, he didn't offer to help with anything and being disabled I had no other choice but to get engine fixed, transmission, clutch, the entire electric system, no ac, no heat or defrost either all these things I fixed but now again in 2020 I still have no heat, no defrost, jeep is in yard not running and I still owe right at 900 on the jeep, the owner has been very rude, made threats, and now not...

When cold, jeep starts and runs fine. After engine warms up, oil pressure would drop and jeep would almost die. If I shut it off and try to restart while still warm, jeep would have a hard time starting and if it did start, it would idle extremely rough and barely accelerate. Once I got speed up, it ran fine until I stopped at a red light and it would act like it was going to die and the oil pressure gauge would bottom out. Dealer put manual gauges on it and determined it was the oil sending unit. Oil pressure now...

1997 Jeep wrangler exhaust manifold. Consistent decrease in power, stumbling, and poor gas mileage. After a wreck I noticed the manifold was cracked. Both the insurance company and the authorized jeep dealership told me it was not due to the wreck but due to fact it was a common wrangler problem, and it probably had started prior to the wreck I just hadn't noticed it. But since there is not a recall they would not fix the problem. I have fixed it. *Tr

Jeep suddenly lost power on highways while going 55 mph +., Causing a near accident while trying to coast through lanes of traffic to the median. After 10-15 minutes, I restarted the jeep and it ran fine, but usually about 20-50 miles, it will occur again.. Very hazardous. *Ak

Catalytic converter failure causing poor performance, excessive fuel consumption and noxious odors. Replacement of converter remedied all the problems. *Jb

Same as everyone else....Cracked exhaust manifold on 4.0 L 6 cyl. Jeep has redesigned part. I formerly worked with a 4x4 repair shop, and almost everyone that came in with a 1997-2000 (or so) jeep had same cracks. Leading 4x4 magazines state "it's not if it cracks, it's when". Given this many complaints, jeep should be paying to fix their flaw, not consumers. Will replace with aftermarket component, not jeep's. *Jb

I am in the process of replacing the exhaust manifold on my 1997 jeep wrangler for the second time. The first one failed at approx 55k miles (out of warranty) and chrysler jeep customer service denied existence of a problem with the exhaust system, in spite of numerous reports of manifold failure on many internet automotive sites. The replacement part was supposedly redesigned to prevent recurrence of the problem, but it has now failed (mileage is now 110k, so these are 55k parts!) And must also be replaced. The...

Cracked exhaust manifold on 97 to 2000 jeep tj wranglers. Missing exhaust "according" missing resulting in cracked manifold. Resulting in car failing us epa smog guidelines. In search of tj owners showed many owners having this problem. *Jb

Consumer noticede a loud noise while driving and exhaust fumes coming into the vehicle. Consumer took vehicle to dealer for inspection. Dealer informed consumer that vehicle had multiple cracks on the exhaust manifold, and it was not covered under a recall. *Ak *tc

My vehicle has run rough, idling rough, "bucking", losing coolant and dripping from the tailpipe about a week after the extended warranty expired. I have had major valve train problems and had to have the camshaft replaced along with the gasket, cylinder head, core return, radiator and now the latest is oil pressure gauge sending unit. Oil pressure still showing zero even after replacing sending unit! *Ak

The catalytic converter broke and the part from it clogged up , which caused the vehicle to loose power. *Jb the vehicle wouldn't exceed 50-60 mph along with rattling due to an internally broken converter. The interior door hinge was inoperative. *Sc

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.

I have a 97 jeep wrangler. I have a problem everytime I start my jeep after it sits for 20 min. It sounds like it wants to shut down and after pressing the gas to the floor it finally kicks in and takes off. I lose power alot and it backfires . I have had the exhaust manifold /catalytic converter replaced and a broken stud in the exhaust manifold to head assembly. This has been going on for 3 years and I have taken it to several differnt jeep service department. All the service departments can tell...

There was an exhaust smell entering the compartment of the vehicle and there was a loud noise coming from the engine compartment. The owner took the vehicle to a dealership and they indicated that there was a crack in the manifold. *Ak the manufacturer was contacted but state that there was nothing they could do because the vehicle was out of warranty. The consumer believes this component should be recalled. *Nlm

1997 Jeep wrangler sport 4.0 Liter exhaust manifold crack noted at approximately 60,000 miles. Mechanic stated it appeared to be welded, no one had previously welded exhaust manifold. My understanding is that the exhaust manifold in this year tends to crack. Is there a recall by the jeep dealership? If so, I have not been notified. Also the throttle control sensor as well as o2 sensor effected at this time. Vehicle now has 81,000 miles runs poorly has visual crack at the exhaust manifold in two different...

Exhaust manifold has cracked twice in 20,000 miles. The dealership admits a problem, chrysler customer service does not. I found a boatload of complaints on the internet about the same "jeep" problem but no one will address the issue. *Ph

While traveling on the highway without prior warning the vehicle shut down. *Ak the gauges malfunctioned (gas read empty), the vehicle jerked uncontrollably. Different mechanics were unable to duplicate the problem. The transmission leaked (there was pink fluid in the battery area), the belt pulley had fallen off and the vehicle overheated, and the battery failed. *Scc *jb

My 1997 jeep wrangler sport that has 52000 miles on it developed cracks and breaks in the exhaust manifold. With these cracks and breaks excessive amounts of exhaust fumes leak into the car. After doing some research on the internet this problem apparently is very common. There are many pictures of the exact cracks and breaks on the exhaust manifold from many diff people. It was suggested in one forum that jeep fixed this issue in the 2000 model jeep.*Ak

Exhaust manifold cracked in three places. Strong fumes entering vehicle, could cause driver to pass out behind the wheel. Lots of complaints about this same defect on your website. *Ak

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...

Exhaust manifold has completely failed due to severe cracking at 54,000 mi/ although this is apparently a defect in '97 jeep exhaust manifolds (based on number of problems reported on internet and manifold has been redesigned) chrysler will provide no assistance in the repair which is over $900.

Daimler chrysler has been unresponsive to my requests for replacement of this part under "implied warranty" or anything else, even though the car problem websites (and yours) are full of reports of exhaust manifold failure in late '90's model wranglers. They claim to have no record of the problem, even thought the part has been redesigned. The dealer here has been great, but can't do much without manufacturer support. Here's hoping that with enough information on this part, customers can get some satisfaction! Dt

Exhaust header cracked at 4 locations and had to be replaced. Jeep dealer said that this is a known defect and still would do nothing about it. Dt

The exhaust manifold cracked causing fumes to enter the car. Also the manifold supports the exhaust system which could fall off if crack would break completely. There must be an engineering design defect because the part has been redesigned. I also was told the used junk yard parts were cracked so I couldn't buy a used manifold. Not only the cost of the manifold but the safety issues with a failed manifold have me very concerned. Nlm

Terrible rattling noise coming from catalytic converter. Sounds like part or parts have shaken loose. No performance loss noticed yet, but very annoying.*Ak