4.5

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
24,543 miles

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1997 Jeep Wrangler electrical problems

electrical problem

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1997 Jeep Wrangler Owner Comments

problem #3

Jun 092017

Wrangler

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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 taking my final 3 pymts on Jeep, never been late, ever!!!! he runs a shady buy here pay here lot and I have a top mechanic that left his business to vouch for the odometer tampering as well as having the mechanic to fix all the lights on panel that showed engine running hot, he told the mechanic to fix it or he was not getting his pay check, I have the mechanics statement and he will testify in person. I have several employees that have since quite to vouch he sold lemons, and salvaged cars. He lost his dmv license but still continues to fraud people.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #2

Jun 242003

Wrangler 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 73,629 miles
While traveling on the highway without prior warning the vehicle shut down. 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.

- Dana Point, CA, USA

problem #1

Sep 211998

(reported on)

Wrangler

  • miles
Radio was shorting out turn signals, four ways and head lights.

- Barto, PA, USA

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