1997 Jeep Wrangler Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System Problems
NHTSA component category: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How engine and engine cooling:exhaust system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 401 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1997 Jeep Wrangler overview page.
What owners report
“THE PROBLEM WITH THE EXHAUST IS THAT IT IS MAKING A CLICKING SOUND AT STARTUP EVERYTIME UNTIL THE ENGINE IS GOOD AND WARM. AFTER THE…”NHTSA complaint 707545 — filed 06/14/1999
“THE PROBLEM WITH THE EXHAUST IS THAT IT IS MAKING A CLICKING SOUND AT STARTUP EVERYTIME UNTIL THE ENGINE IS GOOD AND WARM. AFTER THE…”NHTSA complaint 707545 — filed 06/14/1999
“ENGINE MANIFOLD CRACKED DURING START UP ON A COLD MORNING.”NHTSA complaint 707130 — filed 06/02/1999
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Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 1997 Jeep Wrangler have engine and engine cooling:exhaust system problems?
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 1997 Jeep Wrangler: 24 of 401 complaints on file (6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 1997 Jeep Wrangler have in total?
401 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 32 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, 25 reported injuries, and 6 reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's engine and engine cooling:exhaust system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
