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Jeep Wrangler

1997–2001 only

360 classified complaints

1997–2001 Jeep Wrangler models have 360 classified complaints on record for these years specifically. The most common issue in this range is Body and panel corrosion, typically surfacing around 107,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 1997–2001 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Jeep Wrangler report for every year combined.

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Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 1997–2001 only

Body and panel corrosion · Body and interior 102 complaints

Median onset: 107,000 miles.

More common in older model years.

Subframe, cradle and frame corrosion · Suspension 70 complaints

Median onset: 134,000 miles.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 38 complaints

Median onset: 125,000 miles. 2.6% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 30 complaints

Median onset: 120,000 miles. 20.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Tank, lines and filler · Fuel system 20 complaints

Median onset: 95,000 miles. 5.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Control arms, ball joints and bushings · Suspension 16 complaints

Median onset: 150,000 miles. 12.5% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Typical repair: $230–$700 nationally.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 12 complaints

Median onset: 124,000 miles.

Blower motor and blend-door actuators · Heating and A/C 10 complaints

Median onset: 115,000 miles.

Typical repair: $150–$460 nationally.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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How does 1997–2001 compare with other Wrangler years? Every model year ranked by complaints per 10,000 sold. See years →

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 1997–2001 model years. See the full Jeep Wrangler report for every year and full specs/safety data.