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1997 Jeep WRANGLER Structure Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	976240
Internal NHTSA #	10508898
Manufacurer	Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Brand	JEEP
Model	WRANGLER
Model Year	1997
File date	23/11/12
Component	STRUCTURE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	For the past 15 years we have been proud owners of a 1997 jeep wrangler. In1998, we retired to cape cod, ma. Over the time we have owned our jeep, it has been kept in immaculate condition; the vehicle has been garage kept, hand washed weekly, and never taken off-road. The finish is near perfect and all regular service has been performed. Currently the mileage is 91,000 miles. At our last service appointment we learned of a major issue with the vehicle's frame. It had rusted through in multiple locations from the inside out. The estimated cost to repair the frame is $5,000 from our local dealer, premier jeep, in hyannis ma. Our mechanic advised that the frame can be repaired by welding 6 new sections into place at an approximate cost of $2700. Needless to say, we are dismayed. We conducted research to see why this problem occurred despite our upkeep regimen. Apparently, water is known to enter the frame and not properly drain due to it is design. We contacted chrysler corporate who asked us to have the vehicles good condition confirmed by our local jeep dealer which we did. Chrysler offered no further assistance. We are filing this report as this frame is going to loose integrity and fail based on no mishandling on our part. There is clearly a defect in the frame design which we believe the manufacturer should stand behind its product.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	91000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	SANDWICH, MA
VIN pattern	1J4FY29P1VPXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	06/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	4
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Vehicle speed	0
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A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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1997 Jeep WRANGLER Structure Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

1997 Jeep WRANGLER Structure Problems, Complaints and Defects

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