| Issue ID | 451244 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10049149 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | WRANGLER |
| Model Year | 1999 |
| File date | 09/09/02 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANI |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Many jeep wranglers built before 2001 have a defective manifold that cracks, causing exhaust problems. This is the reason jeep completely redesigned the manifold in the newer models. They have yet to send out a recall to fix this problem. When i first noticed the loud noise resulting from the cracked manifold, my car had approximately 37,000 miles on it. Not high mileage by any means. The main concern i have with this problem is the health hazard it poses to the driver. The section of the wrangler where the cracked manifold is located is underneath the front of the car, where exhaust fumes leaking from it seep up into the cabin very easily, especially when stopped at lights or in heavy traffic. I believe the manufacturers of jeep are very aware of this problem but don't care to do anything about it. *nlm |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 37000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | FRISCO, TX |
| VIN pattern | 1J4FY19SXXPXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 15/04/99 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | MAN |
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