1997 Jeep Wrangler Yj Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1997 Jeep Wrangler Yj. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
2
AIR BAGS
1
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
1
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
1
Total complaints19

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Bolt on exhaust manifold broke off.”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE · reported 1998-07-01

“Horn beeps on its own, caused by a short in wiring or relay box. *ak”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS · reported 1998-07-01

“No deployment of driver's/passenger's air bags during a collision. Vehicle sustained extensive damage.534707 dup 0f 543502; posted on 09-07-1999. *ak”

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL · reported 1998-03-24

“Replaced left front stabilizer bar link and bushing.”

SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR · reported 1998-03-24

“Replaced cranksahft/pulley.”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · reported 1998-03-24

“Replaced serpentine belt.”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS · reported 1998-03-24

“Replaced headlamps.”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS · reported 1998-03-24

“Replaced front crossmember.”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 1998-03-24
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1997 Jeep Wrangler Yj as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.