1997 Jeep Wrangler Yj Recalls
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
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“Bolt on exhaust manifold broke off.”
“Horn beeps on its own, caused by a short in wiring or relay box. *ak”
“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”
“Replaced left front stabilizer bar link and bushing.”
“Replaced cranksahft/pulley.”
“Replaced serpentine belt.”
“Replaced headlamps.”
“Replaced front crossmember.”
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.