1997 Jeep Wrangler YJ Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 20%of 10 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 150,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 1997 Jeep Wrangler YJ, 20% of the 10 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 150,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Nhtsa 14720-02-v-041-000 parking brake: on certain sport utility vehicles equipped with manual transmissions, the parking brake can release without warning: consumer states about having problem on april 4, 1997. Vehicle rolled backward while parked on a hill while parked with the emergency brake engaged. Manufacturer was notified that they did not find nothing wrong. Five years later consumer received a recall letter on the emergency brake. Please provide further information. Ts”
NHTSA complaint #10001778, filed 2002-12, 150,000 milesBrakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 2 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1997 Jeep Wrangler YJ
4 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Jeep Wrangler YJ
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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