- Engine / equipment
- Jeep Wrangler TJ (2.4 and 4.0)
- Period mentioned
- 1997–2006
- Symptoms
- Water and dirt in the ignition switch causing a short and a fire risk (2001–2002); on the 4.0, the manifold design lets debris build up near cylinder 3, with a fire risk (2000–2002); a clutch master-cylinder rod that breaks on the 6-speed gearbox (2006); a split brake-servo vacuum-reservoir diaphragm (1998); a steering-wheel airbag clock spring that breaks at full lock (1997); dashboard earth screws working loose (1999).
- Possible cause described
- Defects documented by US recalls; European cars may have equivalent campaigns: check by VIN.
- Check for the garage
- Check campaigns by VIN; keep the 4.0 manifold area clean.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
KNOWN FAULT · Jeep
Ignition switch, 4.0 manifold, clutch and brake servo on the Wrangler TJ
Sources are not verified in real time and no entry confirms that your car is affected.
Has this happened to you?
Anonymous answer, no personal data.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to repair this fault?
No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.
A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Calculate estimateHow is it checked?
Check campaigns by VIN; keep the 4.0 manifold area clean.
What are the symptoms?
Water and dirt in the ignition switch causing a short and a fire risk (2001–2002); on the 4.0, the manifold design lets debris build up near cylinder 3, with a fire risk (2000–2002); a clutch master-cylinder rod that breaks on the 6-speed gearbox (2006); a split brake-servo vacuum-reservoir diaphragm (1998); a steering-wheel airbag clock spring that breaks at full lock (1997); dashboard earth screws working loose (1999).
Which cars and years does it affect?
- Brands
- Jeep
- Engine / equipment
- Jeep Wrangler TJ (2.4 and 4.0)
- Period mentioned
- 1997–2006
Taking it to a garage?
Models with this entry
- Jeep Wrangler (TJ)2000–2006
Other entries for these makes
- Differentials, electronics and airbag module on the Grand Cherokee WJJeep
- 1.4 MultiAir turbo, oil dilution, 9-speed gearbox and campaigns on the RenegadeJeep
- Oil dilution, 9-speed gearbox and campaigns on the Compass IIJeep
- Electrics, diesel EGR cooler and steering gaiter on the Grand Cherokee WK2Jeep
- Frame, fuel system and instrument cluster on the Wrangler JLJeep
- Diesel high-pressure pump, driveline and steering on the GladiatorJeep
Something not right on this page?