Jeep Wrangler TJ (1997–2006)

Jeep Wrangler TJ (1997–2006) — production years, market prices by model year, NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, and live listings for sale on VehiSales.

Jeep Wrangler — body generations

Generation Produced Facelift
TJ 1997–2006 —
JK 2007–2018 —
Model-year brochures (3)

Model-year reference; equipment varies by market and trim. This is not a VIN build sheet. Browse library

JL 2019–present —
Model-year brochures (15)

Model-year reference; equipment varies by market and trim. This is not a VIN build sheet. Browse library

Vehicles within one generation share the same platform and body style.

Engines used in the Wrangler

Engine families this model shipped with, by NHTSA VIN build data — each links to every model that shares it.

Engine Years in this model Also used in VIN builds ⓘ
Pentastar 3.6L V6 2012–2027 13 models 263
Jeep 2.0L 4-cylinder 2017–2027 10 models 117
Jeep 4.0L 6-cylinder 1991–2006 10 models 74
Jeep 2.5L 4-cylinder 1987–2002 10 models 37
Jeep 3.0L 6-cylinder 2017–2023 11 models 15

Jeep Wrangler fuel economy: every year & engine (EPA) →

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Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)

Year Recalls Complaints Most reported
1997 7 455 Engine And Engine Cooling, Fuel System, Power Train
1998 6 271 Electrical System, Engine And Engine Cooling, Air Bags
1999 5 223 Electrical System, Engine And Engine Cooling, Air Bags
2000 5 288 Power Train, Structure, Suspension
2001 7 177 Structure, Electrical System, Engine And Engine Cooling
2002 6 108 Structure, Suspension, Power Train
2003 4 102 Power Train, Suspension, Steering
2004 3 192 Steering, Suspension, Power Train
2005 2 650 Fuel System, Gasoline, Fuel/Propulsion System
2006 3 730 Fuel System, Gasoline, Fuel/Propulsion System

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.

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