1997 Jeep Wrangler Sport TJ
1J4FY19S8VP522719
ABOVE TYPICAL
· $2,923 above typical price
Chicago, IL
This 1997 Jeep Wrangler Sport TJ is listed at $11,896 with 174,777 miles in Chicago, IL.
Market price range
Based on 22 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of August 25, 2026This vehicle: $11,896 — $2,923 above the typical market price ($8,973)
Asking $11,896 · typical market price $8,973 · based on 22 comparable same-build listings.
Price history for this VIN
Price increased $1,911 (+19.1%) over 10 months.
Asking prices recorded across 5 listing dates for VIN 1J4FY19S8VP522719, spanning 10 months.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windy City Motors | Chicago, IL 60639 | $11,896 | 174,777 mi | 2026-05-03 |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windy City Motors | Chicago, IL 60639 | $11,896 | 174,777 mi | 2026-07-31 |
| Chicago Cars US | Summit, IL 60501 | $9,985 | 174,762 mi | 2025-10-14 |
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 1J4FY19S8VP522719- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
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Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 16 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 1997 Jeep Wrangler likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
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Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 1997 Jeep Wrangler has 7 recall campaigns as of July 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 16 MPG.
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICCERTAIN AFTERMARKET BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT BRAKE CYLINDERS FOR CERTAIN FORD, DAIMLERCHRYSLER, AND JEEP PASSENGER VEHICLES.NHTSA campaign 06E022000
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EXTERIOR LIGHTINGCERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.NHTSA campaign 06E026000
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINECERTAIN AFTERMARKET AIRTEX ELECTRIC FUEL PUMPS INSTALLED FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR CERTAIN 1997-2004 JEEP WRANGLER; 1997-2001 JEEP CHEROKEE; 1997-2004 JEEP GRAND…NHTSA campaign 06E011000
Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Model-level data for the 1997 Jeep Wrangler from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed July 29, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 1997 Jeep Wrangler over the last 6 months — the market softened $44 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| March 2026 | $8,995 |
| April 2026 | $7,944 |
| May 2026 | $8,747 |
| June 2026 | $8,450 |
| July 2026 | $8,745 |
| August 2026 | $8,951 |
Market by model year
What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 139 | $13,950 | 100% | 102,980 mi |
| 2005 | 125 | $12,693 | 91% | 108,438 mi |
| 2004 | 130 | $11,987 | 86% | 120,437 mi |
| 2003 | 74 | $11,995 | 86% | 120,715 mi |
| 2002 | 67 | $11,000 | 79% | 131,413 mi |
| 2001 | 49 | $8,995 | 64% | 132,509 mi |
| 2000 | 56 | $9,900 | 71% | 129,176 mi |
| 1999 | 48 | $10,244 | 73% | 130,613 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
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