Model year record
1998 Jeep Jeep recalls & problems
The 1998 Jeep Jeep has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 3 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is visibility (2 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 1998 Jeep Jeep.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| VisibilityWindshield wiper/washer | 2 | — |
| Tires | 1 | — |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Vehicle speed controlCrash1 injury
I WAS GOING TO WORK WITH MY JEEP CHEROKEE 1998 ,I REVERSED FROM MY DRIVE WAY WHEN I CHANGED THE GEAR FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND JUMPED ,CRASHED TO 2 PARKED CARS IN THE NEIGHBOR'S DRIVE WAY MY CAR AND NEIGHBOR'S CAR WAS TOTAL LOSS AND I GOT INJURED DUE TO AIRBAG. *TR
- TiresCrash1 injury
I PURCHASED 4 NEW P225/75R-15 DOMINATOR ALL SEASON COOPER TIRES FROM DISCOUNT TIRE IN JACKSONVILLE FL FOR MY JEEP CHEROKEE. AS I DROVE THE CAR HOME FROM THE TIRE STORE I HEARD A LOUD "ROAR" EACH TIME I REACHED A SPEED ABOVE 40 MPH. BEFORE I COULD RETURN THE CAR TO THE SHOP FOR AN INSPECTION OF THE TIRES, I TOTALED IT. I WAS TRAVELING 45 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE WHEN I LOST THE ABILITY TO STEER; MY VEHICLE LEFT THE ROADWAY AND IN MY ATTEMPT TO REGAIN CONTROL AND BRING IT BACK TO ROAD IT FLIPPED END OVER END. I HAD DRIVEN ON THOSE TIRES LESS THAN 100 MILES. A COMPLETE MECHANICAL INSPECTION WAS PERFORMED ON THE CAR AFTER THE COLLISION AND NO MECHANICAL DEFECTS WERE FOUND. *TR
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
WHEN I HAVE TO USE THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS THEY DON'T WIPE THE GLASS CLEAR. THEY HOP AND SKIP ACCROSS LEAVING BLACK RESIDUE AND SMEAR THE GLASS. THIS OBSTRUCTS MY VISION MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE AS CONDITION PROGRESSES.THE DEALER HAS OMITTED A ,BUT SAYS THEY CAN'T FIX IT BECAUSE THE NEW ASSEMBLY IS MADE BY A NEW COMPANY AND THE SPECS ARE WRONG. THIS IS A GREAT HAZZARD! WHAT CAN I DO?*AK
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.