1998 Chevrolet Explorer Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 123,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1998 Chevrolet Explorer (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1998 Chevrolet Explorer. The part named most often is visibility, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by seats (1) and transmission and drivetrain (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 123,000 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 4 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Seats1 20%
Mileage when problems were reported
0% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 123,000 and 123,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1998 Chevrolet Explorer in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 4 on record; the latest 4 are shown.
- 10232287Feb 21, 2023Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10082506Aug 26, 2016Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the media disc player with the latest calibrations to correct a condition of the rear entertainment system not operating as intended in…
- 10248444Jun 30, 2014Equipment. Vehicle Recalls
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Engine cooling. Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
Other model years of the Chevrolet Explorer
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 7 | 30,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 5 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1998 | 5 | 123,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1997 | 9 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1996 | 7 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1995 | 5 | 160,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Chevrolet Explorer model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1998 Chevrolet Explorer have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1998 Chevrolet Explorer as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1998 Chevrolet Explorer is reported most often?
Visibility is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by seats with 1.
Has the 1998 Chevrolet Explorer been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1998 Chevrolet Explorer reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 123,000 miles and the middle half falls between 123,000 and 123,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.