1998 Jeep Cherokee Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 2%of 399 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 124,922miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1998 Jeep Cherokee, 2% of the 399 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 124,922 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Hood latches on 1998 Jeep Cherokee sport are corroded and hood would not stay closed, had one replaced already, now the one on the right side of vehicle is acting up causing both to malfunction. This is a severe hazard. We are the original owners of this vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10243435, filed 2008-09, 151,843 miles“While driving fuel gage fluctuates leaving the consumer with no knowledge of how much gas is in the gas tank. Also, the electrical locking mechanism for the doors malfunctioned. Upon using the automatic lock button, it will not lock unless consumer gets out of the vehicle, and uses the key. Also, consumer has to use the key to lock the tailgate. The consumer sited the recall for the fuelgage needed to fix the vehicle. The vehicle was not covered under the recall for the consumers vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10089825, filed 2004-09, 98,000 miles“At 11,029 front pads and rotors were replaced, sway-bar bushings were replaced, exhaust hanger was replaced, drivers seat squeeked (fixed under recall), and exterior door button broke. Now, at 27,098 rotors and pads need replaced again, transfer case and front differental input shaft leaked and repaired.”
NHTSA complaint #705664, filed 1999-04Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 | 2 | 0% |
| 2014 | 4 | 0% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 10 | 3% |
| 1999 | 10 | 3% |
| 1998 | 6 | 2% |
| 1997 | 11 | 3% |
| 1996 | 5 | 1% |
| 1995 | 8 | 1% |
| 1994 | 5 | 1% |
| 1993 | 7 | 2% |
| 1992 | 4 | 4% |
| 1991 | 2 | 1% |
| 1990 | 4 | 1% |
| 1985 | 2 | 12% |
Other parts of the 1998 Jeep Cherokee
88 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
65 complaintsFuel system
61 complaintsAir bags
52 complaintsElectrical system
47 complaintsEngine cooling
30 complaintsBody and structure
27 complaintsSuspension
18 complaintsSeat belts
17 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
16 complaintsOther or unknown
15 complaintsExterior lighting
13 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Jeep Cherokee
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology