1998 Jeep Cherokee Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 4%of 399 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,900miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1998 Jeep Cherokee, 4% of the 399 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,900 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Seat belts are not working properly, left/ right and rear passengers' seat belts do not work properly. Ccs will tilt over because the belts won't retract correctly. This is dangerous because the seat doesn't stay in place.”
NHTSA complaint #863011, filed 2000-06“Whenever driving vehicle at various speeds, without any warning, the engine would stall out. The engine check light would come on. Was running rough. Its an intermittent problem. Took vehicle to dealer at least 4-5 different times, but problem not solved.”
NHTSA complaint #832949, filed 1998-12“Due to carbon build up in the insturment panel, the instrument panel malfunctioned, causing loss of gas gauge/odometer and speedometer. Dealer cannot determine on how to fix the vehicle. Been to dealer 4 times.”
NHTSA complaint #836277, filed 1999-04Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 22% |
| 2022 | 4 | 8% |
| 2021 | 27 | 15% |
| 2020 | 38 | 11% |
| 2019 | 262 | 16% |
| 2018 | 174 | 25% |
| 2017 | 343 | 26% |
| 2016 | 316 | 22% |
| 2015 | 260 | 14% |
| 2014 | 286 | 11% |
| 2006 | 1 | 6% |
| 2001 | 7 | 3% |
| 2000 | 11 | 3% |
| 1999 | 9 | 2% |
| 1998 | 15 | 4% |
| 1997 | 7 | 2% |
| 1996 | 11 | 2% |
| 1995 | 7 | 1% |
| 1994 | 8 | 2% |
| 1993 | 6 | 1% |
| 1991 | 4 | 2% |
| 1990 | 4 | 1% |
| 1989 | 6 | 3% |
| 1987 | 1 | 2% |
| 1985 | 1 | 6% |
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 complaintsExterior lighting
13 complaintsTires
13 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Jeep Cherokee
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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