1998 Jeep Cherokee Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 4%of 399 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 41,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the visibility of the 1998 Jeep Cherokee, 4% of the 399 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 41,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I purchased the 1998 Jeep brand new from the dealer (6/22/98). On approximately 2/22/01 the regulator that operates the left front (driver's side) power window failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer performed this and since the vehicle was still under warranty, there was no charge. Now on 1/26/05 the regulator on the right front power window also failed. I took it to my local mechanic who replaced this regulator and I was charged $407.40 for this. It is my contention that this reflects an obvious vehicle part defect. …”
NHTSA complaint #10108180, filed 2005-02, 26,009 miles“Power window mechanism failed, presenting a safety issue by immobilizing the window. Upon inspection, it was revealed that Jeep has re-designed the mechanism by replacing a failure prone plastic component with a metal component. However, no recall or notice was given to owners of vehicles with the failure prone parts, and Jeep also charges for the re-designed replacement assembly. I believe this component is especially likely to fail during an accident, especially a rollover type of accident, where the window assembly would be subjected to a sudden downward force. …”
NHTSA complaint #10008401, filed 2003-03, 95,000 miles“Three months after the purchase of the vehicle, rust marks appeared. The electrical system malfuntioned with out any warning. There have been problems with the air conditioner and the radio. There is a thumping noise in the rotors that was fixed but the noise still remains.”
NHTSA complaint #10001367, filed 2003-01“While driving in inclement weather windshield wipers came on and off on their own. Consumer drove vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that windshield wiper motor needed to be replaced. But this vehicle was not on recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10094138, filed 2004-09“Whenever it rains water enters into passenger's compartment, wetting mats and carpet, which could cause mold to grow inside passenger's compartment. This could esult in a health hazard to occupants of vehicle. Also, problem could cause various electrical problems. Consumer has contacted dealer. Dealer has sealed windows, but problem has reoccurred, dealer believed problem was linked to blower unit. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #872869, filed 2000-10Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 | 4 | 1% |
| 2019 | 11 | 1% |
| 2018 | 3 | 0% |
| 2017 | 7 | 1% |
| 2016 | 13 | 1% |
| 2015 | 15 | 1% |
| 2014 | 75 | 3% |
| 2006 | 6 | 35% |
| 2001 | 9 | 4% |
| 2000 | 9 | 2% |
| 1999 | 36 | 10% |
| 1998 | 16 | 4% |
| 1997 | 10 | 3% |
| 1996 | 16 | 4% |
| 1995 | 7 | 1% |
| 1994 | 11 | 2% |
| 1993 | 15 | 4% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 2 | 1% |
| 1990 | 6 | 2% |
| 1989 | 5 | 3% |
| 1988 | 1 | 1% |
| 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 complaintsOther or unknown
15 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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