1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,028 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 96,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the tires of the 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 1% of the 1,028 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 96,500 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.
“I purchased a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee in july 2002 with 30000 miles with an extended warranty. I have two problems to report. Problem 1-- my Jeep only has 44000 miles on it now and my brake rotors are warped. Problem 2--this may sound funny but its true. The 1998 Jeep grand I have has its spare tire inside compartment above fuel tank. This past winter I tried to remove my spare and found that due to condensation it was frozen to the compartment. Although I did not need it at that time I thought that was strange. …”
NHTSA complaint #10018879, filed 2003-05, 40,000 miles“When I bough my vehicle 2 years ago the gas gauge needle would go to empty, the bell would ring, then go back to full a few times. Dealer said since I bought the car used, and it wasn't a safety issue, they would not cover it in the 30 day warranty. Now the needle is only correnct when it is full. Also, all 4 tires seem to lose air quickly. Brought it to the dealer twice. First time couldn't find a problem, second time they replaced the stems. Now still have the problem. Pretty much sick of wasting my time bringing it somewhere and they can't figure out the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10025480, filed 2003-07, 42,000 miles“The contact owns a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee equipped with mastercraft glacier grip ii tires, size: 235/75/r15 (na). While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed bulges along the sidewall of the front and rear passenger side tires. The vehicle was taken to a tire dealer who confirmed the failure and diagnosed that the tires needed to be replaced. The tires were replaced, but the contact noticed that the rear driver side tire began developing bulges along the sidewall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #10838215, filed 2016-02, 175,000 miles“The contact owns a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee equipped with antares comfort a5 tires, size: 235/70/r16 (na). The tires were purchased on june 10, 2016 from walmart. The contact stated that the tires were already completely bald and the wear bar was slightly exposed. The tires needed to be replaced. The contact stated the tires had a guarantee of 60,000 miles. Walmart stated that they were not responsible for the replacement of the tires. The tires had not been replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The DOT number was unknown. …”
NHTSA complaint #11010327, filed 2017-07, 113,000 miles“The contact owns a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee . The contact stated that the vehicle was equipped with dakota infinti tires, tire size 225/75/15 (na). While driving approximately 60 MPH, there was a loud thump sound on the front of the vehicle then the front driver's side tire exploded. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road and a spare tire was installed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic on two separate occasions where each of the four tires were replaced at different times. …”
NHTSA complaint #10526296, filed 2013-07, 160,000 milesTires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 1 | 0% |
| 2022 | 1 | 0% |
| 2021 | 1 | 0% |
| 2020 | 1 | 0% |
| 2018 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 | 2 | 0% |
| 2014 | 2 | 0% |
| 2013 | 11 | 1% |
| 2012 | 10 | 1% |
| 2011 | 3 | 0% |
| 2010 | 5 | 4% |
| 2009 | 9 | 7% |
| 2008 | 19 | 3% |
| 2007 | 20 | 2% |
| 2006 | 13 | 1% |
| 2005 | 19 | 1% |
| 2004 | 9 | 1% |
| 2003 | 5 | 1% |
| 2002 | 9 | 1% |
| 2001 | 8 | 1% |
| 2000 | 12 | 1% |
| 1999 | 20 | 1% |
| 1998 | 13 | 1% |
| 1997 | 16 | 2% |
| 1996 | 35 | 4% |
| 1995 | 21 | 3% |
| 1994 | 14 | 2% |
| 1993 | 13 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee
426 complaintsFuel system
166 complaintsBrakes
161 complaintsEngine cooling
69 complaintsBody and structure
68 complaintsElectrical system
60 complaintsSteering
40 complaintsVehicle speed control
39 complaintsAir bags
36 complaintsSuspension
32 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
28 complaintsOther or unknown
22 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Jeep Grand 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.
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