1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 28about this part
- Share
- 3%of 1,028 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 81,350miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 28 complaints about the visibility of the 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 3% of the 1,028 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 81,350 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When the consumer attempted to brake, the pedal went to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. There was numerous repairs that the vehicle needed; the windshield wipers, gas cap(s), new keyless remote and the temperature gauge did not work. Recall# 02v053000. The consumer discovered there was a recall regarding the power assist, the consumer was original told there would be no charge and then later was told the charge would be $400.00.”
NHTSA complaint #10079733, filed 2004-07, 60,000 miles“While driving 55-60 MPH the sun roof glass blew off and shattered on the road.manufacturer representative inspected the vehicle. The cause of the problem had not been determined.”
NHTSA complaint #10113145, filed 2005-02, 111,400 miles“While driving, the factory installed sunroof and the piece which held the glass flew off the truck. All the windows including the sunroof were shut. Ph”
NHTSA complaint #10020054, filed 2003-07, 100,000 miles“The contact owns a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee limited. Since purchasing the vehicle in 2006, the contact has experienced failures with the power windows. The mirrors are supposed to be programmable. In addition, when he sets the exterior mirrors to a certain position, the setting changes when the unlock button is pressed. The mirrors have to be readjusted every time he enters the vehicle. The dealer has been notified. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 135,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10231633, filed 2008-06, 135,000 miles“I am a friend who will describe the problems that celena has encountered with her Grand Cherokee laredo. The first, she noticed a spraying of oily fluid near the top of the radiator more towards the area near the battery. At that point, she noticed that the interior portion of the hood had some dark oily spot. I has suspicion that it had originated from a leaking 3/8 -1/2 fitting attached to the side of the radiator and leading towards the bottom of the transmission. She brought it in the dealership for an inspection. Master mechanic inspected the suspected area. …”
NHTSA complaint #704279, filed 1999-03Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 2% |
| 2023 | 8 | 2% |
| 2022 | 5 | 2% |
| 2021 | 8 | 2% |
| 2020 | 5 | 2% |
| 2019 | 5 | 1% |
| 2018 | 16 | 2% |
| 2017 | 5 | 1% |
| 2016 | 4 | 1% |
| 2015 | 16 | 1% |
| 2014 | 49 | 2% |
| 2013 | 15 | 2% |
| 2012 | 32 | 2% |
| 2011 | 35 | 2% |
| 2010 | 4 | 3% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 28 | 4% |
| 2007 | 19 | 2% |
| 2006 | 10 | 1% |
| 2005 | 25 | 1% |
| 2004 | 214 | 17% |
| 2003 | 170 | 22% |
| 2002 | 326 | 22% |
| 2001 | 245 | 28% |
| 2000 | 124 | 9% |
| 1999 | 165 | 10% |
| 1998 | 28 | 3% |
| 1997 | 29 | 3% |
| 1996 | 15 | 2% |
| 1995 | 29 | 4% |
| 1994 | 11 | 2% |
| 1993 | 17 | 3% |
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 complaintsOther or unknown
22 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
18 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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