1998 Jeep Wrangler Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 265 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1998 Jeep Wrangler, 1% of the 265 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Air bag sensor light illuminated and knocked out digital console readings. Both doors bulked in half due to cold weather, failing to latch shut. Steering box is leaking due to a crack. Last item was replaced three weeks prior to recurring failure. Transmission and torque converter were repaired due to leaking transmission cooler lines.”
NHTSA complaint #8012222, filed 2002-06“When driving at normal hiway speeds the hood will blow up in high winds or when another vehicle passes. The side hood latches hold it down, but it moves a good 2-3 inches up.”
NHTSA complaint #705363, filed 1999-04Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 0% |
| 2018 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 | 2 | 0% |
| 2012 | 2 | 0% |
| 2011 | 2 | 0% |
| 2010 | 3 | 0% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 3 | 0% |
| 2006 | 2 | 0% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 | 3 | 3% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 1 | 0% |
| 1999 | 2 | 1% |
| 1998 | 2 | 1% |
| 1997 | 9 | 2% |
| 1995 | 8 | 4% |
| 1994 | 6 | 4% |
| 1993 | 4 | 4% |
| 1992 | 2 | 3% |
| 1991 | 2 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1998 Jeep Wrangler
58 complaintsEngine cooling
53 complaintsAir bags
46 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
33 complaintsSuspension
26 complaintsBody and structure
25 complaintsFuel system
20 complaintsBrakes
19 complaintsSeat belts
17 complaintsOther or unknown
16 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
16 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Jeep Wrangler
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