1998 Jeep Wrangler Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%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 4 complaints about the tires of the 1998 Jeep Wrangler, 2% 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.
“Tread separated from tire at highway speed. The exact problem that has caused re-call by manufacturer of this tire in different size. This tire only had approximately 25,000 miles when it separated. ( DOT number: yd66a12247 tire size: 30x9.50r15 )”
NHTSA complaint #727458, filed 2000-08“Tire rubs on lower control arm on front passenager's side. ( DOT number: tire size: 30x9.5 )( DOT number: tire size: 30x9.5 )( DOT number: tire size: 30x9.5 )( DOT number: tire size: 30x9.5 )”
NHTSA complaint #700509, filed 1998-11Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 8% |
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 8 | 1% |
| 2021 | 4 | 0% |
| 2020 | 2 | 0% |
| 2019 | 1 | 0% |
| 2018 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 | 3 | 0% |
| 2013 | 4 | 1% |
| 2012 | 3 | 0% |
| 2011 | 2 | 0% |
| 2010 | 8 | 1% |
| 2009 | 7 | 2% |
| 2008 | 3 | 0% |
| 2007 | 2 | 0% |
| 2006 | 13 | 2% |
| 2005 | 8 | 1% |
| 2004 | 7 | 4% |
| 2003 | 2 | 2% |
| 2002 | 6 | 6% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 7 | 3% |
| 1999 | 5 | 2% |
| 1998 | 4 | 2% |
| 1997 | 6 | 2% |
| 1995 | 5 | 2% |
| 1994 | 2 | 1% |
| 1992 | 2 | 3% |
| 1991 | 2 | 3% |
| 1990 | 2 | 3% |
| 1989 | 2 | 3% |
| 1987 | 1 | 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