CarRecallWatchThe 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 1,028 complaints with NHTSA, including 172 crashes, 13 fires, 112 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (461 reports).
1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee recalls
Most common 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems
Problem areas named in the 1,028 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 461 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 178 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 100 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 73 |
| Structure | 69 |
| Electrical System | 63 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 42 |
| Steering | 41 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 39 |
| Air Bags | 36 |
What owners report
Car stalls sometimes at a light. Also stops when driving in traffic and everything goes dead. Then starts up again. Diagnostic check shows everything ok. Mechanic put different sensors in but did not solve problem. It did not stall when mechanic drove it. Has been happening off and on for a couple of months.
The contact owns a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the front tires started shaking violently to the right and left while the steering wheel followed the rapid jerking movements from right to left. The contact slowed the vehicle to 40 MPH and was able to proceed. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local independent mechanic who determined that burned lower track arm bearings on the steering arms left and right needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure still occurred intermittently. The vehicle was towed to a second independent mechanic but had not been diagnosed or repa
WITHIN THREE WEEKS OF INSTALLING A SET (4) OF THE HANKOOK OPTIMO 724 TIRES, I HAD EXPERIENCED A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE WHILE TRAVELING AT ~ 60 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE. I AM CERTAIN I AM EXPERIENCED NO HAZARD FOR IT WAS MY DRIVER'S SIDE REAR TIRE THAT FAILED. THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT TIRE WAS NOT DAMAGED. THE LEFT, REAR TIRE FAILURE ESSENTIALLY FELL APART, HAVING SEPARATED FROM THE OUTER/INNER WALLS. NO PLAUSIBLE REASON OTHER THAN EXTREMELY POOR QUALITY. HANKOOK REPRESENTATIVE COULD ONLY OFFER 50% CREDIT TOWARDS MY NEXT PURCHASE, BUT IT REQUIRED AN HANKOOK AUTHORIZED DEALER WHICH WAS INCONVENIENTLY LOCATED. I UTILIZED WALMART'S 100% GUARANTEE, RETURNED THEM, AND REPLACED THEM WITH GOODYEAR WRANGLE
I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY WITH MY 3 YEAR OLD GRANDCHILD IN THE BACK WHEN MY CAR STARTED SHAKING SO VIOLENTLY I THOUGHT WE WERE GOING TO DIE! IT LITERALLY FELT LIKE THE WHEELS AND THE STEERING WHEEL AS WELL WERE GOING TO ALL FALL OFF! I'VE NEVER BEEN MORE SCARED IN MY LIFE. IT WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO SLOW IT DOWN AND PULL OVER TO A BREAKDOWN LANE SO I COULD STOP . I WAS EVEN GOING UNDER THE SPEED LIMIT WHEN THIS HAPPENED
STALLING WHILE DRIVING HIGHWAY SPEEDS. NOTICED IT STALLS AFTER ENGINE WARMS UP. SOMETIMES IT STARTS BACK UP, BUT SOMETIMES IT HAS TO SIT A WHILE.
1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee questions
Does the 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee: Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly; Structure; Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Floor Shift; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Based on 1,028 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (461), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (178), Fuel System, Gasoline (100).
How do I check if a recall on my 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.