CarRecallWatchThe 1998 Jeep Wrangler has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 265 complaints with NHTSA, including 23 crashes, 9 fires, 16 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (60 reports).
1998 Jeep Wrangler recalls
Most common 1998 Jeep Wrangler problems
Problem areas named in the 265 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 60 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 58 |
| Air Bags | 46 |
| Power Train | 35 |
| Suspension | 27 |
| Structure | 25 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 22 |
| Seat Belts | 17 |
| Steering | 16 |
| Visibility | 16 |
What owners report
Frame started showing signs of rusted out frame in 2003 when the transmission skid weld nuts in the bottom of the frame rusted out as well as the body side step weld nuts in the frame. In 2010, 3 or the 4 rear axle control arms broke free from the frame causing brake lines to fail while driving. I was able to use parking brake and downshifting manual transmission to get home. I was lucky that the rear axle didn't completely separate or the failed brake cause a serious accident. The TJ frames are poorly designed with no drainage causing them to rust from the inside out.
AIRBAG LIGHT COME ON AND SPEEDO AND TACH STOPS WORKING. VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT AND THIS IS OCCURING ON NUMEROUS JEEPS OF THIS YEAR. WHY HAS THERE NOT BEEN A RECALL? IF SOMETHING ISN'T DONE ABOUT THIS I WILL BE GETTING A LOT OF JEEP OWNERS TOGETHER AND FILING A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT!! IT IS A SERIOUS SAFETY PROBLEM. I JUST PURCHASED THE VEHICLE AND AFTER RESEARCHING THIS ITS HAPPENING TO THE MAJORITY ON THIS YEARS WRANGLERS
JEEP WRANGLER FRAMES RUST FROM INSIDE OUT DUE TO MOISTURE GETTING IN THROUGH UPPER PART OF FRAMES WHERE THEIR ARE HOLES AND SETTLING TO LOWER PART OF FRAME WHERE THEIR ARE NO DRAIN HOLES. THEIR MAY HAVE NOT BEEN AN ISSUE IF JEEP HAD JUST PUT IN DRAIN HOLES IN LOWER PART OF FRAME. IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM IN 1997 THROUGH 2006 JEEP WRANGLERS. I HAVE THIS ISSUE.
JEEP TJ FRAME SEPARATED AT THE TORSION BAR ON PASSENGER REAR WHEEL MAKING VEHICLE UNSTABLE AND UN- USABLE.
MY FRAME IS ROTTING OUT FAST AND FURIOUS, I'VE ALREADY HAD TO REPLACE SECTIONS, THE UPPER AND LOWER CONTROLS ARMS HAVE RIPPED OFF, THE BODY FELL THREW THE MOUNTS, PAID TO HAVE THAT FIXED
1998 Jeep Wrangler questions
Does the 1998 Jeep Wrangler have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1998 Jeep Wrangler: Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage; 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 Wrangler?
Based on 265 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (60), Engine And Engine Cooling (58), Air Bags (46).
How do I check if a recall on my 1998 Jeep Wrangler 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.