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1998 Jeep Cherokee

Owners have filed 553 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Jeep Cherokee. Brakes is the most reported problem area, at 18% of complaints. Next are fuel system (12%) and air bags (9%).

At a glance

Complaints
553 filed with NHTSA
Most reported
Brakes 18% of complaints
Recalls
5
Fuel economy
16 to 20 MPG combined

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls and 5-Star ratings; U.S. EPA

Problems owners report

Owners have filed 553 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Jeep Cherokee. Brakes is the most reported problem area, at 18% of complaints. Next are fuel system (12%) and air bags (9%).

Mileage, severity and owner comments for the 1998 Jeep Cherokee

Recalls

The 1998 Jeep Cherokee is affected by 5 safety recall campaigns in NHTSA's records.

All 5 recall campaigns for the 1998 Jeep Cherokee

Fuel economy

The EPA lists 7 versions of the 1998 Jeep Cherokee. Combined fuel economy ranges from 16 to 20 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 18 city / 23 highway.

Every version and its yearly fuel cost

Other model years of the Cherokee