1998 Jeep Cherokee air bags problems
52 complaints about air bags have been filed for the 1998 Jeep Cherokee, which is 9% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 52 9% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 130,000 miles 10 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 15 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 7 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 10 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 130,000 miles, and 10% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 15 crashes, 7 injuries.
What owners wrote
To avoid accident my son swerved & did a 180 & came to a stop & was hit by a ford pickup head on. Jeep was totaled. Niether of the front air bags deployed.
Instrument panel does not work properly like the speedometer. Also, gasoline/oil pressure gauge are not working, and air bag light is on. Dealer notified.
Other problems reported for the 1998 Jeep Cherokee
- Brakes 101 complaints
- Fuel system 64 complaints
- Transmission 49 complaints
- Electrical system 48 complaints
- Engine 35 complaints
- Body & structure 29 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 27 complaints
- Suspension 19 complaints