1998 Jeep Cherokee electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 48 complaints for the 1998 Jeep Cherokee, 9% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 48 9% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 128,000 miles 14 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 5 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 3 |
What the data shows
Of the 14 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 128,000 miles, and 14% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 fires.
What owners wrote
Had driven vehicle home and parked. Did not smell anything and had no warning. Got out of vehicle. Around 9:00 pm smelled smoke and checked vehicle. Noticed vehicle was in flames. Tried to put flames out after contacting fire department. Fire department put flames out, and gave a possible indication of an electrical short on driver's side, behind the headlights.
While driving at any speed most of the dashboard lights stop functioning. Also, air bag light comes on and stays on. After a few minutes everything will return to normal and work again. Dealer informed consumer that the wiring harness under dash needed to be replaced.
Other problems reported for the 1998 Jeep Cherokee
- Brakes 101 complaints
- Fuel system 64 complaints
- Air bags 52 complaints
- Transmission 49 complaints
- Engine 35 complaints
- Body & structure 29 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 27 complaints
- Suspension 19 complaints