1998 Jeep Cherokee engine problems

35 complaints about engine have been filed for the 1998 Jeep Cherokee, which is 6% of all its NHTSA complaints.

Complaints: 35 6% of this year's complaints
Typical mileage: 103,000 miles 12 complaints with mileage
Crashes and fires: 0 and 1
Injuries and deaths: 0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

When engine problems show up

Based on 12 complaints that include mileage. 8% were reported before 60,000 miles. The amber marker shows the median: half of these complaints happened before that mileage.

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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	2
100k to 120k miles	3
120k to 140k miles	1
140k to 160k miles	2
160k to 180k miles	0
180k to 200k miles	0
200k+ miles	1

What the data shows

Of the 12 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 103,000 miles, and 8% were reported before 60,000 miles.

These complaints mention 1 fire.

What owners wrote

While in the house for ten minutes the jeep caught on fire. The fire department stated that the fire was associated with the engine. The heat was sort of intense which melted the paint to the hood, making it difficult to open the hood by the mechanic.

Reported at 80,000 miles, July 2003 Fire

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.

Reported at 106,000 miles, August 2003

Engine problems in other years

Engine problems across all Jeep models