1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee fuel system problems
Owners reported fuel system problems in 173 complaints for the 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 13% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 173 13% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 105,000 miles 36 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 8 and 6
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 5
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When fuel system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 6 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 7 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 3 |
| 200k+ miles | 3 |
What the data shows
Of the 36 fuel system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 105,000 miles, and 25% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 8 crashes, 6 fires, 1 injury, 5 deaths.
What owners wrote
S10 direct reply-letter to the white house from constituent requesting help to save families otherwise destined to burn to death in a jeep because of an accident. *tgw the consumer wrote in concerning a 1998 jeep grand cherokee that was hit from behind in stopped traffic and burst into flames, before the two occupants were able to escape. The 1993-2004 jeep grand cherokee has a plastic tank located behind the rear axle.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that he attempted to have the vehicle repaired under NHTSA campaign number:13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure) but was made aware that parts were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact had not experienced the failure.
Other problems reported for the 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- Transmission 383 complaints
- Brakes 188 complaints
- Engine 84 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 79 complaints
- Body & structure 69 complaints
- Electrical system 63 complaints
- Steering 41 complaints
- Cruise control 39 complaints