1998 Jeep Wrangler engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 49 complaints for the 1998 Jeep Wrangler, 12% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 49 12% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 56,000 miles 13 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 13 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 56,000 miles, and 69% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Clock spring in steering column shorted out also, engine controller, and horn failure.also air bag and cruise control lights came on.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 jeep wrangler. While driving approximately 15 MPH, the contact heard a loud rattling noise underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the catalytic converter was replaced. Recently, the contact discovered a voluntary recall issued by the manufacturer pertaining to the power train control module. The contact was displeased to know the VIN was not included in the recall and ineligible for reimbursement for the prior repair.
Other problems reported for the 1998 Jeep Wrangler
- Electrical system 60 complaints
- Air bags 46 complaints
- Exhaust system 34 complaints
- Brakes 27 complaints
- Suspension 27 complaints
- Body & structure 25 complaints
- Transmission 23 complaints
- Fuel system 21 complaints