1998 Jeep Cherokee problems by component
399 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1998 Jeep Cherokee, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 80 | 20% | — |
| Power Train → | 65 | 16% | — |
| Air Bags → | 52 | 13% | 130,124 mi |
| Electrical System → | 47 | 12% | 128,000 mi |
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 32 | 8% | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 30 | 8% | — |
| Structure → | 27 | 7% | — |
| Fuel System, Other → | 23 | 6% | — |
| Suspension → | 18 | 5% | — |
| Seat Belts → | 17 | 4% | — |
| Visibility → | 16 | 4% | — |
| Exterior Lighting → | 13 | 3% | — |
| Tires → | 13 | 3% | — |
| Seats → | 12 | 3% | — |
| Steering → | 12 | 3% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 11 | 3% | — |
| Equipment → | 10 | 3% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 7 | 2% | — |
| Parking Brake | 7 | 2% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 6 | 2% | — |
| Engine | 4 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 1% | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 1% | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 0% | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.