1998 Jeep Cherokee structure problems
27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 1998 Jeep Cherokee — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1998 jeep cherokee. The contact stated that the fuel tank was exposed due to the trailer hitch being removed and could not be replaced due to excessive rust on the frame. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was…”
filed Oct 19, 2015
“Tl* the contact owns a 1998 jeep cherokee. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…”
filed Oct 8, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
3100519 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
3100319 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
31-006-19 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019
Structure problems in other Cherokee years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Cherokee | 3 | 1% |
| 2019 Cherokee | 20 | 1% |
| 2018 Cherokee | 4 | 1% |
| 2017 Cherokee | 10 | 1% |
| 2016 Cherokee | 33 | 2% |
| 2015 Cherokee | 84 | 5% |
| 2014 Cherokee | 110 | 4% |
| 2001 Cherokee | 9 | 4% |
| 2000 Cherokee | 7 | 2% |
| 1999 Cherokee | 7 | 2% |
| 1997 Cherokee | 7 | 2% |
| 1996 Cherokee | 47 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Jeep Cherokee
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.