1998 Jeep Cherokee suspension problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1998 Jeep Cherokee — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1998 jeep cherokee. The contact stated that there was a loud noise coming from the front area of the vehicle and the suspension was unstable, the check engine, multiple gauges, and various warning indicators illuminated randomly. The dealer was notified of the failures and…”
filed Feb 23, 2017
“My name is [xxx]....bought a 1998 jeep cherokee limited approx. 2001 from a private owner...from northboro ma.....mint condition...only 11,000 mi. ....owner told me he bought it for his wife so she could plow their quarter mile long driveway.....he installed a small plow assembly on jeep....when…”
filed Sep 7, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Cherokee years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Cherokee | 2 | 4% |
| 2021 Cherokee | 5 | 3% |
| 2020 Cherokee | 7 | 3% |
| 2019 Cherokee | 11 | 1% |
| 2018 Cherokee | 8 | 1% |
| 2017 Cherokee | 15 | 1% |
| 2016 Cherokee | 21 | 1% |
| 2015 Cherokee | 38 | 2% |
| 2014 Cherokee | 63 | 2% |
| 2001 Cherokee | 22 | 10% |
| 2000 Cherokee | 33 | 9% |
| 1999 Cherokee | 22 | 6% |
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.