1998 Jeep Wrangler structure problems
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 1998 Jeep Wrangler — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Jeep wrangler frames rust from inside out due to moisture getting in through upper part of frames where their are holes and settling to lower part of frame where their are no drain holes. Their may have not been an issue if jeep had just put in drain holes in lower part of frame. It is a common…”
filed Aug 10, 2020
“I have a 1998 jeep wrangler. I've owned my jeep for 15 years. It has been garage kept. We were changing the shocks a few weeks ago and noticed severe rust damage. The frame is rusting from the inside out. It's severe. Years before I was traveling down a 2 land rd and had to press my brakes harder…”
filed Jan 5, 2019
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 Wrangler years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Wrangler | 1 | 2% |
| 2024 Wrangler | 1 | 0% |
| 2023 Wrangler | 7 | 2% |
| 2022 Wrangler | 4 | 1% |
| 2021 Wrangler | 15 | 2% |
| 2020 Wrangler | 16 | 3% |
| 2019 Wrangler | 22 | 3% |
| 2018 Wrangler | 96 | 5% |
| 2017 Wrangler | 19 | 6% |
| 2016 Wrangler | 18 | 4% |
| 2015 Wrangler | 22 | 5% |
| 2014 Wrangler | 20 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Jeep Wrangler
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.