1998 Jeep Wrangler visibility problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility on the 1998 Jeep Wrangler — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Front windshield wipers only work in high mode when cold. When warm, all modes work. Recently during a snow storm the wipers stopped working entirely. When vehicle is first started, the wipers will work until vehicle is warmed up and then stop again. *tr”
filed Feb 5, 2009
“Many problems with this vehicle. Water pump leaked - fixed under warranty, gas tank seal leaked - fixed under warranty, seats ripped - fixed under warranty, suction cup marks on window - fixed under warranty, front stabilizer shock leaked - fixed under warranty, rear window seal leaked - repaired…”
filed Sep 26, 2007
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Visibility problems in other Wrangler years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Wrangler | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 Wrangler | 3 | 1% |
| 2022 Wrangler | 1 | 0% |
| 2021 Wrangler | 4 | 0% |
| 2019 Wrangler | 1 | 0% |
| 2018 Wrangler | 2 | 0% |
| 2016 Wrangler | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 Wrangler | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 Wrangler | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 Wrangler | 7 | 1% |
| 2012 Wrangler | 11 | 1% |
| 2010 Wrangler | 5 | 1% |
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.