1998 Jeep Cherokee fuel system, other problems
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, other on the 1998 Jeep Cherokee — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving fuel gage fluctuates leaving the consumer with no knowledge of how much gas is in the gas tank. Also, the electrical locking mechanism for the doors malfunctioned. Upon using the automatic lock button, it will not lock unless consumer gets out of the vehicle, and uses the key. Also…”
filed Aug 26, 2004
“Consumer states the fuel guage is reading incorrect. Consumer states gauge is reading there is gas when theres is none. Please provide any further information.*jb”
filed Jul 25, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel System, Other problems in other Cherokee years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Cherokee | 1 | 0% |
| 1999 Cherokee | 4 | 1% |
| 1997 Cherokee | 52 | 13% |
| 1996 Cherokee | 3 | 1% |
| 1995 Cherokee | 1 | 0% |
| 1994 Cherokee | 1 | 0% |
| 1993 Cherokee | 1 | 0% |
| 1990 Cherokee | 3 | 1% |
| 1988 Cherokee | 1 | 1% |
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.