1998 Jeep Cherokee seats problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seats on the 1998 Jeep Cherokee — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“A drivers seat frame weld has failed, causing the seat to become unstable. This problem is well documented on this make and model of vehicle. *tr”
filed Feb 26, 2014
“I noticed my seat leaning to the side. Looking under the seat, I saw where the metal rails on the bottom of the seat, where it attached to the floor mount, to have completely broken away from the bolts. I now have a rocking drivers chair. It is difficult to drive laying on your back. *tr”
filed Mar 28, 2013
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Seats problems in other Cherokee years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Cherokee | 1 | 2% |
| 2020 Cherokee | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 Cherokee | 3 | 0% |
| 2018 Cherokee | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 Cherokee | 5 | 0% |
| 2015 Cherokee | 8 | 0% |
| 2014 Cherokee | 5 | 0% |
| 2001 Cherokee | 18 | 8% |
| 2000 Cherokee | 22 | 6% |
| 1999 Cherokee | 15 | 4% |
| 1997 Cherokee | 1 | 0% |
| 1996 Cherokee | 15 | 3% |
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.