1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee electrical system problems
60 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Stalling while driving highway speeds. Noticed it stalls after engine warms up. Sometimes it starts back up, but sometimes it has to sit a while.”
filed Jun 19, 2018
“Vehicle will stall and lose power while driving. Can occur at slow and high speeds. Online forums have mentioned a possibility of faulty pcms.”
filed Sep 17, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not…
9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 22, 2020KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not…
9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 22, 2020Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery…
08-049-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 22, 2020
Electrical System problems in other Grand Cherokee years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Grand Cherokee | 27 | 42% |
| 2024 Grand Cherokee | 106 | 45% |
| 2023 Grand Cherokee | 176 | 47% |
| 2022 Grand Cherokee | 130 | 51% |
| 2021 Grand Cherokee | 113 | 28% |
| 2020 Grand Cherokee | 68 | 30% |
| 2019 Grand Cherokee | 82 | 23% |
| 2018 Grand Cherokee | 336 | 40% |
| 2017 Grand Cherokee | 87 | 24% |
| 2016 Grand Cherokee | 61 | 20% |
| 2015 Grand Cherokee | 135 | 10% |
| 2014 Grand Cherokee | 482 | 20% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Jeep Grand 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.