1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee equipment problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the equipment on the 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“After experiencing the first flat tire in 8 years, we needed to change the wheel and had to use the lug wrench provided with the vehicle for the first time. The wrench was applied and a great deal of force was needed to loosen the lug nuts. After completing the tire change we went to replace the…”
filed Sep 4, 2006
“Air conditioning - after 100,000 miles I had to replace my air conditioning system due to leaks. Now I am having problem with water leaking into my car. The replacement parts for the air conditioning are not properly made (in my opinion). There is no drain hose to the evaporator - just a lip - that…”
filed Jul 27, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
3100619 · 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.
31-003-19 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019
Equipment problems in other Grand Cherokee years
Grand Cherokee equipment problems by year →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.