1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee structure problems

68 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee — 7% of all complaints for this model year.

Structure complaints

share of all complaints

140,000 mi

median reported incident mileage

3 / 2

crash / fire reports

What owners report

“Takata recall. Since owning my 1998 jeep grand cherokee 4.0, I've replaced nearly every single part on it. The transmission needs to be recalled on this vehicle before someone gets killed just trying to drive it. The transmission will be fine 1 minute, the next it is putting itself in neutral or…”
filed May 4, 2018
“Tl* the contact owns a 1998 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure). The contact was not able to complete the process for chrysler's buy back program due to the manufacturer's refusal. The manufacturer exceeded a…”
filed Apr 25, 2017

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
3100519 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019
Use 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.
3100319 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
31-005-19 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
31-006-19 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019