1998 Jeep Wrangler problems by component
265 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1998 Jeep Wrangler, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System → | 58 | 22% | 65,000 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 53 | 20% | 53,000 mi |
| Air Bags → | 46 | 17% | 55,500 mi |
| Power Train → | 33 | 12% | — |
| Suspension → | 26 | 10% | 100,000 mi |
| Structure → | 25 | 9% | 103,066 mi |
| Seat Belts → | 17 | 6% | — |
| Steering → | 16 | 6% | — |
| Visibility → | 16 | 6% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 14 | 5% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 14 | 5% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 11 | 4% | — |
| Equipment | 7 | 3% | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 6 | 2% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 2% | — |
| Parking Brake | 4 | 2% | — |
| Tires | 4 | 2% | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 1% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 1% | — |
| Seats | 2 | 1% | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 0% | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.