Table 1 shows 15 common electrical system related problems of the 1998 Jeep Cherokee. The number one most common problem is related to the dash wiring (17 problems). The second most common problem is related to the electrical system (ten problems).
I purchased a used 1998 Jeep Cherokee an the turn signals don't cut off after going around corners because the multifunction switch and clock spring are bad and the dealer said that I need to fix this because they have been known to short out and deploy the airbag while driving. Read details...
Jeep developed communication issues, dash displayed "no bus. " one morning I started the Jeep and went to shift to gear and the passenger air bag deployed. Took it up the road and back thinking I had a communication issue to diagnose, the drivers air bag deployed turning on my road. Read details...
The fog lamps stopped working. Warranty had expired. Contacted dealer they stated that there was no re-call on this. Six months later when they were replacing the rotors on re-call,I said something to the mechanic about the lights. He stated that they knew about the problem. Read details...