Power Train Related Problems of the 1998 Jeep Cherokee

Table 1 shows 23 common power train related problems of the 1998 Jeep Cherokee. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (17 problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic transmission park/neutral start switch (13 problems).


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 1998 Jeep Cherokee

The Automatic Transmission problem

I just found out I have a cracked manifold, my driver side door has broken put a new part in it and now that is broken,I have also had to put a new transmission in it with only 148,000. 00 miles. In 2006 I had to fix the gas tank because it was broken too.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Park/neutral Start Switch problem

Vehicle was running and parking brake was on, vehicle rolled backward. Dealership was aware of problem. The vehicle jumped out of gear and crashed into the mail boxes. Damage was done to the drivers side door. The second incident was similar to the first.   Read details...

The Power Train problem

The contact owns a 1998 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, there was a sudden acceleration and the brake pedal failed to respond as a result the contact crashed into a tree. A police report was filed and the contact sustained no injuries.   Read details...


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