Driveshaft problems of the 1998 Jeep Cherokee

Two problems related to driveshaft have been reported for the 1998 Jeep Cherokee. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Driveshaft problem

Failure Date: 01/15/1999

Vehicle has had an on going problem since the 4th day after I bought it, it has a vibration at 55-65 mph. The tires have been balanced countless times, the drive shaft has been replaced the transfercase has been lowered, the wheels have been replaced, the tires were replaced, the transfer case has been overhauled countless times in at dealer to repair and still has not been corrected. Additionally brakes pads and rotors were replaced for a pulsation, transfer case output seal was replaced for a leak, and little odds and ends. ( dot number: tire size: p225/75/15 ).

2 Driveshaft problem

Driveshaft out of balance, causing vehicle to make noise at 55-65 mph. Defect corrected as of 09/15/98. Also replaced two tires due to front end misalignment.




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