general problems of the 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee - part 1

50 problems related to other fuel system have been reported for the 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Other Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 06/17/2018

Vehicle will stall out without warning while moving at any speed. Pulling over and restarting the car fixes the issue temporarily. This has been a problem for several years. No error codes are being generated . Replaced O2 sensors and this remains an issue. Looking online, many people have had this same issue.

2 Other Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 10/15/2016

Bought this vehicle for transportation to work and have not been able to drive it due to safety issues as the timing belt has apparent issues that make the main computer read it wrong from what I am understanding. The vehicle wants to shut off at a red light or stop sign, then kicks back into gear. It seems to drive better on a main stretch, yet faulters at slowing to a stop. It is at the manufactor now and has recalls, yet this was not on the list of repairs. However, I beleave it is an issue that should be addressed without me having to pay a service bill for the amount they are wanting to charge me for repairs. I feel this is a manufactor defect that should be fixed. They mentioned the timing belt and crank shaft. Im no mechanic, however, these issues could cause me to loose control of this vehicle and should be corrected. I feel it is tge manufactors obligation to safety to help me to have the issues corrected. I had to have someone else drive it to the shop for me with me as passenger. Very scary ride.

3 Other Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 11/30/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline , structure) however, the dealer refused to reconnect the orginal cable to the new designed tow hitch. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Js.

4 Other Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 10/02/2015

Monroe Dodge Chrysler monroe michigan refused to perform related recall repair on my vehicle last year, said it was too rusty and would do nothing. I called same dealer last week and spoke with female service mananger 9(gloria?) at 734 242 6370 who advised she is unaware of any consent agreement. My info indicates on 7/26/2015 enforcement action document requires the vehicle be actually rated as to the amount of rust, and in most situations the hitch can be installed after proper welding, rust removal, etc. Is done. Please contaact me , preferably by phone and in writing, about what can be done. The dealer will not acknowledge any further actions they will take, nor acknowledges the 7/26/2015 enforcement action.

5 Other Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 07/30/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline , structure). The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the vehicle could not be repaired because the condition of the vehicle did not support proper installation due to corrosion around the attachment area. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 186,128. Oo.

6 Other Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 04/15/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline , structure) however, the part needed to perform the was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Js.

7 Other Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 03/11/2015

The contact owns a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure); however, the dealer refused to repair the vehicle under the recall because the rear mounting bolts were rusted. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

8 Other Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 01/15/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee . The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline , structure) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Oo.

9 Other Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 01/10/2015

The contact owns a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While driving 10 mph, the contact was notified by a passerby that the vehicle was leaking fuel. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The contact later received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown.

10 Other Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 12/23/2014

Tl-the contact owns a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure) however, the part needed for the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Djr.

11 Other Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 12/11/2014

On a trip from northern virginia I was south bound on hwy 15 when I began to smell smoke and applied my brakes. The pedal went to the floor as smoke rolled out from under the car. I tried to down shift into low as my car was in flames and smoke engulfed the hood. I entered the on ramp for hwy 460 bypass east bound when my transmission caught a lower gear, my car was still moving when I shifted into neutral and jammed the car into park and exited my Jeep. After I ran (approx. 50 yards) I looked back ans noticed there were droplets of flames coming from underneath the rear and the car blew up sending flames up 25 to 30 feet up into the air. The 911 dispatcher advised me to get away as the fire and safety people arrived on the scene. Earlier that day when filling up my car I noticed a strong smell of gasoline but since I was in a sheetz station I shrugged it off. I had my trailer hitch on the car and removed it at the salvage yard. I contacted service at the local Jeep dealer but they said they had not heard of any recalls. Today I received the NHTSA recall notice stating the obvious. Although quick thinking and some devine intervention spared me. . . . . . . . . Some lady with her kids in passenger seats might not be as fortunate. Finally, I appreciate your effort I called the number you provided and donetta assisted me in providing me with 800 853-1403. I called 5 times with nothing but a recording after waiting 45 minutes . Please tell Chrysler I want another Jeep 98 with a good hitch or I will be meeting them in court. William johnstone 2298 tuggle rd farmville, va. 23901 343 392-5440.

12 Other Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2014

The contact owns 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the delay. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had not experienced the failure.

13 Other Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 09/16/2014

Tl-the contact owns a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure). However, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Ne.

14 Other Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 09/15/2014

Tl-the contact owns a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of recall NHTSA campaign number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure). The dealer was contacted and stated that the parts were unavailable to remedy the vehicle. The contact had not experience a failure. Pam.

15 Other Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 09/02/2014

The contact owns a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline and structure) and stated that the parts were not available. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the parts would become available. The manufacturer was also contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the contact¿s vehicle would receive the recall repairs. The contact did not experience a failure.

16 Other Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 09/02/2014

Tl-the contact owns a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received a NHTSA campaign number 13v252000(fuel system, gasoline , structure). The part that is needed to remedy the recall was unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experience failure. Lb.

17 Other Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 05/19/2014

Tl- the contact owns a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that he attempted to have his vehicle repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline , structure) but was informed that the parts were not available. The contact felt that since the failure was reported in June of 2013, there should be a remedy available before may of 2014. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable time for repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Dr.

18 Other Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 05/01/2014

The contact owns a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that he attempted to have his vehicle repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline , structure) but was informed that the parts were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable time for repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available.

19 Other Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 03/24/2014

The contact owns a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that he attempted to have the vehicle repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline , structure) but was informed that the parts were not available. The contact felt that since the failure was reported in June of 2013, there should have been a remedy available before March of 2014. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable time for repair. The contact had not experienced a failure.

20 Other Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 02/11/2014

The contact owns a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign recall number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline , structure) had surpassed the reasonable amount of time for repair. The dealer stated the parts were not available. The manufacturer was not contacted about the issue. There were no failures at this time.

21 Other Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 02/10/2014

The contact owns a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification related to NHTSA campaign id number 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure). The contact stated that repairs were not taken care of in a reasonable amount of time. The dealer indicated that the parts were not available. Contact had not experience a failure. The manufacturer was not contacted.

22 Other Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 02/05/2014

Tl ¿ the contact owns a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that he attempted to have the vehicle repaired for under NHTSA campaign number:13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure). The contact stated that he was made aware that parts were not available as a result repairs were unable to be performed for the recall. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact had not experienced the failure. Ml.

23 Other Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 02/05/2014

The contact owns a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that he attempted to have the vehicle repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline , structure) but was informed that the parts were not available. The contact felt that since the failure was reported in June of 2013, there should have been a remedy available before February of 2014. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable time for repair. The contact had not experienced a failure.

24 Other Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 01/24/2014

The contact owns a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that she attempted to have the vehicle repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline , structure) but was informed that the parts were not available. The contact felt that since the failure was reported in June of 2013, there should be a remedy available before January of 2014. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable time for repair. The contact had not experienced a failure.

25 Other Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 01/20/2014

How long does it take to get factory recalls corrected? I was notified from Chrysler regarding the 2 Jeeps I own. I took the '98 Jeep to firkins Jeep (2700 1st st. Bradenton,FL) twice for them to inspect the Jeep. Both times I had to take off work. (customer #116959) 1/20/14. They told me that they had to wait for the parts from the manufacturer. It's now June!! n45 recall and b02 recall.

26 Other Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 01/15/2014

The contact owns a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received a notification for recall NHTSA campaign number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure). However, the part needed was unavailable to perform the repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

27 Other Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 01/06/2014

The contact owns a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline , structure) and stated that the parts were not available. The dealer did not give a specific date when the parts would become available. The manufacturer was also contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure.

28 Other Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 01/06/2014

The contact owns a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received the recall notification related to NHTSA campaign id number 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure). The dealer could not repair the vehicle for eight months because the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure.

29 Other Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 12/27/2013

The contact owns a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline , structure) had surpassed a reasonable amount of time for repair. The dealer and manufacture stated the part was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure.

30 Other Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 12/18/2013

The contact owns a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline , structure) had surpassed a reasonable amount of time for repair. The dealer stated the part was not available and declined to provide an estimated time when the part would become available. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had not experienced the failure described in the recall.

31 Other Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 12/15/2013

The contact owns a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure) and stated that the parts were not available for an extended period of time. The dealer did not provide a specific date when the parts would become available. The manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repairs. The VIN was not available. The contact was not experiencing a failure.

32 Other Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 11/14/2013

The contact owns a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that she received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline , structure) and attempted to have the vehicle repaired but the parts were unavailable. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was unavailable.

33 Other Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2013

The contact owns a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated NHTSA campaign number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline , structure) had surpassed the reasonable amount of time for repair. The dealer stated the part was not available for repair. The contact had not experienced the failure described in the recall.

34 Other Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 10/15/2013

The contact owns a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline and structure) but was advised by the dealer that the part needed to complete the repair was not available. The contact received the notice months ago. The manufacturer was also contacted and could not provide a reasonable timeframe for when the vehicle would receive the recall repairs. The contact had not experienced a failure.

35 Other Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 09/11/2013

Tl- the contact owns a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated NHTSA campaign number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline , structure) had surpassed the reasonable amount of time for repair. The dealer stated the part was not available for at least several months. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had not experienced the failure described in the recall. Az.


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