general problems of the 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee

20 problems related to structure have been reported for the 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Structure problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2016

Letter from consumer regarding a safety recall on two of his vehicles (1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee) ; response expected. The consumer discovered corrosion on the left frame rail, but not the right. The consumer was quoted a price of $3,00 to replace the left frame rail.

2 Structure problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2014

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee received a notice to bring Jeep for installation of a bumper hitch to protect the gas tank in a low speed rear end collision. The dealer informed the consumer, they could not remove the nuts and bolts to install the hitch and he would need to pay someone to remove them.

3 Structure problem

Failure Date: 10/15/2014

The contact owns a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure). The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the recall repairs could not be performed until the rear bumper was replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 149,000.

4 Structure problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2014

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Consumer writes in regards to parts unavailable to complete recall. The consumer referenced recall # 13v252000.

5 Structure problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2014

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Consumer writes in regards to rear structure reinforcement recall notice. The consumer stated there has been no communication from the dealer, as to when she can get the repairs done on her vehicle, regarding recall # 13v252000.

6 Structure problem

Failure Date: 04/09/2014

The contact owns a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure). The dealer refused to repair the vehicle under the recall. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.

7 Structure problem

Failure Date: 12/02/2013

The contact owns a 1998 Jeep cherokee. The contact stated that he did not receive a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number 13v25000 ((fuel system gasoline, structure) but he was informed by the manufacturer his vehicle was included in the recall. The contact was informed that the parts were not available and no expected arrival date could be provided. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 1/6/cn.

8 Structure problem

Failure Date: 11/10/2013

My nephew died in a fire after he was impacted from the rear while avoiding debris/people in the highway. . Read more...

9 Structure 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.

10 Structure problem

Failure Date: 08/22/2013

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 made aware that parts were not available. The contact felt that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact had not experienced the failure.

11 Structure problem

Failure Date: 07/16/2013

The contact owns a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received the recall notification for NHTSA campaign id number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure) however, the part was not available to do the repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

12 Structure problem

Failure Date: 06/19/2013

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 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 contact had not experienced a failure.

13 Structure problem

Failure Date: 06/19/2013

The contact owns a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure). The contact was not able to complete the process for Chrysler's buy back program due to the manufacturer's refusal. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact was notified that the manufacturer would not complete the buy back program due to the campaign's expiration. The contact was not provided a case number from the various representatives with which he spoke. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

14 Structure problem

Failure Date: 03/04/2013

The contact own a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id number 13v252000(fuel system, gasoline, structure) however, the part needed to complete the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 04/21/lj updated 04/24/14.

15 Structure problem

Failure Date: 02/13/2013

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. The contact had not experienced the failure.

16 Structure problem

Failure Date: 01/10/2013

The contact owns a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated NHTSA campaign number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline , structure) had surpassed the reasonable time for repair. The manufacturer and dealer were contacted and stated the part was not available for repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 02/11/2014 updated 02/11/14.

17 Structure problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2002

While driving, heard constant noise. Took vehicle to dealer for service who stated that exhaust manifold needed to be replaced. The exhaust manifold cracks gradually and is noticeable when the vehicle is cold. Any air leak in the firewall allows exhaust fumes to enter the vehicle.

18 Structure problem

Failure Date: 07/22/1998

While making a low speed left turn the vehicle rolled over. Nlm.

19 Structure problem

Flipped Jeep and engine was immediately on fire and then gas tank blew up. Me and grandson escaped. Nlm.

20 Structure problem

Defective paint, coming off. Yh.


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