Steering Related Problems of the 1998 Jeep Wrangler

Table 1 shows eight common steering related problems of the 1998 Jeep Wrangler. The number one most common problem is related to the steering (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the steering wheel (four problems).


Recently reported Steering problems of the 1998 Jeep Wrangler

The Steering problem

Death wobble, front end shakes violently at higher freeway speeds. Very fearful to drive on other than streets. Has happened several times the last 2 years. Purchased Jeep used 5 years ago but only started to have wobble last 2 years since im retired and don't drive long distances very often and   Read details...

The Steering Wheel problem

Ongoing problem with steering column making scraping noiss. Vehicle benn in / out of dealer shop on several occasions before they replaced steering column. Less then three months later, problem reoccurred.   Read details...

The Steering Gear Box problem

Vehicle makes noise when shifting from second to third gear and from third to fourth. The noise is most prevalent when first shifted and disappears as the speed increases. It sounds like vibrating tin. Another noise occurs when slowing down, a whirling sound like a whistle.   Read details...


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