general problems of the 1998 Jeep Wrangler

Five problems related to power train have been reported for the 1998 Jeep Wrangler. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 06/29/1999

Airbag light comes on, indictating a defect in the air bag system. Also speedometer failed. . Dealer has not fixed the defects. The tachometer fails when the spedometer starts to work.

2 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 01/01/1999

When air bag light illuminates the speedometer fails also, repairs on three occasions.

3 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 06/01/1998

Gauges drop off intermittently (sometimes when hit a bump, other times on it's own). Tach and speedometer drop to zero, airbag light comes on. Tapping on panel, lights will go off, then come back on. Very sporadic when it happens--every day for a week or two, then nothing for a couple of days, then for 3 days, etc. , etc. Also lose mileage indicator (how many miles were really on it when I purchased it new?!?!?!) seen so many compliants now from consumers, would like a recall!!! will my airbag work? don't want to kill anyone to find out!!.

4 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 03/01/1998

Electrical problems caused the airbag light to come on. Also,problems with speedometer, and antenna which was caused by a cpv that burnt out. Please provide further details.

5 Power Train problem

Experiencing speedometer failure.




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