1998 JEEP WRANGLER Power Train Problems
6 NHTSA complaints on file
Power Train Issues in the 1998 JEEP WRANGLER
6 power train complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 JEEP WRANGLER. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Power Train Complaints
REAR DRIVE SHAFT SHEARED IN TWO AT A WELD JOINT LOCATED BETWEEN THE SHAFT MAIN TUBE BODY AND UNIVERSAL JOINT PART. THE FAILURE APPEARS TO BE ASSOCIATED WITH AN IMPROPER WELD SEAM (WELD ON APPARENTLY A THIRD OF THE CIRCUMFERENCE OF THE SHAFT TUBE APPEARS NOT TO HAVE BEEN COMPLETED). I DON'T KNOW IF THE WELDING PROCESS WAS DONE MANUALLY OR BY MACHINE AND IF BY MACHINE HOW MANY OTHER SHAFTS ARE SIMILARLY AFFECTED. I WILL MAIL A MORE COMPLETE COPY OF A WRITE-UP OF THE INCIDENT AS WELL AS PHOTOGRAPHS (I SENT CHRYSLER. I CONTACTED CHRYSLER AND THEY HAVE NOT FOLLOWED UP ON THE INCIDENT (OTHER THAN A VOICE MAIL ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF A LETTER FROM ME AND THEY WOULD LOOK INTO THE MATTER. THAT HAS BEEN CLOSE TO 5 MONTHS OF NO RESPONSE.
#755547
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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!!*AK
#858662
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AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON, INDICTATING A DEFECT IN THE AIR BAG SYSTEM. ALSO SPEEDOMETER FAILED. . DEALER HAS NOT FIXED THE DEFECTS. *AK THE TACHOMETER FAILS WHEN THE SPEDOMETER STARTS TO WORK. *YH
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EXPERIENCING SPEEDOMETER FAILURE. *YC
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WHEN AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATES THE SPEEDOMETER FAILS ALSO, REPAIRS ON THREE OCCASIONS.
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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. *AK
Other 1998 JEEP WRANGLER Problem Areas
Air Bags
28 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
23 complaints
Electrical System
21 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
19 complaints
Suspension
16 complaints
Unknown Or Other
16 complaints
Structurebody
15 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
13 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
12 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
9 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
8 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
6 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
6 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
6 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
6 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
6 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
6 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
5 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
5 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
5 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
5 complaints
Steering
5 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
5 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
4 complaints
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
4 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
4 complaints
Structure
4 complaints
Suspensionfront
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
3 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
3 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
3 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
3 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
3 complaints
Structureframe And Members
3 complaints
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
2 complaints
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
2 complaints
Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assemblyfillingcharging
2 complaints
Parking Brakeconventional
2 complaints
Seat Belts
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
2 complaints
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
1 complaint
Electrical Systemhorn
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Equipment Adaptivemobility
1 complaint
Exterior Lighting
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
1 complaint
Interior Lighting
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
1 complaint
Parking Brake
1 complaint
Parking Brakeconventionalmechanical
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assembly
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmissionfloor Shift Assembly
1 complaint
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
1 complaint
Seat Beltsrearother
1 complaint
Service Brakes
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
1 complaint
Steeringlinkages
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
1 complaint
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
1 complaint
Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontspringsleaf Spring Assemblyu Bolt Leaf Spring To Axle
1 complaint
Tirestreadbelt
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
1 complaint
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
1 complaint