1998 JEEP WRANGLER Steering Problems
5 NHTSA complaints on file
Steering Issues in the 1998 JEEP WRANGLER
5 steering complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 JEEP WRANGLER. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 4 resulted in injury.
5
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
4
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Steering Complaints
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 NOT DON'T WANT TO DRIVE ANYWHERE THAT REQUIRES ME TO USE FREEWAYS. *TR
JEEP DEATH WOBBLE. SCARY! *TR
I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH MY JEEP WRANGLER 1998. THIS IS A PARTIAL LIST I SENT TO CHRYSLER: I BOUGHT MY JEEP WITH JUST 3600 MILES ON IT FROM A DEALER IN 1999. FROM DAY ONE I STARTED EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS. MANY OF THEM I RETURNED TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT. SOME THEY WERE ABLE TO FIX, OTHERS, AFTER MANY RETURN TRIPS, THEY WERE 'UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM'. 1. GAUGES WOULD STOP WORKING WHILE DRIVING - I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE IN 5 TIMES BEFORE THEY WERE ABLE TO DUPLICATE AND FINALLY FIX THE PROBLEM. 2. THIS WAS ALSO TRUE OF THE BLINKERS THAT NOT ALWAYS WORKED - OR WORKED ALL AT THE SAME TIME. 3. MY HAZARDS STILL DO NOT WORK EVERY TIME. 4. THE AIR CONDITIONER GOES OUT WHEN DRIVING,VERY UNCOMFORTABLE WHEN IT IS HOT AND RAINING. 5. THE SOUND BAR HAS NEVER WORKED PROPERLY - FIRST IT WOULD...
WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKE, VEHICLE WILL LOSE CONTROL DUE TO A FAULTY SWAY BAR HOLDER OR THE TIE ROD. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. PH
WHILE DRIVING ON RT 84 IN NEW YORK STATE STEERING WENT OUT CAUSEING THE JEEP TO BE THROWN ACROSS THREE LANES OF THE INTERSTATE.THE JEEP THEN ROLLED OVER DOWN THE MEDIUM STRIP. DRIVER WAS EJECTED FROM JEEP THE OTHER THREE PASSENGERS REMIANED IN JEEP SUSTIANING BRUISES. AIRGAGS NEVER DEPLOYED WHILE JEEP WAS ROLLING OVER.
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
Power Train
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
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