1998 Jeep Cherokee engine problems

Filed Feb 23, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 jeep cherokee. The contact stated that there was a loud noise coming from the front area of the vehicle and the suspension was unstable, the check engine, multiple gauges, and various warning indicators illuminated randomly. The dealer was notified of the failures and the contact was waiting for a response to determine if they could inspect and diagnose the failures. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Apr 13, 2015 · Engine · 13,000 miles · AL

My jeep is losing speed and stalling .I have already replaced senors as well spark plugs wires and rotor cap button etc it is stillstalling out.

Filed Feb 18, 2015 · Engine · 300,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 jeep cherokee. While driving approximately 10 MPH, there was a sudden decrease in engine rpms and all of the gauges registered at zero. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 300,000. Updated 4/13/15*cn the bcm was replaced. However, the problem continued. Updated 04/21/15

Filed Sep 5, 2014 · Engine · 146,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 jeep cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle shut off and restarted independently as the engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was repaired. The repairs were unknown but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 146,000.

Filed Apr 19, 2012 · Body, Engine · 156,000 miles · TN

I just found out I have a cracked manifold, my driver side door has broken put a new part in it and now that is broken,I have also had to put a new transmission in it with only 148,000.00 miles. In 2006 I had to fix the gas tank because it was broken too. Is this not a recall problem????? Any of these, I have had the jeep since 2000 and I bought it when it had 20,000 miles on it. Please help because this is 2012 and I only have 156,000 miles on it now. Thank you.

Filed Oct 20, 2009 · Engine · 94,000 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 jeep cherokee. While driving approximately 30 MPH on normal road conditions; the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle failed to restart after several attempts and was towed to an independent mechanic. The mechanic recommended that the vehicle be towed to an authorized dealer. An authorized technician stated that the failure was contributed to the coil wire and the PCM module which were previously replaced. The vehicle was also towed to an authorized dealer for the identical failure on a separate occasion. The vehicle is being diagnosed for the failure. The contact had concerns of the safety risk involved. The failure and current mileages were 94,000.

Filed Aug 20, 2008 · Engine · 100,000 miles · NY

My 1998 jeep cherokee 4.0 liter 6 cylinder engine experiences sudden oil pressure drops. This happens when the car warms up. I've had the vehicle checked and the oil pressure sender unit replaced as a precaution. My mechanics are unable to find anything wrong with the vehicle. Looking to the internet for help, I've found hundreds of people with the same problem. Loss of oil pressure at high speeds could result in engine failure causing a fire or accident.

Filed Jun 20, 2007 · Engine · 70,000 miles · MA

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 jeep cherokee. When the brake is applied and the vehicle is in idle, the vehicle would jerk and the RPM's increased. The vehicle would also backfire. The vehicle felt as if it would lose power, but remained running. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in recall # 98v023000 (service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum). The current mileage is 101,000 and failure mileage was 70,000.

Filed Oct 16, 2006 · Engine, Transmission · 121,000 miles · PA

Dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle was idling, a rattling sound was heard coming from the catalytic converter in 04/06. The vehicle was taken to the service dealer who replaced the catalytic converter in 05/06. A recall letter from the manufacturer was received on 09/09/06, which pertained to the power train: control module (TCM, PCM) and inspection of the catalytic converter. On 09/11/06, the manufacturer was contacted regarding reimbursement for the repairs made prior to the recall. The manufacturer determined that the recall was not a manufacturer's defect, and the reimbursement claim was denied. Updated 10/31/2006 -

Filed Aug 27, 2003 · Engine · 64,099 miles · PA

Manufacturing defect in exhaust manifolds installed in the late 90's to 4.0 liter engines on jeep products.*mr *cb the consumers second vehicle a jeep wrangler had the same exhaust manifold problem.