Takata recall. Since owning my 1998 jeep grand cherokee 4.0, I've replaced nearly every single part on it. The transmission needs to be recalled on this vehicle before someone gets killed just trying to drive it. The transmission will be fine 1 minute, the next it is putting itself in neutral or drive and I've nearly died on several occasions. Now, the jeep is coding more codes than ever. Also, as of few days ago, I have no reverse in it. I nearly hit another car trying to back out of a space at the hospital when reverse decided to no longer work. I can't afford to keep fixing these issues and I shouldn't have to. Please look into this because I'm sure I'm not the only person that's had problems with the transmission in 1998 jeep grand cherokee models. Also, my back passenger doors have decided they won't open from outside of the vehicle. You can only open them from inside. What if something happened and I was trapped, nobody could get in through the passenger back 2 doors because they won't open. As far as transmission, maybe I'll live through another incident with transmission changing gears on it's own, but maybe I won't either. Thank you.
1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee body problems
68 complaints (7% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 140,000. 3 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 68
- of this car's complaints
- 7%
- typical mileage
- 140,000
- crashes
- 3
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Body23
- Body: door5
- Body: door: hinge and attachments3
- Body: bumpers3
- Body: hood2
- Body: tailgate: hinge and attachments1
- Body: roof and pillars1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Jeep Grand Cherokee body problems in other years
Related recalls
Structure
- What is wrong
- Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 1993-1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2002-2007 Jeep Liberty vehicles. The fuel tanks in these vehicles are at risk of failure and leakage in certain rear impacts.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Owners may take their vehicles to dealers and the dealers will perform a free inspection of the rear structure. On vehicles in the recall that are not equipped with a tow hitch, Chrysler will install a Chrysler designed tow hitch free of charge, provided the condition of the vehicle can support proper installation. On vehicles in the recall that are equipped with an aftermarket tow hitch, Chrysler will assess whether the hitch and surrounding areas show evidence of sharp edges or other puncture risks. If so, Chrysler will replace the tow hitch with a Chrysler designed tow hitch free of charge, provided the condition of the vehicle can support proper installation. On vehicles already equipped with a Chrysler designed tow hitch, Chrysler will inspect the area around the tow hitch installation, and if any installation issues are identified, they will be repaired free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1‑800‑247‑9753. Chrysler's recall campaign numbers are N45 (for the Grand Cherokee vehicles) and N46 (for the Liberty vehicles).
Recall number 13V252000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Hood latch
There is no summary currently available
PE02045
What 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure). The contact was not able to complete the process for chrysler's buy back program due to the manufacturer's refusal. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact was notified that the manufacturer would not complete the buy back program due to the campaign's expiration. The contact was not provided a case number from the various representatives with which he spoke. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 jeep grand cherokee. While attempting to reverse the vehicle, the reverse lights failed to illuminate. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was previously repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v252000 (fuel system; gasoline, structure). The failure mileage was 185,000. Updated 07/13/16*lj the consumer stated the back up lights stopped working, after the recall was performed. Updated 07/20/16
Letter from consumer regarding a safety recall on two of his vehicles (1998 jeep grand cherokee and 1995 jeep grand cherokee) ; response expected. *smd the consumer discovered corrosion on the left frame rail, but not the right. The consumer was quoted a price of $3,00 to replace the left frame rail.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced under the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline , structure) however, the dealer refused to reconnect the original cable to the new designed tow hitch. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Monroe dodge chrysler monroe michigan refused to perform related recall repair on my vehicle last year, said it was too rusty and would do nothing. I called same dealer last week and spoke with female service mananger 9(gloria?) at 734 242 6370 who advised she is unaware of any consent agreement. My info indicates on 7/26/2015 enforcement action document requires the vehicle be actually rated as to the amount of rust, and in most situations the hitch can be installed after proper welding, rust removal, etc. Is done. Please contaact me , preferably by phone and in writing, about what can be done. The dealer will not acknowledge any further actions they will take, nor acknowledges the 7/26/2015 enforcement action.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure); however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the vehicle could not be repaired because the condition of the vehicle would not support proper installation due to corrosion around the attachment area. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 186,128.
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure) however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the front driver side door popped open while the vehicle was in motion. The contact stated that the latch failed to close the door. The contact stated that it did not look like the latch was fractured, but it would not hold. In addition, the contact stated that the heat would only blow through the vents on the top of the dashboard and not the floor or other vents. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN and failure mileage were unavailable.
Questions about the 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee body
Does the 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee have body problems?
Owners have filed 68 complaints about the body of the 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 7% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee body problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 140,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee body?
Yes, 1 recall: 13V252000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Jeep Grand Cherokee have the most body problems?
The Jeep Grand Cherokee model years with the most body complaints are 2005 (405 complaints), 2006 (119 complaints) and 1996 (85 complaints).
Other 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems
Transmission 425Fuel system 166Brakes 161Engine 83Electrical 60Steering 40Acceleration 39Airbags 36Suspension 32Visibility 28Locks 18Lights 17Seat belts 17Tires 13Seats 9Wheels 6Driver assistance 3
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