When the consumer attempted to brake, the pedal went to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. *ak there was numerous repairs that the vehicle needed; the windshield wipers, gas cap(s), new keyless remote and the temperature gauge did not work. Recall# 02v053000. *sc the consumer discovered there was a recall regarding the power assist, the consumer was original told there would be no charge and then later was told the charge would be $400.00.
1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee: windshield wiper failure
5 of the 1,027 complaints about the 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee describe windshield wiper failure.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 0%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 4 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Windshield wiper failure by model year
What owners say
The fuel level sending unit in this 1998 jeep grand cherokee loredo is extremely unreliable and un-safe. There was a recall on this issue in the prior model year for this vehicle. If one was to contact jeep dealerships for replacement parts for the level sending unit , you in turn will receive the identical parts that were installed in the recalled 1997 model year. This would mean the 1997 card body, card body wiper, float arm retainer and the float arm assembly part numbers were reinstalled in the 1998 fuel moduals. Revision levels on these engineered parts are doughtfull. The problem with this vehicle is you can fill the tank in full position (23 gal -two clicks) start it up and it may read empty , it may read half full or it may read full at any given moment. Occasionaly when you shut the rear hatch door on this vehicle the vibration may case the fuel level unit to react inside the tank/module in a abnormal manner. I believe this is an unsafe and has caused this owner to run out of gas once on highway i95 in ny and once on a back road. Chrysler customer support has been contacted and documented the issue on this vehicle but to no avail. Please respond, thank you, [xxx]. *ak parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Dealership said these defects were not covered fuel sending unit sends wrong level of gas in tank, brakes failed pulsated full brake job was done , rear windsheild wiper doesn't work at times.
Rear windshield wiper.
Rear wiper does not perfrom properly.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Subject regarding outside rearview mirror glass replacement
- Subject regarding outside rearview mirror glass replacement
- Some vehicles may exhibit a condition where the sunshade fabric delaminates from the substrate along the...
- Sun roof may be inoperative/stuck partially opened due to a cable guide tube separating from guide tube...
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee wipers
Is windshield wiper failure a common problem on the 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
5 of 1,027 owner complaints about the 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee (0%) mention windshield wiper failure. The model year with the most reports is 2014.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
There are 0 recalls and 4 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Stalling 67Fuel gauge 47Slipping 18Premature wear 17Grinding brakes 16No deployment 15Fire or smoke 15Rollaway 15Brake failure 13Fuel pump 13Jerking 13Whining noise 13Loss of power 9Sudden acceleration 9Transmission failure 9Check engine light 8Tire blowout 8ABS 7Engine failure 7Knocking 7Headlights 7Adaptive cruise 6Airbag light 6Door locks 6Steering lock-up 6Fuel leak 5Pulling 5Won't start 5
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