While applying the brake pedal, the vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. The consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle and drove it to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the rotors and brake pads needed to be replaced. Please provide further details.
The worst 1998 Jeep Grand Wagoneer problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes2
- Airbags1
- Electrical1
Problems by type
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- Brakes2
- Airbags1
- Electrical1
Recalls 1
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift
- What is wrong
- On certain sport utility vehicles, if a driver has not placed the shifter lever fully into the "park" position and leaves the vehicle running, the vehicle may unexpectedly move rearward after seeming to be stable.
- Risk
- Inadvertent movement of the vehicle could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a secondary detent system to the floor shifter assembly. Daimlerchrysler sent interim notices to owners concerning this problem on march 22, 2002. Owner notification began september 23, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 02V053000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1998 Jeep Grand Wagoneer 29
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number
- Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty
- Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs
- Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts
- Use of Aftermarket Parts
- Valve Body
- Child Seat Tether Anchor Installation
- Flash programming failure recovery
- Subject regarding airbag / clock spring service for various models including 2002 model year jeep liberty
- Subject regarding generic scan tool (GST), publication no
What 1998 Jeep Grand Wagoneer owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
While sitting at a red light another vehicle hit consumer's vehicle. Uponimpact, driver's side and passenger's side air bags didn't deploy.
While driving at any speed brake rotors are out round. When consumer applied the brakes, vehicle jerked and almost lost control. Dealer can't determine cause of the problem.
When getting into the vehicle and putting the key into the ignition, driver will get an electrical shock, and when touching any metal part in the vehicle can get shocked, as well as when taking the key out.
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Questions about the 1998 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
Is the 1998 Jeep Grand Wagoneer reliable?
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 1998 Jeep Grand Wagoneer, fewer than a typical Grand Wagoneer model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1998 Jeep Grand Wagoneer?
Brakes, with 2 complaints. Next is airbags (1).
How many recalls does the 1998 Jeep Grand Wagoneer have?
1 recall, covering power train.
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