While traveling in bad weather consumer lost control vehicle, causing consumer to hit a truck.upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Please provide further information.
The worst 1998 Jeep Wagoneer problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags1
- Brakes1
- Engine1
Problems by type
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- Airbags1
- Brakes1
- Engine1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1998 Jeep Wagoneer 19
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
- Subject regarding generic scan tool (GST), publication no
- Subject regarding wire splice repairs
- Subject regarding child seat tether anchors
What 1998 Jeep Wagoneer owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
While traveling engine became loud. Technician stated exhaust header had a crack. Please provide further information.
While traveling at 55 MPH consumer noticed a deer. When depressing the brakes vehicle went into a skid, causing extended stopping distance. Please provide further information.
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Questions about the 1998 Jeep Wagoneer
Is the 1998 Jeep Wagoneer reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1998 Jeep Wagoneer, fewer than a typical Wagoneer model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1998 Jeep Wagoneer?
Airbags, with 1 complaint. Next is brakes (1).
How many recalls does the 1998 Jeep Wagoneer have?
No recalls on record.
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Check its historyJeep Wagoneer in the news
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