1998 Jeep Wrangler visibility problems

Filed Feb 5, 2009 · Visibility · PA

Front windshield wipers only work in high mode when cold. When warm, all modes work. Recently during a snow storm the wipers stopped working entirely. When vehicle is first started, the wipers will work until vehicle is warmed up and then stop again.

Filed Sep 26, 2007 · Body, Electrical · 25,000 miles · SC

Many problems with this vehicle. Water pump leaked - fixed under warranty, gas tank seal leaked - fixed under warranty, seats ripped - fixed under warranty, suction cup marks on window - fixed under warranty, front stabilizer shock leaked - fixed under warranty, rear window seal leaked - repaired under warranty two times and still leaks, instrument panel fails - out of warranty not repaired, radiator failed - out of warranty fixed at my cost, stabilizer arm failed both sides twice - fixed under warranty once and the out of warranty fixed at my cost, exhaust manifold failed - out of warranty - fixed at my cost, clutch fork failed - out of warranty fixed at my cost, leak under the dash board passenger side - fixed under warranty. Of all the problems above... Loss of instrument panel needs to be fixed by the manufacturer regardless of in or out of warranty. Loss of gauges is a driving distraction and can result in an accident. Jeep needs to address this manufacturing defect as long as this vehicle is on the road.

Filed Jul 14, 2004 · Visibility · 32,000 miles · GA

On my jeep wrangler, the HVAC evaporator drain tube has repeatly clogged up, causing condensed water to overflow the HVAC housing, and drain onto the passenger side floor.

Filed Apr 1, 2004 · Acceleration, Airbags · 78,000 miles · SC

Vehicle was experiencing an erratic instrument cluster, and air bag light operation. Intermittently while driving instrument cluster, speedometer and tachometer rolled back to zero, and the air bag warning light came on. Also, at 82,000 miles left turn signal engaged when the brake pedal was depressed, and at 78,000 miles when driver's side door was opened while the truck was still running the defroster light came on. Dealership had not been contacted. *ak consumer took vehicle to two jeep dealers and said that they're aware of the problem and many customers have experienced the same problem. Also, they said that it was a defective electrical connector.

Filed May 17, 2003 · Body, Electrical · 72,046 miles · FL

Instrument panel gauges and lights go off intermittently when using turn signal. Blower power failed altogether (mechanic found burned out wiring harness under dashboard.) air conditioner failed --evaporator and compressor. Water leaks on passenger side from front windshield (windshield was replaced twice at dealer but failed to fix problem.) rear center break light wire failed. Hood latch broke off.

Filed May 15, 2002 · Visibility · OR

When it rains water leaks into vehicle on passengers side floor due to heater housing and seal malfunctioning. Has it repaired twice but problem still exists, the dealer has been contacted. *ak

Filed Jun 15, 2000 · Visibility · VA

Airbag light speedometer and ram gauge fail due to water entered the dash below the windshield. The leak is a common seal failure, whidshield is capable of laying flat and the seal does not work, it appears to cause water damage.

Filed Oct 20, 1999 · Visibility · FL

Leaks somewhere in h/AC venting-no leak on driver side.

Filed Sep 8, 1999 · Visibility · CA

Heater blower.

Filed Sep 8, 1999 · Visibility · CA

Sunroof failed to close.