Model year record
1998 Chevrolet Explorer
No recall campaigns on file for this model year. 6 owner complaints on file.
Recalls
No recall campaigns on file for this model year.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
| Component | Complaints | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices | 2 | — |
| Power train: automatic transmission | 1 | — |
| Seats: front assembly: recliner | 1 | 123,000 mi |
| Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal | 1 | — |
| Visibility: rear window wiper/washer: motor | 1 | — |
The 1997 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 1999 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.