Model year record

1998 Jeep Cherokee

5 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 553 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 08V056000

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

Component
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Manufacturer
U.S. DRIVE RIGHT
Vehicles affected
107
Reported to NHTSA
2008-02-06
Owners notified
2008-03-12

Defect description

U.S. DRIVE RIGHT IS RECALLING 107 MY 1994-1998 RIGHT HAND DRIVE, 4-WHEEL DRIVE JEEP CHEROKEE VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 101, 'CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS;' NO. 108, 'LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT;' NO. 111, 'REARVIEW MIRROR;' NO. 114, 'THEFT PROTECTION;' NO. 115, 'VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER;' NO. 118, 'POWER WINDOW SYSTEM;' NO. 120, 'TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS;' NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION;' AND NO. 301, 'FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY.'

Safety risk

THESE VEHICLES DO NOT MEET THE REQUIRED STANDARDS.

Manufacturer remedy

U.S. DRIVE RIGHT WILL MAKE ALL THE REQUIRED MODIFICATIONS. A REPRESENTATIVE WILL TRAVEL TO THE CUSTOMER'S LOCATION AND MAKE THE MODIFICATIONS ON SITE. THE RECALL WILL BE PERFORMED ON A REGIONAL BASIS BEGINNING MARCH 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT U.S. DRIVE RIGHT AT 1-888-632-5936.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V136000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
589,000
Reported to NHTSA
2000-05-10
Owners notified
2000-06-05

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, OR WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THE FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTORS CAN EXPERIENCE SEVERE CORROSION IF OPERATED FOR AN EXTENSIVE PERIOD IN THE "SALT BELT." IF THE ROTORS ARE NOT REPLACED, THE CORROSION CAN EVENTUALLY COMPROMISE THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE STAMPED STEEL CENTER HUB SECTION OF THE ROTOR.

Safety risk

THE REDUCED STRENGTH CAN ALLOW THE CAST IRON WEAR SURFACE TO SEPARATE FROM THE HUB, REDUCING THE BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE VEHICLE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE ROTORS WITH ROTORS THAT ARE COATED WITH A CORROSION PROTECTION.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V105000

Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive

Component
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
395,000
Reported to NHTSA
2000-04-11
Owners notified
2000-05-15

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. WATER AND/OR ROAD SALT IN THE PROXIMITY OF THE AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE COULD LEAD TO CORROSION.

Safety risk

SUCH CORROSION CAN LEAD TO ILLUMINATION OF THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT OR COULD ALLOW INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAGS.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE AND LOCATE THE NEW MODULE ON THE TOP OF THE TRANSMISSION TUNNEL.

Recall campaignNHTSA 98V048000

Seat belts: front: anchorage

Component
Seat belts: front: anchorage
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
2,427
Reported to NHTSA
1998-03-12
Owners notified
1998-04-06

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE. THE FRONT SEAT BELT SHOULDER TURNING LOOP ANCHORS WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND ARE NOT PROPERLY HARDENED.

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE FRONT SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SEAT SHOULDER BELT TURNING LOOP ON THESE VEHICLES.

Recall campaignNHTSA 98V023000

Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
8,900
Reported to NHTSA
1998-02-10
Owners notified
1998-03-25

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE POWER BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM RESERVOIR DIAPHRAGM CAN SPLIT OR TEAR.

Safety risk

THIS CAN CAUSE AN INCREASE IN ENGINE IDLE SPEED AND A LOSS OF POWER ASSIST DURING BRAKE APPLICATION WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE BOOSTER DATE CODE AND ANY BOOSTERS WITH THE SUSPECT MANUFACTURING DATE RANGE WILL BE REPLACED.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor4233,000 mi
Air bags26130,248 mi
Power train: automatic transmission25117,000 mi
Fuel system, other18
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash17106,000 mi
Electrical system16150,000 mi
Air bags: frontal15
Unknown or other1550,900 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip14
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch13
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1246,000 mi
Vehicle speed control1240,400 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module1116,940 mi
Seats1185,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc11
Structure: body: door11156,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline9106,000 mi
Power train9150,000 mi
Suspension9130,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine880,000 mi
Structure: body893,000 mi
Tires8121,592 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls841,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner750,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline767,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system71 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components7
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump6159,000 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system670,000 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly665,908 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system6
Exterior lighting: headlights5
Parking brake5100 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines5
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads5
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers4
Engine4146,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling494,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system4
Seat belts451,000 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar4
Structure4
Suspension: front4
Tires: tread/belt4200,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe364,099 mi
Exterior lighting3120,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch398,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly3
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal3
Power train: clutch assembly3
Seat belts: front: anchorage3
Seat belts: front: retractor3
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum3
Electrical system: ignition: module2
Electrical system: wiring230,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery275,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system2
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap2
Power train: driveline2
Power train: driveline: driveshaft2
Power train: manual transmission2
Service brakes2203,714 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic2164,887 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: drum2112,750 mi
Steering230,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system2
Steering: rack and pinion2
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate2
Suspension: front: control arm2
Suspension: rear2
Child seat1
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel1222,360 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1
Electrical system: horn1130,248 mi
Electrical system: ignition1
Electrical system: starter assembly1
Electrical system: wiring: rear compartment/trunk1
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys1117,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor1121,000 mi
Equipment1
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift1
Exterior lighting: back up lights1
Exterior lighting: brake lights1
Exterior lighting: fog lights1
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch1
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank1156,000 mi
Interior lighting1
Latches/locks/linkages1151,843 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock1
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch1
Parking brake: conventional1
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable1
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)1121,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift1
Power train: axle assembly: banjo housing1
Power train: driveline: differential unit1
Power train: manual transmission: floor shift assembly1
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)1
Seat belts: front1
Seats: front assembly: recliner196,500 mi
Service brakes, air: disc: pads1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: differential proportional valve1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum1
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump1
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm182,805 mi
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments1
Structure: body: hood: hinge and attachments1151,843 mi
Structure: body: tailgate1
Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments198,000 mi
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar1
Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly176,000 mi
Tires: sidewall1
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer: motor1
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: interior1
Visibility: windshield1
Wheels1
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1

The 1997 model has roughly the same number of 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.