Model year record

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 1,349 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 13V252000

Structure

Component
Structure
Manufacturer
Chrysler Group LLC
Vehicles affected
1,560,000
Reported to NHTSA
2013-06-19
Owners notified
2014-08-01

Defect description

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 1993-1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2002-2007 Jeep Liberty vehicles. The fuel tanks in these vehicles are at risk of failure and leakage in certain rear impacts.

Safety risk

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Owners may take their vehicles to dealers and the dealers will perform a free inspection of the rear structure. On vehicles in the recall that are not equipped with a tow hitch, Chrysler will install a Chrysler designed tow hitch free of charge, provided the condition of the vehicle can support proper installation. On vehicles in the recall that are equipped with an aftermarket tow hitch, Chrysler will assess whether the hitch and surrounding areas show evidence of sharp edges or other puncture risks. If so, Chrysler will replace the tow hitch with a Chrysler designed tow hitch free of charge, provided the condition of the vehicle can support proper installation. On vehicles already equipped with a Chrysler designed tow hitch, Chrysler will inspect the area around the tow hitch installation, and if any installation issues are identified, they will be repaired free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign numbers are N45 (for the Grand Cherokee vehicles) and N46 (for the Liberty vehicles).

Recall campaignNHTSA 02V053000

Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift

Component
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
1,620,000
Reported to NHTSA
2002-02-15
Owners notified
2002-09-23

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

INADVERTENT MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer 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 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 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
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch286
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor8740,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission6770,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline50105,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system42180,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip4060,000 mi
Electrical system36137,000 mi
Vehicle speed control36139,375 mi
Structure31149,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly3055,000 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit2878,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling25150,000 mi
Structure: body23155,000 mi
Air bags: frontal2190,095 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc21
Unknown or other20114,000 mi
Fuel system, other19137,000 mi
Power train16181,000 mi
Steering15131,000 mi
Engine14159,885 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline14
Engine and engine cooling: engine13141,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1351,217 mi
Suspension13129,989 mi
Air bags12100,000 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system1242,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly1173,000 mi
Suspension: front1165,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1049,600 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1085,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components9
Tires980,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)855,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift850,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads826,010 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch732,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch785,400 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly7
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)722,905 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls781,350 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly7100,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood6105,000 mi
Exterior lighting6137,500 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar695,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer660,000 mi
Wheels6150,000 mi
Electrical system: horn5
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift5
Power train: manual transmission5
Structure: body: door516,247 mi
Electrical system: ignition4120,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash4
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system4
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery430,000 mi
Power train: driveline438,620 mi
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint484,000 mi
Power train: driveline: driveshaft465,432 mi
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)475,000 mi
Seat belts481,000 mi
Seats4106,728 mi
Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler4
Service brakes, hydraulic452,500 mi
Suspension: rear495,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module389,900 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)3160,000 mi
Equipment3
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.3
Exterior lighting: headlights3
Parking brake329,162 mi
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft3
Seat belts: front: anchorage3
Service brakes3200,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper340,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump3
Structure: body: bumpers3132,000 mi
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments3
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery2
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator2102,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring216,247 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys2
Equipment: electrical260,000 mi
Exterior lighting: back up lights2
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch2111,400 mi
Interior lighting2
Latches/locks/linkages299,983 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock2
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines2
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal2
Power train: clutch assembly2
Seat belts: front: retractor2
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum260,000 mi
Steering: linkages260,000 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly255,770 mi
Structure: body: hood2
Tires: tread/belt2113,000 mi
Trailer hitches2
Vehicle speed control: cruise control2
Visibility267,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core2
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior270,000 mi
Visibility: windshield2
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel1
Electrical system: ignition: switch139,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor139,000 mi
Exterior lighting: tail lights1
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit1
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch195,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1105,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap160,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting1
Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: lock1
Parking brake: conventional1
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)1150,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission: floor shift assembly1
Seat belts: front190,095 mi
Seats: front assembly: power adjust1
Service brakes, air: antilock1
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor1
Service brakes, electric1149,250 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light129,162 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device1
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections1
Steering: hydraulic power assist: power steering fluid1
Steering: linkages: drag: power assist system1
Steering: rack and pinion1
Structure: body: roof and pillars190,000 mi
Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments1
Suspension: front: control arm: upper arm1
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar1
Suspension: multiple axle1
Suspension: rear: springs: air suspension system1
Suspension: rear: springs: coil springs1
Tires: sidewall1175,000 mi
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire140,000 mi
Tires: valve1
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor167,000 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear1
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer1
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices1

The 1997 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1999 model has about half as many 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.