1998 Chevrolet Explorer Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Explorer years
- Not enough data 4th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Chevrolet Explorer. That ranks 4th out of 7 Explorer model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is visibility (2 complaints, 40%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Chevrolet Explorer problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 2 | 40% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 20% | 123,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Chevrolet Explorer recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Chevrolet Explorer.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
While driving/parking driver's seat reclined backwards. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak
Ea 9900, gas pedal sticks, consumer must surge the vehicle to make it move foward. *ak
Rear window wiper failed. Yh
Door mirror malfunctioned. Yh
Vehicle rolls forwards or backwards with the slightest decline or uphill situation.
Other Chevrolet Explorer years
← 1997 Explorer · 1999 Explorer →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Explorer | 7 | 0 |
| 2000 Explorer | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 Explorer | 5 | 0 |
| 1998 | 5 | 0 |
| 1997 Explorer | 9 | 0 |
| 1996 Explorer | 7 | 0 |
| 1995 Explorer | 5 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Chevrolet Explorer?
Owners most often report visibility, power train, seats problems. The top one, visibility, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Chevrolet Explorer?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 Chevrolet Explorer a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Explorer model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.