1998 Jeep Wagoneer Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Wagoneer years
- Not enough data 5th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Jeep Wagoneer. That ranks 5th out of 11 Wagoneer model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 33%). Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Jeep Wagoneer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Jeep Wagoneer recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Jeep Wagoneer.
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 traveling in bad weather consumer lost control vehicle, causing consumer to hit a truck.upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Please provide further information.*ak
While traveling engine became loud. Technician stated exhaust header had a crack. Please provide further information. *ak
While traveling at 55 mph consumer noticed a deer. When depressing the brakes vehicle went into a skid, causing extended stopping distance. Please provide further information. *ak
Other Jeep Wagoneer years
← 1997 Wagoneer · 1999 Wagoneer →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Wagoneer | 7 | 3 |
| 2024 Wagoneer | 56 | 8 |
| 2023 Wagoneer | 113 | 9 |
| 2022 Wagoneer | 208 | 10 |
| 2001 Wagoneer | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 Wagoneer | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 Wagoneer | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 Wagoneer | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 Wagoneer | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 Wagoneer | 0 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Jeep Wagoneer?
Owners most often report air bags, engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Jeep Wagoneer?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 Jeep Wagoneer a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Wagoneer model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.