1998 Jeep Wrangler Engine and Engine Cooling Problems
Owners have filed 53 complaints with NHTSA about engine and engine cooling problems on the 1998 Jeep Wrangler, 20% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 53,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “exhaust manifold” (32% of reports).
- 53engine and engine cooling complaints
- 53,000median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 20%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Exhaust manifold: mentioned in 17 of 53 complaints (32%)
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems happen?
Based on 12 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 53 complaints, 1 an injury.
Jeep Wrangler engine and engine cooling complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine and Engine Cooling complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Wrangler | 2 | 1% | 22,357 |
| 2022 Wrangler | 2 | 0% | 3,000 |
| 2021 Wrangler | 4 | 0% | 36,000 |
| 2020 Wrangler | 6 | 1% | 60,000 |
| 2019 Wrangler | 5 | 1% | 61,000 |
| 2018 Wrangler | 4 | 0% | 81,000 |
| 2017 Wrangler | 1 | 0% | 99,000 |
| 2016 Wrangler | 5 | 1% | 65,700 |
| 2015 Wrangler | 4 | 1% | 10,890 |
| 2014 Wrangler | 9 | 1% | 55,000 |
| 2013 Wrangler | 4 | 1% | 51,000 |
| 2012 Wrangler | 7 | 1% | 1,000 |
| 2011 Wrangler | 6 | 1% | 6,000 |
| 2010 Wrangler | 15 | 2% | 19,000 |
| 2009 Wrangler | 5 | 1% | 24,000 |
| 2008 Wrangler | 11 | 1% | 35,000 |
| 2007 Wrangler | 28 | 5% | 27,675 |
| 2006 Wrangler | 20 | 3% | 34,500 |
| 2005 Wrangler | 22 | 3% | 40,000 |
| 2004 Wrangler | 9 | 5% | 400 |
| 2003 Wrangler | 6 | 6% | 15,100 |
| 2002 Wrangler | 4 | 4% | 105,000 |
| 2001 Wrangler | 21 | 12% | 79,898 |
| 2000 Wrangler | 15 | 6% | 77,500 |
| 1999 Wrangler | 50 | 23% | 56,500 |
| 1998 Wrangler | 53 | 20% | 53,000 |
| 1997 Wrangler | 109 | 27% | 73,000 |
| 1995 Wrangler | 32 | 16% | 103,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine and engine cooling for the 1998 Jeep Wrangler. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 jeep wrangler. While parked, the contact heard an abnormal sound from the side of the engine, as if air was escaping through the engine. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the technician stated that the exhaust manifold was fractured and…
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 jeep wrangler. While driving approximately 15 mph, the contact heard a loud rattling noise underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the catalytic converter was replaced. Recently, the contact discovered a voluntary recall issued by the…
Many problems with this vehicle. Water pump leaked - fixed under warranty, gas tank seal leaked - fixed under warranty, seats ripped - fixed under warranty, suction cup marks on window - fixed under warranty, front stabilizer shock leaked - fixed under warranty, rear window seal leaked - repaired…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 1998 Jeep Wranglers have engine and engine cooling problems?
No. NHTSA has 53 owner complaints about engine and engine cooling for the 1998 Jeep Wrangler (20% of the 265 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Jeep Wrangler engine and engine cooling?
No recall currently lists engine and engine cooling for this vehicle.
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems start?
The median reported mileage is 53,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about engine and engine cooling problems on the 1998 Jeep Wrangler?
The most frequent phrase is “exhaust manifold”, in 17 of 53 complaints.
Other 1998 Jeep Wrangler problems
See all 1998 Jeep Wrangler problems or engine and engine cooling problems across all Wrangler years.