1998 Chevrolet Explorer
Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1998: 5 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2002 | 7 |
Known problem areas
Only 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Visibility
2 of 5 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing rearview mirrors/devices and motor.
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Rear window wiper failed. Yh
NHTSA ODI report, 1999-09-21
Vehicle speed control
1 of 5 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.
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Ea 9900, gas pedal sticks, consumer must surge the vehicle to make it move foward.
NHTSA ODI report, 1999-03-29
Seats
1 of 5 total reports mentions: seats, most commonly citing recliner.
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While driving/parking driver's seat reclined backwards. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-06-22
Power train
1 of 5 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.
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Vehicle rolls forwards or backwards with the slightest decline or uphill situation.
NHTSA ODI report, 1998-09-18
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1998 Chevrolet Explorer — pre-purchase inspection
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- Visibility: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
- Seats: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 1998 Chevrolet Explorer reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 1998 Chevrolet Explorer?
- The most-reported component is visibility, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1998 Chevrolet Explorer have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.