1998 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
Only 4 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 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1998
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1998: 4 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 |
| 1981 | 0 |
| 1982 | 0 |
| 1983 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1986 | 4 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1988 | 3 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1994 | 2 |
| 1995 | 3 |
| 1996 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 4 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2022 | 61 |
| 2023 | 49 |
| 2024 | 35 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 | 4 |
Known problem areas
Only 4 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
3 of 4 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Electrical system
1 of 4 total reports mentions: electrical system, most commonly citing ignition.
Show complaint excerpts
When getting into the vehicle and putting the key into the ignition, driver will get an electrical shock, and when touching any metal part in the vehicle can get shocked, as well as when taking the key out.
NHTSA ODI report, 1999-12-29
Air bags
1 of 4 total reports mentions: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.
Show complaint excerpts
While sitting at a red light another vehicle hit consumer's vehicle. Uponimpact, driver's side and passenger's side air bags didn't deploy.
NHTSA ODI report, 1999-10-05
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2002-09-23Power train02V053000 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…
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…
Buy-smart checklist
1998 Jeep Grand Wagoneer — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 1 report on file for this year.
- Air bags: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 02V053000 · Power train
FAQ
- Is the 1998 Jeep Grand Wagoneer 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 Jeep Grand Wagoneer?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 75% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1998 Jeep Grand Wagoneer have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.