1998 Jeep Wagoneer
Only 3 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 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1998: 3 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 |
| 1981 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 2 |
| 1984 | 3 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1987 | 10 |
| 1988 | 3 |
| 1989 | 11 |
| 1990 | 13 |
| 1991 | 2 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1993 | 3 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 0 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1998 | 3 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2022 | 209 |
| 2023 | 115 |
| 2024 | 54 |
| 2025 | 6 |
Known problem areas
Only 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
1 of 3 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Engine and engine cooling
1 of 3 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing exhaust system.
Show complaint excerpts
While traveling engine became loud. Technician stated exhaust header had a crack. Please provide further information.
NHTSA ODI report, 2001-01-03
Air bags
1 of 3 total reports mentions: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.
Show complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2001-01-12
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1998 Jeep Wagoneer — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 1 report on file for this year.
- Air bags: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 1998 Jeep 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 Wagoneer?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1998 Jeep Wagoneer have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.