1.5

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
114,750 miles

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1998 Jeep Cherokee engine problems

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1998 Jeep Cherokee Owner Comments

problem #4

Feb 162017

Cherokee

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 1998 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that there was a loud noise coming from the front area of the vehicle and the suspension was unstable, the check engine, multiple gauges, and various warning indicators illuminated randomly. The dealer was notified of the failures and the contact was waiting for a response to determine if they could inspect and diagnose the failures. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was not available.

- Elmont, NY, USA

problem #3

Apr 062015

Cherokee 6-cyl

  • 13,000 miles
My Jeep is losing speed and stalling.I have already replaced senors as well spark plugs wires and rotor cap button etc it is stillstalling out.

- Decatur , AL, USA

problem #2

Jan 072015

Cherokee 6-cyl

  • 300,000 miles
The contact owns a 1998 Jeep Cherokee. While driving approximately 10 mph, there was a sudden decrease in engine rpms and all of the gauges registered at zero. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 300,000. Updated 4/13/15 the BCM was replaced. However, the problem continued. Updated 04/21/15

- Decatur, GA, USA

problem #1

May 142013

Cherokee

  • 146,000 miles
The contact owns a 1998 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 mph, the vehicle shut off and restarted independently as the engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was repaired. The repairs were unknown but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 146,000.

- Clinton, NC, USA

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