Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1998 Jeep Cherokee
NHTSA data on file today
The 1998 Jeep Cherokee has 11 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of . try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1998 Jeep Cherokee. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #09E025000 FMVSS 108/REPLACEMENT HEADLAMPS/AMBER REFLECTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E012000 FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET COMBINATION LAMPS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V056000 FMVSS 101, 108, 111, 114, 115, 118, 120, 208, 301 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E065000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E026000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E022000 BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDER NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E011000 AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMPS/LEAKS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V136000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FRONT BRAKE ROTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V105000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #98V048000 CHRYSLER/SEAT BELT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #98V023000 CHRYSLER/POWER BRAKE BOOSTER NHTSA notice
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1998 Jeep Cherokee has eleven recalls, mostly related to aftermarket lighting and brake system components. There are no detailed owner complaints to assess common issues, which limits the data for a comprehensive analysis. However, the vehicle's recall actions indicate concern areas, suggesting average reliability and reasonable maintenance costs over five years.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| braking system | 80,000–120,000 miles | $300–$700 | occasional |
| fuel pump | 90,000–130,000 miles | $400–$800 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Coolant system flush
- Transmission fluid change
- Timing belt inspection
- Tire rotation and balancing
- Battery and electrical check
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Brake performance degradation
- Fuel leakage smells
- Airbag warning light
- Headlight failures
- Seat belt malfunctions
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1998 Jeep Cherokee at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.