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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1J4FJ68S5WL••••••1998 Jeep CHEROKEE
This build draws 7.9× more complaints than the average 1998 Jeep CHEROKEE build (19 vs 2).
19on this build
305on the model
127builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reportedElectrical System 5Power Train 4Service Brakes 3Hydraulic 3
What owners of this build wrote
SteeringcrashJun 1999
The car wanders, and loses the ability to steer. The problem is intermittent, and has been for 5000 miles. The vehicle has been back to the dealership 3 times, and repaired twice. It was in an accident, due to the problem, and was inspected, but they found no problems at the…
Electrical SystemJan 2011
Instrument panel not responding after passing self diagnostic test all fuses were changed as well
Engine And Engine CoolingJan 2006
The contact owns a 1998 jeep cherokee. When the brake is applied and the vehicle is in idle, the vehicle would jerk and the RPM's increased. The vehicle would also backfire. The vehicle felt as if it would lose power, but remained running. The manufacturer stated that the VIN…
Fuel SystemApr 2004
While driving fuel gage fluctuates leaving the consumer with no knowledge of how much gas is in the gas tank. Also, the electrical locking mechanism for the doors malfunctioned. Upon using the automatic lock button, it will not lock unless consumer gets out of the vehicle, and…
Power TrainJan 2002
While driving, the air bag light illuminateed on dashboard, once the air bag light illuminates other lights will illuminate and then blink on and off, consumer took vehicle to the dealer.*ak consumer is requesting reimbursement for the air bag, due to discovering that there is a…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1J4FJ68S5WL195417 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.