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1J4FY19S9WP••••••1998 Jeep WRANGLER
This build draws 2.1× more complaints than the average 1998 Jeep WRANGLER build (7 vs 3).
7on this build
220on the model
67builds in total
Most reportedElectrical System 4Air Bags 3Power Train 2Visibility 2
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemNov 2005
When cold or damp or raining and with light throttle the engine stumbles/shuts off. The tachometer and speedometer register nothing. This is very frightening when amidst heavy traffic at 55 or 65 mph. I searched the web and found other instances of the same problem, but no…
Fuel SystemMay 2004
I own a 1998 jeep wrangler VIN number [xxx] I purchased new on apr 10, 1998 since feb. 1, 2003 the instrument panel has off and on not been working properly . This included all the gauges and air bag indicator. I have take my vehicle to a authorized dealer service shop for…
SuspensionSep 1999
While driving at approximately 60mph hit a bump in the road, where they were doing road work, front end vibrated uncontrollably, even lost control after deceleration. Problem still occurs
Power TrainJun 1999
Airbag light comes on, indictating a defect in the air bag system. Also speedometer failed. . Dealer has not fixed the defects. *ak the tachometer fails when the spedometer starts to work
Electrical SystemFeb 2004
Vehicle was experiencing an erratic instrument cluster, and air bag light operation. Intermittently while driving instrument cluster, speedometer and tachometer rolled back to zero, and the air bag warning light came on. Also, at 82,000 miles left turn signal engaged when the…
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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 1J4FY19S9WP788087 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.