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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1J4FY49S9WP752630 · Checked Sep 17, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 11

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1J4FY49S9WP•••••• 1998 Jeep WRANGLER

This build draws 3.3× more complaints than the average 1998 Jeep WRANGLER build (11 vs 3).

11on this build
220on the model
67builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reported Power Train 4 Suspension 2 Vehicle Speed Control 2 Fuel System 2

What owners of this build wrote

Suspension crash Sep 2002
This is now the 3rd sway bar end-link I've replaced on my jeep, and the 2nd I've replaced on my friend's 97 jeep wrangler. I asked my mechanic about this and he told me he gets this problem all the time. How can such wide spread failure of an important saftey item like the…
Vehicle Speed Control Sep 2015
While using cruise control speed increased and would not respond to shutting off speed control or by hitting the brakes car could not be stopped only pushing in clutch while the engine raced uncontrollably and pulling off the interstate onto side of road turning off key stopped…
Fuel System Dec 2004
Cracked fuel line. Fuel leak resulted in potential for a vehicle fire/explosion and enviormental damage
Power Train Jan 2001
Consumer states radiator and water pump failed
Engine And Engine Cooling Jan 2001
See attached letter to daimerchrysler - will be sent via mail. No safety defect listed
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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 1J4FY49S9WP752630 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.