Airbags
Filed Jan 12, 2001
Crash reported
WHILE TRAVELING IN BAD WEATHER CONSUMER LOST CONTROL VEHICLE, CAUSING CONSUMER TO HIT A TRUCK.UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
- NHTSA ID
- 878128
1998 Jeep Wagoneer
Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data
Data refreshed
Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Jan 12, 2001
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview
Our database contains 3 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1998 Jeep Wagoneer, most frequently naming the airbags, brakes and engine categories. 19 manufacturer communications are on file.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Complaint activity over time
When owners filed reports about this model year
Not enough dated records to plot a meaningful trend — 2 months of data.
What owners report
Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded
- Airbags133.3%
- Brakes133.3%
- Engine133.3%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Safety recalls
No recalls in our database for this model year
That does not guarantee a specific vehicle is unaffected — recalls are issued against VINs, and new campaigns are announced regularly. Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov.
Recent owner complaints
Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words
Engine
Filed Jan 3, 2001
WHILE TRAVELING ENGINE BECAME LOUD. TECHNICIAN STATED EXHAUST HEADER HAD A CRACK. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 877311
Brakes
Filed Sep 18, 2000
WHILE TRAVELING AT 55 MPH CONSUMER NOTICED A DEER. WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKES VEHICLE WENT INTO A SKID, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 870754
Manufacturer communications
A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.
9004275
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER
KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not program to the vehicle, use the "AC" NIC level part and submit a part warranty.
9004275
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER
KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not program to the vehicle, use the "AC" NIC level part and submit a part warranty.
08-049-20
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT
Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.
31-005-19
EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
31-006-19
STRUCTURE
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
31-003-19
EQUIPMENT
Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.
Compare model years
Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations | Issue Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2025 | 5 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | 45 | 6 | 0 | 60.0 |
| 2023 | 96 | 8 | 0 | 61.5 |
| 2022 | 197 | 9 | 1 | 66.5 |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1998Viewing | 3 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1996 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 1993 | 3 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 1991 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — |
| 1990 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 56.3 |
| 1989 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 61.4 |
| 1988 | 3 | 0 | 3 | — |
| 1987 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 59.3 |
| 1986 | 5 | 5 | 3 | — |
| 1985 | 1 | 3 | 4 | — |
| 1984 | 3 | 3 | 4 | — |
| 1983 | 2 | 2 | 3 | — |
| 1982 | 1 | 3 | 2 | — |
| 1981 | 0 | 3 | 1 | — |
| 1980 | 0 | 4 | 1 | — |
| 1979 | 1 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 1978 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1977 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1976 | 0 | 4 | 0 | — |
| 1975 | 1 | 5 | 0 | — |
| 1974 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — |
| 1973 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1972 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 1971 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 1970 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — |
| 1969 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — |
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.