1998 Jeep Wrangler electrical system problems
The 1998 Jeep Wrangler has 62 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 15% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
62
Electrical System complaints
15%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“THE JEEP WAS BROUGHT INTO TWO DIFFERENT JEEP DEALERS ON THREE OCCASIONS FOR THE SAME ELECTRICALPROBLEMS. ON MAY 2, 1999 AFTER BEING PARKED ON THE STREET FOR OVER 10 HOURS, THE CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE AND WAS DESTROYED. THE SOURCE OF THE FIRE ACCORDING TOT HE”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 1998 Jeep Wrangler have?
NHTSA has 62 complaints about the 1998 Jeep Wrangler electrical system — 15% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.