1998 Jeep Wrangler Equipment Problems
2 owner-reported equipment complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Equipment Recalls (1)
EQUIPMENT
BESTOP AFTERMARKET REAR SHELL ROOF RACKS,MANUFACTURED BETWEEN APRIL 27 AND MAY 20, 2004, DESIGNED FOR USE WITH THE BESTOP HARDTOP MADE FOR THE 1986-1995 AND 1997-2003 JEEP WRANGLER. THE COCKPIT COVER MAY NOT STAY LATCHED TO THE ROOF RACK BECAUSE THE LATCH BRACKET MISPOSITIONS THE ROTARY LATCH TO THE COCKPIT COVER. AS A RESULT, THE COCKPIT COVER MAY NOT STAY LATCHED TO THE ROOF RACK AND COULD SEPARATE FROM THE ROOF RACK. THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET REAR SHELL ROOF RACKS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON JEEP WRANGLER VEHICLES BY DAIMLERCHRYSLER.
Fix: BESTOP WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A REPAIR KIT AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 16, 2004. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BESTOP CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT (800) 845-3567.
Owner Complaints (2)
NO SUMMARY
CHRYSLER HAS BEEN CONTACTED ABOUT THE WATER LEAKAGE. WATER WILL LEAK INTO THE CAR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WHEN IT RAINS AND WHEN YOU WASH IT. ALSO THE AIR CONDITIONING IS LEAKING WATER UNDER THE CARPET ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. I'M THINKING IT'S NOT DRAINING PROPERLY. CHRYSLER'S SERVICE DEPT. WANTS NOTHING TO DO TO HELP ME WITH THESE REPAIRS. IT HAS GONE TO THEM 4 TIMES FOR THE WATER LEAK AND IT WILL BE GOING BACK FOR A SECOND TIME FOR THE AIR CONDITIONER. THE ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WHICH WAS CAUSED BY THE ONE DEALER I WENT WAS FIXED BY ANOTHER DEALER. THEY ARE QUICK TO SELL YOU THE NEW CAR BUT WILL NOT GO BY THEIR WARRANTY.