Component Record

Jeep Cherokee 1998 Brakes Problems

100 distinct owners reported a brakes problem on the 1998 Jeep Cherokee - 25% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage100 complaints

100 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

00V136000Reported May 10, 2000 - 589,000 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on May 10, 2000. The campaign covers an estimated 589,000 vehicles across all affected models.

98V023000Reported February 10, 1998 - 8,900 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on February 10, 1998. The campaign covers an estimated 8,900 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Power Train70 Fuel and Propulsion System63 Air Bags52 Electrical System48 Engine35 Vehicle Structure28

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.