Component Record

Jeep Wrangler 1998 Brakes Problems

27 distinct owners reported a brakes problem on the 1998 Jeep Wrangler - 10% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage27 complaints

27 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

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

Electrical System60 Engine57 Air Bags46 Power Train35 Suspension27 Vehicle Structure25

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.