1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Jeep Grand Cherokee 1998

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1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee repairs by problem area

Engine (41%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (23%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (23%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (14%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (0%)

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1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (56%)

< $100 (33%)

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Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Engine not specified

330000 mi

US $300
pcm module suffered from the well known intermittent dieing and stalling, had it replaced with salvaged unit- works fine now 
147000 mi needed head gasket, 
140120 mi

C $140
Major coolant leak from coolant manifold, appeared in behind the water pump, remove water manifold and replace gaskets. Also replace front crank seal, timing cover gasket, and water pump gasket. 
155000 mi

US $1500
Engine cuts out and dies while driving down the hiway and/or difficult or impossible to start in the mornings. this vehicle has been in and out of the shop for five years for the same problems with no resulution so far. 
322000 mi

US $350
Timing chain gasket leaking. Replaced timing chain and water pump since in there to replace gasket. 
156000 mi Owner fixed a problem with the evaporative emissions system and replaced the turn signal flasher. 

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1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 4WD

224000 mi

US $60
Water pump bearing failing. Replaced waterpump and thermostat 
231000 mi

US $300
Intake manifold plenum pan leaked, allowing crankcase oil to be sucked into the combustion champers. Replaced with Fel-Pro gasket and aluminum ebay plate/pan. Replaced misc hoses and fuel injectors (upgraded to 4 hole-style). 
163000 mi

US $125
Fuel pump went bad. Drained fuel, dropped fuel tank and replaced fuel pump. 

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1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Engine Problems

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