1998 Jeep Wrangler Repair & Maintenance Costs

A guide to repairs, service, and maintenance costs for your 1998 Jeep Wrangler

Most Common 1998 Jeep Wrangler Problems

1998 Jeep Wrangler vehicles have 18 reported problems.The most commonly reported 1998 Jeep Wrangler problem is: Water May Leak From A-pillar on Side Doors

Water May Leak From A-pillar on Side Doors

Water can leak near the a-pillar, at the front edge of the driver and passenger side doors. an improved seal is...

Jeep recall on ignition switch due to short-cir...

Jeep issued a recall on the ignition switch because the switch could short-circuit in the presence of water or...

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Jeep Wrangler Repairs and Prices

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Alternator Replacement

$530 - $908

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Distributor Assembly Replacement

$292 - $550

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Exhaust Manifold Replacement

$933 - $1,194

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Radiator Replacement

$1,068 - $1,428

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Water Pump Replacement

$734 - $842

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Suspension System Inspect

AC Diagnosis

Check Engine Light Diagnosis & Testing

$122 - $179

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Timing Chain and Gear Set Replacement

$1,094 - $1,368

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Fuel Filter Water Separator Replacement

$136 - $164

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Jeep Wrangler Reliability Rating

Above Average

The Jeep Wrangler Reliability Rating is 3.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 25th out of 26 for compact SUVs. The average annual repair cost is $694 which means it has average ownership costs. While repairs tend to be more severe than average, the number of those issues is low, so major repairs are uncommon for the Wrangler.

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1998 Jeep Wrangler Reviews

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Most Common 1998 Jeep Wrangler Questions

There are 46 related questions for 1998 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. RepairPal's professional community answers hundreds of questions each day. Below are the most commonly asked 1998 Jeep Wrangler questions.

Trying to trace a problem with no click/no star...

I was given a 98 wrangler from its previous owner for free due to mechanical issues it had. i’ve already replaced the...

Battery loses power after a few days outside. N...

After sitting for a few days outside, battery is drained. car runs fine. gauges go off and on regularly. sometimes...

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