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1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Reliability Rating
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Engine
Periodic problems on this vehicle are the failure of the Fuel Pump, Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor and the Cooling Fan Relay. Failure of the Fuel Pump or CKP Sensor may prevent the vehicle from starting. The cost to repair the Fuel Pump is estimated at $285.00 for parts and $149.50 for labor. The cost to repair the CKP Sensor is estimated at $87.60 for parts and $84.50 for labor, V8 engine, and $60.70 for parts and $45.50 for labor, 6-cylinder engine. The cost to repair the Cooling Fan Relay is estimated at $65.00 for parts and $104.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline
An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Transmission Output Shaft Speed Sensor. The cost to replace the Transmission Output Shaft Speed Sensor is estimated at $26.00 for parts and $32.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Steering & Suspension
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Brakes
Periodic problems on this vehicle are failures of the Antilock Brake System (ABS) Pump/Motor and the Controller Antilock Brakes (CAB). The cost to repair the ABS Pump/Motor is estimated at $957.00 for parts and $175.50 for labor. The cost to repair the CAB is estimated at $515.00 for parts and $71.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Heating & Air Conditioning
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Starting & Charging
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Accessories
Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs.
Overall
4 out of 5
*Repair costs are based on a flat rate of $65.00 per hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
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