1998 Jeep Wrangler Reviews, Pricing & Specs

This is a wonderful family vehicle. We all enjoy going out on a sunny day, top down and doors off to unwind! The kids enjoy her as well as we do! Fuel mileage isn't the greatest but the fun factor is off the charts!

Well, I rated performance at a four, because it's not a fast vehicle. Jeeps are torquie as hell, and for good reason. They're not meant to go fast. You want fast, I can't help you. Overall, the TJ is one hell of a four wheeler. But, then again, what Jeep isn't? One thing that Jeep stuck to was the design of their Wranglers. Very minimal changes to the cosmetics and suspension. The 4.0L H/O is a very good motor and is known to last well beyond 300,000 miles, if properly taken care of. Unfortunately, in 2007, the Wrangler JK was introduced bringing a V6, not the I6 as in previous model Wranglers. The V6 has its benefits, such as slightly higher gas mileage and more horsepower. Although, it's not good for off-roading because the torque isn't as present as it was in the I6 4.0L. I, myself, prefer the straight six over a V6 any day. Jeep has always made a strong product. I have had many Jeeps and they have gotten me out of some pretty nasty trouble. That's all I have to say. Again, overall, this vehicle is a blast to drive! What it lacks in space in the cab, it makes up in pure fun. If you want a good video of a Stock TJ, check out YouTube, you'll find a lot of videos there. Thanks for reading, and feel free to ask any questions!

I think it is a Jeep with a great engine, will last a long time if properly maintained.

There's a few kinks in my 1998 Sahara Edition Wrangler, but it's an awesome ride. The exhaust manifolds on these jeeps should be tossed first thing. The first time you go wheeling, the manifold with crack due to being hot and suddenly exposed to cold. They now make a flew tube manifold that will take that kind of temp change without trouble. The top is easy to remove or put on, it's not too heavy, but could use an quicker easier way to take on or off than using bolts that need tightened of loosened. I have a hardtop so I have very minimal leak problems, BUT, the gaskets that they use on the hard tops are very prone to becoming stiff (especially if exposed to hot weather often). I've had to take the rear window gasket out and lay it out in the sun covered in vasaline to get the elasticity back several times, to prevent more leaks, which then cause mildew and mold on your seats. Drain holes. I do go out in the mud, puddles, ect, and I've had to drill 2 new drain holes in the back seat floor boards and hammer the floors down to slope towards the holes in the front floorboards. OTHERWISE I get a bunch of standing water in my floorboards once I'm done washing my jeep out. It was a PAIN to find (I had to make them) plugs for the holes I drilled in the back floorboards. The bumpers definetally do what they are intended to do, but if you take your beast wheeling with stock bumpers.. I dare you to hit a tree. Those suckers bend like twigs. The only other negative thing I have to say is that Jeep REALLY should've matched the rear dana 44 and put one in the front as well. Instead it has a dana 30. If you get caught in some clay and put it in 4x4. It's likely you won't have the front end pulling you anymore. That dana 30 will blow pretty easy. Other than that, I LOVE my jeep, they are put together pretty damn well, and are one of the most fun vehicles you could possibly own.

This is the best vehicle I've ever owned and I'm sorry to lose her. Always starts, 4wd goes thru anything. Hard top for winter soft top/no top for summer. Legendary straight six engine will run longer than I do.

I love my Wrangler. Beginning at the performance standpoint and continuing to the fact that it is easy to maintain and work on. I have had it for over 2 years and the only problems that I have had were a cracked radiator, which was easy to fix, and a leaking oil seal in the rear differential which is simple to replace with the right tools. Other than those problems, my Jeep has been through a lot and I am proud to say it. Hope it lasts another 20 years!

A Wonderful car, is loads of fun, incredible power due to the 4.0 L Engine plus ECU. It's got 31" mudtires on it and it is just soo much fun going offroading with that beast. Only problem is the fuel economy, it is useless for long trips becasue you will run out of money befor you get there! otherwise brilient car!

everything on here was built nicely it does not need a lot of maintenance and it definitely holds its value well. i use it for both my winter vehicle and a trail riding weekend summer car too. the only thing that sucks is the gas mileage

4 cyl underpowered on highway...awesome offroad Nothing but problems...at Dodge on average every two weeks over 2 years. Appearance 10 of 10..nothing is better than a Jeep Horrible mileage, 4cyl worst mileage on hwy thatn 6 cyl Its a Jeep...so fun

I've owned four of these the last 15 years, an '89, two '97s, and now this - a '98 which I just took in as a debt settlement from an old friend. A crawler, capable off-roader as is. Built like a tank. Solid ageless design. A total utilitarian vehicle. Economical to maintain (for dot-it-yourself weekend mechanics). Fun to drive in the dirt - off the beaten path.