1998 Jeep Laredo: problems, recalls and reliability
0 recalls and 33 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is power train (42% of complaints).
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0
recalls
33
owner complaints
1
fire reports
151,615
typical failure mileage, mi
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Among the quietest Laredo years (#8 of 9 by complaints, age-adjusted)No recall campaignsProblems tend to appear late (median 151,615 mi)Weak spot: power train (42%)1 fire report
Common problems
Computed from 33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
Power Train (transmission, axles, driveline)42% · 14 complaints
Exterior Lighting (headlights, taillights)9% · 3 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling (engine, radiator, overheating)9% · 3 complaints
Steering (steering wheel, rack, power assist)6% · 2 complaints
Electrical System (battery, wiring, electronics)6% · 2 complaints
Air Bags (airbags and crash sensors)6% · 2 complaints
“Jeep stalls out at any given time. Having to replace gas tank. Inside line for tank has eroded away and plastic flakes clog the line and causes vehicle to dead stop run.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Apr 2019
“It first started out as this.. The a/c quit working ,windows don't roll, cluster quit working, computer quit working , no power going down the road, and now the vehicle was parked at the house and it caught on fire my husband did a complete tune up, fixed the a/c, the windows, changed all fluids, put a new a computer, basically fixed everything, then today it caught on fire . *tr”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jan 2015
“Tl* the contact owns a 1998 jeep laredo. While driving 5 mph, the low beam headlights failed to operate. Whenever the contact attempted to turn on the vehicle, he had to shift into neutral. When parked on a hill, the vehicle rolled intermittently. The failure occurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 206,000.”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Aug 2014
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“Tl* the contact owns a 1998 jeep laredo. The contact stated that the driver side door latch fractured and allowed the door to open while the vehicle was in motion. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact replaced the latch. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.”Owner report · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Jul 2013
“Yesterday afternoon my wife was preparing to run errands when she backed over something in our garage. She pulled the jeep forward, put it in park. She left it running as she got out, and took a couple of steps to the back to find what she ran over. She told me she heard the car rev briefly, then suddenly accelerate towards her. She couldn't jump out of the way and grabbed the door. In a few seconds, she was dragged down the driveway, across the street, across a neighbor's driveway and into his lawn. When she reached ground she dropped and the jeep continued until it reversed into a tree, smashing the rear. *tr”Owner report · Power Train · May 2011
“After parking the jeep in my garage, I left it running to check for clearance. After ensuring the vehicle was stopped and in park I exited the car. The car started moving very quickly and the door was bent backwards and then proceeded to hit me and travel about an eighth of a mile before crashing. *jb”Owner report · Power Train · Feb 2006
“Dt contact stated while driving the speedometer stopped. He took vehicle to a mechanic shop, they stated the computer's dashboard cluster failed, a short was found in the wiring to the speedometer, but the cluster has to be replaced. The dashboard cluster controlled the speedometer, amp gauge, fuel gauge, and oil pressure indicator lights. There was no forewarning. *ak”Owner report · Electrical System · Oct 2005
“Dt: the caller stated driver's seat broke on the left side. When he bought the vehicle whoever had it before held it down with some kind of strap. He was using a coat hanger wrapped through the hole in the bracket and around the bar that moved the seat to hold it down. The hole in the bracket on the floor got bigger and the bolt was able to fit through it. Dealer said he needed to get another seat. Manufacturer said they have not heard anything about the problem. The strap that held the seat when he first bought it lasted until last month. *ak”Owner report · Seats · Jul 2005
“While driving the vehicle at 45 mph consumer hit a wooden box head on. Upon impact, neither of the front air bags deployed. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealership. *ak”Owner report · Air Bags · Oct 2003
“Consumer states that while driving at any speed and no warning the vehicle will accelerate and it will be hard for the consumer to get control of the vehicle to deaccelerate. Dealer notified. Ts”Owner report · Power Train · Oct 2002
When filing, owners marked a crash in 9 of these complaints and injuries in 5 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
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Is the 1998 Jeep Laredo reliable?
NHTSA has 33 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 1998 Jeep Laredo. The most complained-about area is power train (42% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1998 Jeep Laredo problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 151,615 miles or less.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.