1998 Jeep Laredo Problems
- Complaints
- 33filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 147,000miles, 11 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1998 Jeep Laredo (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 33 consumer complaints for the 1998 Jeep Laredo. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 15 complaints (45% of the total), followed by engine cooling (4) and fuel system (4). 11 of the complaints include a mileage, and 18% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 147,000 miles. Of all complaints, 9 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 5 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 10 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine cooling4 12%
- Fuel system4 12%
- Brakes3 9.1%
- Electrical system3 9.1%
- Exterior lighting3 9.1%
- Air bags2 6.1%
- Steering2 6.1%
- Suspension2 6.1%
- Equipment1 3.0%
Also reported: Latches, locks and linkages (1), Seats (1), Vehicle speed control (1).
Example complaints
Transmission and drivetrain: “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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10402013, filed 2011-05, 215,782 milesEngine cooling: “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 .”
NHTSA complaint #10679317, filed 2015-01, 206,604 milesFuel system: “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.”
NHTSA complaint #11193435, filed 2019-04, 10 milesBrakes: “Vehicle was in park and without prior warning it suddenly took off. Left rear tire blew in the process. There is a recall campaign 02v053000 regarding this condition. Photos attached. Front sway bar links were replaced. Vehicle won't go over 20 MPH after engine is warmed. Fuel pump replaced. Serpentine belt had to be replaced. Front and rear pads were replaced and front and rear rotors resurfaced.”
NHTSA complaint #8005817, filed 2002-03Mileage when problems were reported
18% of the 11 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 80,000 and 206,604 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1998 Jeep Laredo in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 10 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 10229256Jul 22, 2020Electrical system. KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the…
- 10221686Jul 22, 2020Electrical system. KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the…
- 10175735Apr 22, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty…
- 10220101Nov 20, 2019Body and structure. Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10220099Nov 20, 2019Body and structure. Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
- 10220097Nov 20, 2019Equipment, Body and structure. Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10169249Nov 20, 2019Equipment, Body and structure. Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10169247Nov 20, 2019Equipment. Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
- 10169245Nov 20, 2019Body and structure. Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10191460Feb 26, 2016Engine cooling. Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
Other model years of the Jeep Laredo
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 20 | 90,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2003 | 57 | 53,826 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2002 | 80 | 64,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2001 | 70 | 70,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2000 | 81 | 91,075 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1999 | 60 | 86,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1998 | 33 | 147,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1997 | 38 | 115,485 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1996 | 47 | 157,618 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 20 | 110,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1994 | 16 | 138,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1993 | 26 | 175,001 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1992 | 6 | 91,956 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1991 | 10 | 168,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1990 | 14 | 107,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Jeep Laredo model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1998 Jeep Laredo have?
NHTSA recorded 33 consumer complaints for the 1998 Jeep Laredo as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1998 Jeep Laredo is reported most often?
Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 15 complaints (45% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 4.
Has the 1998 Jeep Laredo been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1998 Jeep Laredo reported?
Among the 11 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 147,000 miles and the middle half falls between 80,000 and 206,604 miles; 18% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.