1998 Jeep Laredo Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 9%of 33 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 1998 Jeep Laredo, 9% of the 33 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 2002-03“Emergency brake shoe lining come off do to corrosion causing the rear wheel to lock up at any speed any condtion. Where is your wistle blower site for mechanic's to report these issues with out jumping threw hoops”
NHTSA complaint #760624, filed 2002-04Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 5% |
| 2003 | 10 | 18% |
| 2002 | 22 | 28% |
| 2001 | 11 | 16% |
| 2000 | 14 | 17% |
| 1999 | 19 | 32% |
| 1998 | 3 | 9% |
| 1997 | 7 | 18% |
| 1996 | 9 | 19% |
| 1995 | 3 | 15% |
| 1994 | 2 | 13% |
| 1993 | 12 | 46% |
| 1992 | 1 | 17% |
| 1991 | 3 | 30% |
| 1990 | 9 | 64% |
Other parts of the 1998 Jeep Laredo
15 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Jeep Laredo
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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