1998 Jeep Laredo Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 9%of 33 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 153,360miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 1998 Jeep Laredo, 9% of the 33 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 153,360 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“I had just purchased a lifted 1998 Jeep grand cherokee Laredo from a private party. When I test drove the vehicle there were no problems. However, on my way home with my new purchase, the vehicle stalled while driving, causing steering and brake failure. I thought maybe it was a fluke but then it happened repeatedly over the next several months. I began switching parts hoping to fix the problem, but to no avail. This is a huge safety concern as my children sometime ride in the vehicle. After hearing of similar instances happening I believe that chrysler has a big problem on their hands. …”
NHTSA complaint #10562883, filed 2014-02, 100,117 miles“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 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10141636, filed 2005-11Related service bulletins
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 11 | 55% |
| 2003 | 1 | 2% |
| 2002 | 5 | 6% |
| 2001 | 3 | 4% |
| 2000 | 11 | 14% |
| 1999 | 6 | 10% |
| 1998 | 3 | 9% |
| 1997 | 4 | 11% |
| 1996 | 3 | 6% |
| 1995 | 1 | 5% |
| 1994 | 1 | 6% |
| 1993 | 5 | 19% |
| 1992 | 1 | 17% |
| 1991 | 1 | 10% |
| 1990 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1998 Jeep Laredo
15 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsBrakes
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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology