1998 Jeep Laredo Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 12%of 33 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 10,005miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the fuel system of the 1998 Jeep Laredo, 12% of the 33 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,005 miles.
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.
“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 miles“Fuel indicator gauge fluctuates between fuel supply and empty, and low fuel alarm activates even when fuel tank is full. Attempted to track actual fuel supply by overhead console display, but that display fluctuates with fuel indicator gauge also. While driving, even with full tank, fuel indicator gauge and low fuel alarm keeps activating. The only time it is possible to be sure of fuel supply is when fuel tank is refueled. Told dealership service department of problem while in for service, but they stated they were not aware of any problem with the fuel indicator gauge. …”
NHTSA complaint #10100349, filed 2004-11, 20,000 miles“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“Gas gauge will show that vehicle can go 50 miles, but runs out of gas. Dealer is looking for the remedy. Vehicle runs out of gas at 1/4 tank due to fuel sending unit failure. The 96 and 97 models had recall for exactly the same problem that 98 model is experiencing. The customer requests investigation.”
NHTSA complaint #873239, filed 2000-10Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 2% |
| 2002 | 2 | 3% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 3 | 4% |
| 1999 | 2 | 3% |
| 1998 | 4 | 12% |
| 1997 | 12 | 32% |
| 1996 | 3 | 6% |
| 1995 | 2 | 10% |
| 1993 | 1 | 4% |
| 1990 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1998 Jeep Laredo
15 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsBrakes
3 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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