1998 Jeep Laredo recalls & problems
The 1998 Jeep Laredo has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 33 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is power train (15 complaints).
Recalls0safety recalls
Complaints33filed by owners
Crashes · fires9 · 1reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths5 · 0reported in complaints
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 1998 Jeep Laredo.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Power train Automatic transmission › Park/neutral start interlock switch; Automatic transmission | 15 | — |
| Engine and engine cooling Engine › Gasoline › Belts and associated pulleys; Engine | 4 | — |
| Exterior lighting Headlights › Switch; Headlights › High/low beam dimmer switch | 3 | — |
| Service brakes, hydraulic Foundation components; Foundation components › Disc | 3 | — |
| Electrical system Wiring › Interior/under dash | 3 | — |
| Air bags Frontal | 2 | — |
| Steering Gear box (other than rack and pinion) | 2 | — |
| Suspension Rear | 2 | — |
| Fuel system, gasoline Delivery › Fuel pump | 2 | — |
| Equipment Electrical › Radio/tape deck/cd etc. | 1 | — |
| Fuel system, other Storage › Fuel gauge system | 1 | — |
| Parking brake Driveline › Hydraulic › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Apr 1, 2019 · 10 milesFuel/propulsion 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. - Jul 18, 2013 · 125,000 milesLatches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
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. - Jan 27, 2015 · 206,604 miles · fireEngine and engine 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 . *TR - Aug 15, 2014 · 206,000 milesExterior lighting › Headlights › High/low beam dimmer switch
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. - Sep 19, 2013 · 100,117 milesElectrical system
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. THE PRODUCT HAS FAULTS AND SHOULD BE ADDRESSED BY THE MANUFACTURER BEFORE A COSTLY/ LAWSUIT/DEATH OCCURS.… - May 18, 2011 · 215,782 miles · crash · 1 injuryPower train › Automatic transmission
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 - May 8, 2011 · 218,920 milesSteering
VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL AT 70 MPH. *TR - Feb 10, 2006 · crash · 1 injuryPower train › Automatic transmission
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 complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.