MYRModel Year Report

1988 Jeep Laredo

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1988 Jeep Laredo
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:47:44.911Z

Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
3

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1986: 2 complaints 1988: 3 complaints 1988 3 1989: 4 complaints 1990: 14 complaints 1991: 10 complaints 1992: 6 complaints 1993: 26 complaints 1993 1994: 16 complaints 1995: 20 complaints 1996: 47 complaints 1996 1997: 38 complaints 1998: 33 complaints 1999: 60 complaints 1999 2000: 81 complaints 2001: 70 complaints 2002: 80 complaints 2002 2003: 57 complaints 2006: 20 complaints
1986: 2 complaints 1988: 3 complaints 1988 3 1989: 4 complaints 1990: 14 complaints 1991: 10 complaints 1991 1992: 6 complaints 1993: 26 complaints 1993 1994: 16 complaints 1995: 20 complaints 1995 1996: 47 complaints 1997: 38 complaints 1997 1998: 33 complaints 1999: 60 complaints 1999 2000: 81 complaints 2001: 70 complaints 2001 2002: 80 complaints 2003: 57 complaints 2003 2006: 20 complaints
1986: 2 complaints 1986 1988: 3 complaints 1988 3 1989: 4 complaints 1989 1990: 14 complaints 1990 1991: 10 complaints 1991 1992: 6 complaints 1992 1993: 26 complaints 1993 1994: 16 complaints 1994 1995: 20 complaints 1995 1996: 47 complaints 1996 1997: 38 complaints 1997 1998: 33 complaints 1998 1999: 60 complaints 1999 2000: 81 complaints 2000 2001: 70 complaints 2001 2002: 80 complaints 2002 2003: 57 complaints 2003 2006: 20 complaints 2006

1988: 3 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19862
19883
19894
199014
199110
19926
199326
199416
199520
199647
199738
199833
199960
200081
200170
200280
200357
200620

Known problem areas

Only 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Seat belts

1 of 3 total reports mentions: seat belts.

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Passenger side seat belt is fraying when retracting into position. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-06-22

Exterior lighting

1 of 3 total reports mentions: exterior lighting, most commonly citing tail lights.

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The consumer stated that while driving and without warning the taillight did not work and could have caused a distraction to the other driver's. The dealer was notified.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-11-29

Electrical system

1 of 3 total reports mentions: electrical system, most commonly citing front underhood.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Experience two engine compartment fires. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-02-24

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1988 Jeep Laredo — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Seat belts: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Exterior lighting: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 1 report on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 1988 Jeep Laredo reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1988 Jeep Laredo?
The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1988 Jeep Laredo have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.