MYRModel Year Report

1988 Jeep Laredo

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1988 Jeep Laredo
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:36:03.413Z

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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Jeep Laredo Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1988 highlighted. 1986: 2 complaints 1986 1988: 3 complaints 1988 1989: 4 complaints 1990: 14 complaints 1990 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 2006
1988: 3 complaints
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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, 19950622

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

1 of 3 total reports mentions: exterior lighting.

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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, 20021129

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 of 3 total reports mentions: electrical system.

FIRE
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EXPERIENCE TWO ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950224

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1988 Jeep Laredo — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1998 ▲ 1997 ● 1996

WORST YEARS

◆ 2000 ◆ 2002 ● 2001

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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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.