MYRModel Year Report

1998 Jeep Laredo

▲ Better than typical
1998 Jeep Laredo
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:45:29.870Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Jeep Laredo Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1998 highlighted. 1986: 2 complaints 1986 1988: 3 complaints 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 1998 1999: 60 complaints 1999 2000: 81 complaints 2001: 70 complaints 2002: 80 complaints 2002 2003: 57 complaints 2006: 20 complaints 2006
1998: 33 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

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

POWER TRAIN 45%

45% of complaints: power train — 15 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing park/neutral start interlock switch and automatic transmission.

CRASH INJURY
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20110519

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20060213

TRANSMISSION PUT INTO PARK AND DRIVER LEFT. IT JUMPED OUT OF PARK INTO REVERSE. CROSSED A HIGHWAY AND HIT SOME TREES, AND ENDED UP IN A RAVINE. NO ONE WAS IN THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME . *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19990722

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 12%

12% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe and belts and associated pulleys.

FIRE
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IT FIRST STARTED OUT AS THIS..

NHTSA ODI report, 20150127

Also filed under ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SERVICE BRAKES 9%

9% of complaints: service brakes — 3 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 9%

9% of complaints: electrical system — 3 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing interior/under dash.

FIRE
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140204

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 9%

9% of complaints: exterior lighting — 3 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing switch and high/low beam dimmer switch.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1998 Jeep Laredo — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (15 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (3 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1997 ● 1996 ● 2003

WORST YEARS

◆ 2000 ◆ 2002 ● 2001

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FAQ

Is the 1998 Jeep Laredo reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1998 Jeep Laredo is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1998 Jeep Laredo?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 45% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1998 Jeep Laredo have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.