1998 JEEP LAREDO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

43

Owner Complaints

9 Crashes 2 Fires

0

Recalls

NO ACTIVE RECALLS

0

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1998 JEEP LAREDO

The 1998 JEEP LAREDO has received a total of 43 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch (6 complaints), Power Trainautomatic Transmission (4 complaints), and Air Bagsfrontal (2 complaints).

Recalls for the 1998 JEEP LAREDO

There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1998 JEEP LAREDO. No Active Recalls

Owner Complaints for the 1998 JEEP LAREDO

43 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 JEEP LAREDO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
Complaints: 6 4 Crashes 3 Injuries
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 4 3 Crashes 2 Injuries
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 2 2 Crashes
Electrical System
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 1
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
Complaints: 1
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 1
Parking Brakedrivelinehydraulichoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Power Train
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
Complaints: 1
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 1
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 1
Steering
Complaints: 1
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
Complaints: 1
Suspension
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11193435 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | | 10 miles
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.
#10885489 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | | 125,000 miles
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.
#10679317 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | 206,604 miles Fire
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
#10679317 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | | 206,604 miles Fire
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
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.

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Safety Rating for the 1998 JEEP LAREDO

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 JEEP LAREDO in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 JEEP LAREDO

No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.

NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 JEEP LAREDO

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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