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#BS-1998-JEELAR-599C

1998 Jeep Laredo

Based on reports from 43 owners and 0 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
43
Crashes
9
Fires
2
Recalls
0
TSBs
10
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Preliminary Verdict

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Based on 43 complaints, 9 crashes, 2 fires, and 0 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Power Train:automatic Transmission:park/neutral Start Interlock SwitchHIGH

6 owners reported power train:automatic transmission:park/neutral start interlock switch issues — failures commonly reported around 156K miles.

!Inspect the Power Train:automatic TransmissionMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

2
0–30K
30–60K
1
60–90K
1
90–120K
2
120–150K
7
150K+

Peak failure range: 150K+ miles (7 reports) • Median: 156K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Power Train:automatic Transmission:park/neutral Start Interlock Switch (6 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Where the complaints fall

Power Train:automatic Transmission:park/neutral Start Interlock Switch6 (14%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission4 (9%)
Air Bags:frontal2 (5%)
Electrical2 (5%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components2 (5%)
Fuel System2 (5%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column Shift1 (2%)
Lights1 (2%)

1998 Jeep Laredo: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Power Train:automatic Transmission:park/neutral Start Interlock Switch Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission:park/neutral Start Interlock Switch complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 1998 Jeep Laredo, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 156,230 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 156K-mile mark.

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 1998 Jeep Laredo, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:automatic transmission-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Air Bags:frontal Issues

Air Bags:frontal complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 1998 Jeep Laredo, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to air bags:frontal-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 1998 Jeep Laredo, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1998 Jeep Laredo. Recent trend: stable.

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 43 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 0 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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1998 Jeep Laredo: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1998 Jeep Laredo?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1998 Jeep Laredo is related to the power train:automatic transmission:park/neutral start interlock switch, with 6 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1998 Jeep Laredo reliable?
The 1998 Jeep Laredo has 43 complaints, 9 crash reports, and 2 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 1998 Jeep Laredo problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1998 Jeep Laredo have any recalls?
No recalls have been issued for the 1998 Jeep Laredo according to NHTSA records.
What mileage do Jeep Laredo problems start?
Based on 13 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 156,230 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 150K+ mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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