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1998 Overland LoradoProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1998 Overland Lorado, most often about the tires. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage34kTires, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 1, 2004. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1998 Overland Lorado has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Tires10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1998 Overland Lorado recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Electrical system: wiring

Recall 99V-329 · Nov 22, 1999 · 281 vehicles

Risk. IF THE CONDUIT SAGS, IT GETS TOO CLOSE TO THE EXHAUST AND WILL OVERHEAT THE COPPER WIRING INSIDE AND BURN, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Overland.

Best & worst years

1998 vs. every other Lorado year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Lorado median. How we score

'98'99'00
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Lorado owners report

Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WHILE DRIVING ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS TIRES BLEW OUT. MICHELIN TIRES WERE MADE TO HOLD THE CAPACITY OF A MOTOR HOME, AND SHOULD NOT HAVE BLOWN OUT. THE MOTOR HOME WAS NOT OVERLOADED, AND HAD THE PROPER TIRE PRESSURE. *AK THE TIRES FAILED WITH AN EXPLOSIVE FORCE AND CAUSED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE…
Complaint 10059723 · Apr 1, 2004 · 33,635 miles

Own a 1998 Lorado?

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