1993 Jeep Laredo Problems
Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component
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What this page shows
Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 1993 Jeep Laredo, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Reports by component
Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category
- Brakes1235.3%
- Electrical514.7%
- Powertrain (other)411.8%
- Engine38.8%
- Suspension25.9%
- Transmission25.9%
- Visibility12.9%
- Body & structure12.9%
- Driver assistance12.9%
- Fuel system12.9%
- Steering12.9%
- Airbags12.9%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Each component in detail
What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words
Brakes
Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake.
From owner reports, verbatim
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 JEEP LAREDO. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED ON FEBRUARY 16, 2008 AND INSPECTED BY A MECHANIC ON FEBRUARY 18, 2008. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE BRAKES WERE NOT SECURELY PLACED ON THE VEHICLE AND HE DOES NOT KNOW HOW THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE DRIVEN. THE MECHANIC ALSO STATED THAT THE OIL LEVEL WAS LOW, VERY DIRTY, THE COOLANT OVERFLOW RESERVOIR CAP WAS MISSING, THE SERPENTINE BELT WAS FRAYED AND COMING APART, THE WASHER FLUID COMPARTMENT WAS EMPTY, THE AIR FILTER WAS VERY DIRTY, THE BRAKE FLUID WAS MUDDY, THE VALVE COVER WAS LEAKING, BOTH FRONT CORNER MARKER LIGHTS DO NOT WORK, THE REAR AND FRONT CALIPER BOLTS FAILED, AND THE CALIPER WAS DIGGING INTO THE RIM WITH FORCE. THE MECHANIC ALSO STATED THAT THE REAR MAIN SEAL, TRANSMISSION CASE, AND TRANSFER CASE WERE LEAKING. THE BRAKE LINE WAS DESTROYED FROM FRONT TO BACK, THE REAR AND FRONT RIMS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, AND THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WAS BLOWN OUT. THE APPROXIMATE COST TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS $3,000 TO $4,000. A COMPLAINT WAS FILED WITH THE STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL AND THEY ARE SENDING ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS FOR THE CONTACT TO COMPLETE. THEY ALSO CONFIRMED THAT THE FAILURES WERE COVERED UNDER THE LEMON LAW AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO FILE A POLICE REPORT. THE DEALER DID NOT MENTION ANY FAILURES WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 175,001.
AT THE TIME THE CONSUMER RECIEVED RECALL NOTICE FOR FRONT BRAKE ROTOR CONSUMER BELIEVES THE ROTORS WERE WORKING PROPERLY, SHORTLY AFTER INSTALLATION OF NEW ROTORS THEY BEGAN TO FAIL, CONSUMER QUESTIONING WEATHER OLD ROTORS WERE REPLACED OR IF NEW ROTORS WERE DEFECTIVE. NLM
Electrical
Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.
From owner reports, verbatim
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1993 JEEP LAREDO GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AS SOON AS HE STARTED THE IGNITION. THE FIRE ORIGINATED FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND POLICE WERE CALLED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS AVAILABLE. THERE WERE NO REPORTED INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED IN THE FIRE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED OF 68 MPH NOTICED SMELL OF RUBBER BURNING. PULLED VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, TURNED ENGINE OFF AND POPPED THE HOOD. NOTICED SMOKE, AND THEN FIRE COMMENCED ON THE ENGINE. STATE POLICE AND THE LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK *ML
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Powertrain (other)
Powertrain reports that are not specifically the engine or transmission — driveshafts, axles, transfer cases and differentials.
From owner reports, verbatim
INTERMITTENTLY REAR AXEL LOCKS UP WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING VIBRATION TO THE DRIVETRAIN. DEALER HAS INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. *AK
U-JOINTS FAILED.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Engine
Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.
From owner reports, verbatim
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 JEEP LAREDO. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED ON FEBRUARY 16, 2008 AND INSPECTED BY A MECHANIC ON FEBRUARY 18, 2008. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE BRAKES WERE NOT SECURELY PLACED ON THE VEHICLE AND HE DOES NOT KNOW HOW THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE DRIVEN. THE MECHANIC ALSO STATED THAT THE OIL LEVEL WAS LOW, VERY DIRTY, THE COOLANT OVERFLOW RESERVOIR CAP WAS MISSING, THE SERPENTINE BELT WAS FRAYED AND COMING APART, THE WASHER FLUID COMPARTMENT WAS EMPTY, THE AIR FILTER WAS VERY DIRTY, THE BRAKE FLUID WAS MUDDY, THE VALVE COVER WAS LEAKING, BOTH FRONT CORNER MARKER LIGHTS DO NOT WORK, THE REAR AND FRONT CALIPER BOLTS FAILED, AND THE CALIPER WAS DIGGING INTO THE RIM WITH FORCE. THE MECHANIC ALSO STATED THAT THE REAR MAIN SEAL, TRANSMISSION CASE, AND TRANSFER CASE WERE LEAKING. THE BRAKE LINE WAS DESTROYED FROM FRONT TO BACK, THE REAR AND FRONT RIMS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, AND THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WAS BLOWN OUT. THE APPROXIMATE COST TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS $3,000 TO $4,000. A COMPLAINT WAS FILED WITH THE STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL AND THEY ARE SENDING ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS FOR THE CONTACT TO COMPLETE. THEY ALSO CONFIRMED THAT THE FAILURES WERE COVERED UNDER THE LEMON LAW AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO FILE A POLICE REPORT. THE DEALER DID NOT MENTION ANY FAILURES WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 175,001.
VEHICLE EXPERIENCES CONTINUOUS STARTING PROBLEMS, UNABLE TO DETERMINE SOURCE.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Suspension
Reports naming suspension components — springs, struts, shocks, control arms and related hardware.
From owner reports, verbatim
CAR SHAKES OUT OF CONTROL ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT EVERY TIME HAS BEEN DOCUMENTED SINCE TIME OF PURCHASE AND HAS NEVER BEEN FIXED IT IS VERY SCARY HAVING CHILDREN RIDE IN THE CAR AND HAVING THE CAR SHAKE OUT OF CONTROL EVERY CAR RIDE. THE CAR SHAKES SO BAD ON THE FREEWAY AT CERTAIN POINTS FOR NO REASON IT IS BEYOND SCARY TO DRIVE.*AK
LOOSE STEERING COLUMN.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Transmission
Reports naming the automatic or manual transmission, including shifting behaviour, shudder, slipping and transmission control modules.
From owner reports, verbatim
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 JEEP LAREDO. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED ON FEBRUARY 16, 2008 AND INSPECTED BY A MECHANIC ON FEBRUARY 18, 2008. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE BRAKES WERE NOT SECURELY PLACED ON THE VEHICLE AND HE DOES NOT KNOW HOW THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE DRIVEN. THE MECHANIC ALSO STATED THAT THE OIL LEVEL WAS LOW, VERY DIRTY, THE COOLANT OVERFLOW RESERVOIR CAP WAS MISSING, THE SERPENTINE BELT WAS FRAYED AND COMING APART, THE WASHER FLUID COMPARTMENT WAS EMPTY, THE AIR FILTER WAS VERY DIRTY, THE BRAKE FLUID WAS MUDDY, THE VALVE COVER WAS LEAKING, BOTH FRONT CORNER MARKER LIGHTS DO NOT WORK, THE REAR AND FRONT CALIPER BOLTS FAILED, AND THE CALIPER WAS DIGGING INTO THE RIM WITH FORCE. THE MECHANIC ALSO STATED THAT THE REAR MAIN SEAL, TRANSMISSION CASE, AND TRANSFER CASE WERE LEAKING. THE BRAKE LINE WAS DESTROYED FROM FRONT TO BACK, THE REAR AND FRONT RIMS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, AND THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WAS BLOWN OUT. THE APPROXIMATE COST TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS $3,000 TO $4,000. A COMPLAINT WAS FILED WITH THE STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL AND THEY ARE SENDING ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS FOR THE CONTACT TO COMPLETE. THEY ALSO CONFIRMED THAT THE FAILURES WERE COVERED UNDER THE LEMON LAW AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO FILE A POLICE REPORT. THE DEALER DID NOT MENTION ANY FAILURES WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 175,001.
TRANSMISSION FAILED.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Visibility
Reports naming windshields, glass, wipers, defrosters and mirrors.
From owner reports, verbatim
WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE ENTIRE REARVIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY FELL OFF.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Body & structure
Reports naming the vehicle structure, frame, body panels, doors, hood and trim.
From owner reports, verbatim
WATER COMES INSIDE THE VEHICLE WHEN ITS RAINING, UNKNOWN WATER ENTRY POINT. *AK
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Driver assistance
Reports naming forward-collision avoidance, lane keeping, back-over prevention, cruise control and related electronic driver-assistance systems.
From owner reports, verbatim
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSING A VEHICLE COLLISION.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Fuel system
Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks.
From owner reports, verbatim
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES LOCK UP WHEN VEHICLE HITS POTHOLE IN THE ROAD WHILE BRAKING. *AK
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Steering
Reports naming the steering system — racks, columns, power-steering assist and steering linkage.
From owner reports, verbatim
LOOSE STEERING COLUMN.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Airbags
Reports naming the air-bag system — deployment behaviour, inflators, sensors and warning lights.
From owner reports, verbatim
NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVERS AIR BAG IN ACCIDENT,CAUSING INJURY. *DSH
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.
Elsewhere on this vehicle
Data sources
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — owner-reported complaints and the components recorded on them
Data on this page last refreshed .