1995 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 1995 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
- Suspension312.0%
- Transmission312.0%
- Brakes312.0%
- Visibility28.0%
- Driver assistance28.0%
- Engine28.0%
- Fuel system28.0%
- Steering28.0%
- Airbags28.0%
- Electrical14.0%
- Body & structure14.0%
- Heating & air conditioning14.0%
- Seat belts14.0%
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
Suspension
Reports naming suspension components — springs, struts, shocks, control arms and related hardware.
From owner reports, verbatim
TIRES OFF BALANCED AND MISALIGNED CAUSING VEHICLE TO SHIMMY, SHAKE, AND BOUNCE WHILE ACCELERATING UP A HILL BETWEEN 30-55 MPH, ALMOST TO THEM POINT OF LOSS OF CONTROL.
SUSPENSION PROBLEMS.
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
TRANSMISSIONS FAILS WHEN STOPPING FOR A LIGHT OR STOP SIGN AND WHEN READY TO DRIVE TRANSMISSION DRAGS THEN POPS INTO GEAR I HAVE TO PUT THE CAR IN 2ND GEAR TO TAKE OFF THEN PUT INTO TO DRIVE AND THIS IS A AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS ESPECIALLY WHEN IT RAINS THE CAR SLIDES. *TR
WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DRIVER TRIED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND WAS ABLE TO DO SO. HOWEVER, THE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO SHIFTED GEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Brakes
Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake.
From owner reports, verbatim
FRONT AND REAR BRAKE ROTORS MADE A GRINDING NOISE WHILE BACKING UP VERY SLOWLY. NLM
CRUISE CONTROL VACUUM RESERVOIR LEAKED, CAUSING CRUISE CONTROL TO FAIL.
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
NO HEAT! NO HEAT EVEN AFTER REPLACING THERMOSTSAT TWICE. *TR
WHILE DRIVING AND STOPPING AT A TOLL BAR DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW WOULD NOT COME DOWN. CONSUMER FELT THAT WHEN DOORS OPENED AND CLOSED AND WIRES WERE BEING FOLDED, CAUSING THEM TO SHORT OUT AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TO SPARK, AND NOT WORK PROPERLY.*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
WHILE EXITING FROM HIGHWAY THROTTLE PEDAL STUCK IN THE FULL ON POSITION, RERSULTING IN UNWANTED ACCELERATION DUE TO FLOOR MAT INTERFERENCE. ONLY AFTER SHIFTING INTO NEUTRAL, CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO STOP VEHICLE.
CRUISE CONTROL VACUUM RESERVOIR LEAKED, CAUSING CRUISE CONTROL TO FAIL.
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
CRUISE CONTROL VACUUM RESERVOIR LEAKED, CAUSING CRUISE CONTROL TO FAIL.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. *SD
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
CONSUMER VEHICLE REQUIRED A NEW FUEL PUMP AND GAS TANK DUE TO THE CORROSION OCCURING BETWEEN THE TANK AND THE GAS USED. NLM
CUSTOMER STS JEEP LAREDO CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED IN PARKING LOT AFTER BEING DRIVEN 3 OR 4 HOURS SEEM TO THINK IT WAS A SPONTANEOUS. TT
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
I PURCHASED A USED SUV AND NOTICED THAT AFTER DRIVING FOR APPROX. 30 MINUTES THE CAR APPEARS TO HAVE DIFFICULTY MAKING A TURN. WHEN I DISCUSS THIS MATTER WITH TWO OTHER PERSONS WHO HAVE THE SAME CAR AS I, I WAS INFORMED THAT THEIR CAR HAS THE SAME IDENTICAL PROBLEM. ONE OWNER HAS HAD THE PROBLEM CORRECTED BY THEIR MECHANIC, THE OTHER CANNOT FIND THE REASONING. *NM
WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY 58 MPH THE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOOSE, ALMOST LOST CONTROL. ABLE TO GET OFF OF FREEWAY,. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER, THE PLASTIC CLIP WAS REDRILLED TO HOLD TOGETHER TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. *AK
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
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AND ANOTHER VEHICLE WAS TURNING INTO LANE. TO AVOID THE OTHER VEHICLE, CONSUMER'S VEHICLE SLID INTO OTHER VEHICLE. AIRBAG LIGHT FLASHED ON DASHBOARD PANEL, BUT AIRBAGS DIDN'T GO OFF. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
WHILE TRYING TO PUT VEHICLE IN GARAGE, VEHICLE ACCELERATED, CAUSING THE CAR TO RUN INTO GARAGE AND DURING IMPACT DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Electrical
Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.
From owner reports, verbatim
CONSUMER WILL PROVIDE INFORMATION ON HOW THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *JB
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
WHILE DRIVING AND STOPPING AT A TOLL BAR DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW WOULD NOT COME DOWN. CONSUMER FELT THAT WHEN DOORS OPENED AND CLOSED AND WIRES WERE BEING FOLDED, CAUSING THEM TO SHORT OUT AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TO SPARK, AND NOT WORK PROPERLY.*AK
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Heating & air conditioning
Reports naming the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning system.
From owner reports, verbatim
THE VEHICLE CONSTANTLY LEAKED WATER FROM THE AIR CONDITIONER CONDENSER. THE WATER WAS LEAKING BETWEEN THE FIRE WALL AND THE FLOOR. THE MANUFACTURER SUGGESTED THAT A HOLE BE DRILLED NEAR THE CONDENSER SO THE WATER COULD DRIP OUT THEN SEAL THE HOLE UP. THIS SOLUTION DIDN'T WORK AND WITHIN THREE MONTHS THE WATER WAS THERE AGAIN. *NLM
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Seat belts
Reports naming seat belts, buckles, retractors and pretensioners.
From owner reports, verbatim
ALL FOUR OF THE SEATBELT ASSEMBLY HAVE FAILED, THIS WAS DISCOVERED BY ACCIDENT WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED SWIFTLY MY SON RECEIVED VERY MINOR INJURIES BUT THIS INCIDENT PROMPTED US TO HAVE ALL BELTS CHECKED AT THE LOCAL JEEP DEALERSHIP AND ALL OF THE SEAT BELTS WERE DISCOVERED TO BE FAULTY NOT WORKING. THIS IS A 1995 JEEP CHEROKEE WITH ONLY 84,000 MILES. THIS WAS REPORTED TO THE CHRYSLER CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AS I AM SCARED THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF SIMILAR FAILED SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY'S THAT WILL ONLY BE DISCOVERED NOT TO BE WORKING IN AN EMERGENCY WHEN THEY NEED TO WORK THE MOST, I THINK ALL VEHICLES OF A SIMILAR AGE FITTED WITH THIS BRAND OF SEAT BELT SHOULD BE CHECKED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. *TR
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 .