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1997 Jeep Laredo

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Mar 16, 2016
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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2 injuries, 0 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 38 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1997 Jeep Laredo, most frequently naming the fuel system, engine and brakes categories. 8 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Engine915.5%
  • Brakes712.1%
  • Body & structure610.3%
  • Electrical610.3%
  • Interior & seats35.2%
  • Powertrain (other)35.2%
  • Visibility23.4%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

No recalls in our database for this model year

That does not guarantee a specific vehicle is unaffected — recalls are issued against VINs, and new campaigns are announced regularly. Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov.

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Driver assistanceElectricalFuel system
Filed Mar 16, 2016

I OWN A 1997 JEEP LAREDO & RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V252000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STRUCTURE) NO DEALERSHIP SO I DROVE 120 MILES TO NEAREST JEEP SERVICE DEPT. THEY KEPT THE VEHICLE FOR 4 HOURS THEN STATED THE PARTS THAT WERE NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE AN EXPECTED DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. IT HAS BEEN OVER A YEAR AND I NEVER HEARD BACK. SINCE THEN I APPLIED FOR THE $100 GIFT CARD AND THEY SAID I AM INELIGIBLE SINCE THE ITEM WAS ALREADY REPAIRED. THIS JEEP HAS SO MANY ISSUES. ELECTRICAL SHORT THROUGHOUT ENTIRE VEHICLE THAT CUTS OUT STEREO, BLINKERS, RUNNING LIGHTS, BRAKE LIGHTS, DASH LIGHTS. ITS NOT THE FUSES EITHER. THE DRIVERS DOOR HINGES ARE ROTTING. THE CAR NOW STALLS DAILY EVEN WHEN GOING FREEWAY SPEEDS. THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT MOTOR HAS SEIZED AND NO LONGER ADJUSTS. ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON AND IT NOW WON'T PASS SMOG TESTS. THE FRONT CAR SHAKES AND NEEDS TIE RODS. I AM EXPERIENCING A COMPLETE LOSS. MY ONLY OPTION IS TO SCRAP THE VEHICLE SINCE REPAIRS WOULD COST MORE THAN THE VEHICLE IS WORTH.

NHTSA ID
10849894
Incident
Dec 10, 2015
Mileage
200,000 mi
Fuel system
Filed Dec 17, 2014

MY 97 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO, IS HAVING STALLING ISSUES,I'VE CHANGED NUMEROUS SENSORS, FUEL PUMP, DISTRIBUTOR, THE VEHICLE WILL DRIVE FIND FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS THEN OUT OF THE BLUE IT WILL JUST SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING,HAVE NO PROBLEM AT THE MOMENT OF IT STARTING BACK UP,BUT THIS IS GETTING FRUSTRATING WITH ALL THE MONEY AND TIME I'VE SPENT TRYING TO FIGURE THIS PROBLEM OUT, AND TO FIND OUT THAT OTHER ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUES.PLEASE IF ANY WAY POSSIBLE. SOMEONE NEEDS TO HELP MYSELF AND THE OTHER FIND A SOLUTION TO THESE ISSUES. *TR

NHTSA ID
10666961
Incident
Aug 10, 2011
Mileage
175,000 mi
BrakesPowertrain (other)
Filed Aug 22, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED INTO THE REVERSE POSITION IT ERRONEOUSLY ACCELERATED AND THE BRAKES BECAME DISENGAGED. THE PROBLEM OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

NHTSA ID
10627400
Incident
Aug 21, 2014
AirbagsElectrical
Filed Mar 16, 2014

I DRIVE A 1997 JEEP LAREDO IT BACK FIRES AND STALLS GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY WITH NO WARNING. IT HAS STALLED AT A STOP LIGHTS. AND HELP UP TRAFFIC HAVE REPLACED SENSORS AND NOW GOING TO TRY CHANGING FUEL PUMP. AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF HOW SAFE IS THAT CAME CLOSE TO BEING REAR ENDED BY A SEMI WITH MY GRAND KIDS IN VEHICLE BECAUSE OF IT CUTTING OUT AND LOOSING POWER AT 55MPH THESE JEEPS ARE DEATH TRAPS AND SHOULD BE RECALLED BEFORE SOMEONE IS KILLED AND THEN ITS TO LATE WHAT IS IT GOING TO TAKE AND HOW MANY COMPLAINTS DO YOU NEED TO FIX THE PROBLEM. *TR

NHTSA ID
10572614
Incident
Oct 26, 2012
Mileage
146,000 mi
Fuel system
Filed Jan 17, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 JEEP LAREDO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V252000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STRUCTURE) AND STATED THAT THE PARTS THAT WERE NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE AN EXPECTED DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

NHTSA ID
10560415
Incident
Jan 17, 2014
ElectricalFuel system
Filed Jul 16, 2013

VEHICLE STALLS AND CUT OFF AT ANY SPEED. SOMETIMES IT CRANKS BACK UP ,OTHER TIMES IMMOBILE HAVE TO WAIT 20-30 MINS TO RESTART. BACKFIRES. BLOWN OUT 2 MUFFLERS. SPENT HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS ON NEEDLESS PARTS. SENSORS, SPARK PLUGS,ROTARY CAP ETC. STILL STALLS,CUT OFF IN MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC.INSIDE LIGHTS WILL NOT WORK.HAD TO REMOVE FUSE,LIGHTS REMAIN ON ALL THE TIME. VERY UNSAFE TO ME AND MY FAMILY. NEVER KNOW WHEN IT WILL RUN OR STOP.STALLING WILL CAUSE SERIOUS REAR END COLLISION AND MAYBE CAUSE FIRE.WITH SO MANY COMPLAINTS,I AM SHOCKED THERE IS NO RECALL.THESE JEEPS ARE UNRELIABLE,UNSAFE,EMBARRASSING AND ONEDAY WILL CAUSE SERIOUS ACCIDENT .ABS LIGHT ON,ENGINE LIGHT NEVER GOES OUT.I HAVE SPENT MOST OF DAYS AT THE MECHANIC.JEEP DEALERSHIP WILL NOT INTERVENE TO RESOLVE ISSUE. *TR

NHTSA ID
10525273
Incident
Jul 25, 2012
Mileage
100,000 mi
Engine
Filed Jan 27, 2012

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 JEEP LAREDO. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL AT ANYTIME WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. THE CONTACT HAD TO RESTART THE VEHICLE IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO PERFORM NORMALLY. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED BUT WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIRING THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 106,000.

NHTSA ID
10445584
Incident
Sep 1, 2011
Mileage
100,000 mi
Engine
Filed Jul 5, 2011
Crash reported

STALLING OUT ISSUE. WENT FROM INTERMITTENT TO FREQUENT. STALLS OUT WHILE DRIVING AND WHILE COMING TO A STOP OR LEAVING A STOP. HAVE REPLACED 3 PCM'S, 1/2 WIRING HARNESS, TOO MANY SENSORS TO COUNT, FUEL PUMP, ETC. HAVE SPENT THOUSANDS & THE MECHANIC CANNOT FIGURE IT OUT. NO CODES EITHER. TEMPERATURE & SPEED DO NOT MATTER IT JUST CONSTANTLY STALLS. THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE HAVE THIS SAME PROBLEM. WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLS SOMETIMES IT WILL RESTART OTHER TIMES IT WILL NOT. THERE IS NO LIGHTS, SOUNDS, NOTHING WHEN IT STALLS. IT JUST CUTS OUT. NO STEERING EITHER! ALSO THE PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION WHICH I HAVE REPLACED ONCE AND NEED TO AGAIN, AND THE FUSE BOX IN THE ENGINE HAS ISSUES, AND THE DIFFERENTIAL I HAVE REPLACED TOO. MY MECHANIC HAS SPENT 6 YEARS TRYING TO FIX THIS PROBLEM. HE EVEN HAD THE DEALERSHIP REPROGRAM THE COMPUTER TO NO AVAIL. CHRYSLER WILL NOT EVEN ADDRESS THE ISSUE. HE EVEN SENT MY TRUCK TO ANOTHER GARAGE FOR EVALUATION. IT STALLED ON THEM TOO HOWEVER THEY COULD NOT FIND THE CAUSE EITHER. THIS IS SO DANGEROUS AND I CANNOT AFFORD ANOTHER VEHICLE. PLEASE HELP AND INVESTIGATE. THEY'RE TOO MANY OF US WITH THIS PROBLEM. *KB

NHTSA ID
10410513
Incident
Mar 11, 2004

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

08-049-20

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.

31-006-19

STRUCTURE

Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.

31-003-19

EQUIPMENT

Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.

31-005-19

EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE

Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.

3100319

STRUCTURE

Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.

3100519

STRUCTURE

Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Jeep Laredo by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2006200032.0
2003570038.8
2002800037.2
2001700033.7
2000810033.0
1999600035.4
1998330047.0
1997Viewing380036.8
1996470039.0
1995200042.9
1994160039.1
1993260040.6
1992600
1991100039.3
1990140034.4
1989400
1988300
1986200

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. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.