1993 Jeep Laredo: problems, recalls and reliability

0 recalls and 26 owner complaints on record; most reports concern service brakes, hydraulic.

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typical failure mileage, mi

All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.

Among the quietest Laredo years (#9 of 9 by complaints, age-adjusted)No recall campaigns3 fire reports

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Common problems

Computed from 26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.

Limited data: only 26 complaints on record for this model year - too few for percentage statistics. Bars show raw report counts; read them as individual owner reports, not reliability rates.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic (brakes)10 complaints

Electrical System (battery, wiring, electronics)4 complaints

Power Train (transmission, axles, driveline)3 complaints

Engine And Engine Cooling (engine, radiator, overheating)2 complaints

Steering (steering wheel, rack, power assist)1 complaint

Visibility (windshield, wipers, defroster, mirrors)1 complaint

“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.”Owner report · Electrical System · Nov 2008

“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”Owner report · Electrical System · Feb 2000

“Intermittently rear axel locks up while driving, causing vibration to the drivetrain. Dealer has inspected the vehicle. *ak”Owner report · Power Train · Nov 1999

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“Engine module is defective or shorted out. Indicator light constantly flashes. The problem results in ABS brakes,/rear lights (brake and stop) failure. Engine coolant is low, but fluid is sufficient. Also, oil is low, but sufficient. Incident occurs mostly when weather is damp. Dealer contacted. Warranty does not cover. Dealer cannot duplicate the problem. *ak”Owner report · Electrical System · Oct 1997

“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”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic

“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”Owner report · Suspension

When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 4 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 1993 Jeep Laredo reliable?

NHTSA has 26 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 1993 Jeep Laredo. The most complained-about area is service brakes, hydraulic.

Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.