1999 Jeep Laredo: problems, recalls and reliability
0 recalls and 60 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is service brakes, hydraulic (27% of complaints); the 1997 and 1998 model years look more trouble-free.
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0
recalls
60
owner complaints
1
fire reports
86,000
typical failure mileage, mi
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
No recall campaignsProblems tend to appear late (median 86,000 mi)Weak spot: service brakes, hydraulic (27%)1 fire report
Common problems
Computed from 60 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic (brakes)27% · 16 complaints
Seats15% · 9 complaints
Air Bags (airbags and crash sensors)13% · 8 complaints
Power Train (transmission, axles, driveline)10% · 6 complaints
Structure (body, frame, doors, rust)5% · 3 complaints
Exterior Lighting (headlights, taillights)5% · 3 complaints
“I have a 99 jeep grand cherokee laredo and we noticed that the fuel tank skid plate was all rusty. And pieces were falling off. My boyfriend looked at it and come to find out the skid plate is the only thing holding my gas tank in. The one side where the bolts are were all rusted and not even connected so my gas tank was about to fall out of my car and only being held in by the other bolt on the other side. I think this is a true hazard and needs to be recalled asap! Ever jeep I see has the same issue with rusty skid plates over the gas tank. My jeep. Runs grew and body is fine the gas tank skid plate needs to be fix asap recall now! I'm scared to drive my car with my kids in it”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Sep 2015
“For a couple of years now my air bag warning light comes on and an intermittent warning chime (1999 jeep grand cherokee laredo). I have not had it repaired because I can't afford the expense. I don't know if the airbag will deploy when it shouldn't or if it will not deploy when it should. I have seen the same complaint on this safety website and think it should be addressed by jeep.”Owner report · Air Bags · Sep 2014
“The air bag light constantly comes on and chimes on my 1999 jeep grand cherokee laredo. It is mostly when I make a left turn. This is a very costly repair. The manufacturer should make a re-call of all these jeeps. What are you waiting for "a terrible accident" I found out that all jeeps made in 1999 have this defect, and nothing has been done about it. Concern jeep owner. *tr”Owner report · Air Bags · Aug 2014
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“Jeep shuts down while driving at any speed. Will shut down/stall and may start back up or might be 10 minutes or two hours or the next day before it will start again. Stalling has gotten progressively more frequently. I have almost been rear ended twice when it stalls. Been to several mechanics and no one has been able to correct problem. *tr”Owner report · Electrical System · Jan 2014
“I was driving on the highway and all of a sudden I herd a loud noise and before I knew it my truck was filled with smoke and I couldnt see out the wind shield I had to hurry up and get to the side by the guard rail while struggling to see, and I had my kids in the car with me .I had to have it towed to my house my mechanic came to check it and discovered a big hole and when he took the engine out he said you could tell it was there already and the dealership had to patch it up before they sold it to me because it was to perfect and I only had the truck for 1 year. *tr”Owner report · Engine · Jul 2013
“I was driving my jeep in traffic when the front drivers seat dropped at the front left corner. The weld on the seat snapped,and now the seat wobbles from front left to back right, worried that the rest will break when im driving and kill someone or myself in a bad accident. Read hundreds of the same complains and to me it should be a recall and sort it out before its to late.the jeep dealer did not want to know. *tr”Owner report · Seats · Mar 2013
“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 jeep laredo. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer but was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 111,000. The current mileage was approximately 113,000.”Owner report · Air Bags · Nov 2012
“When I first bought the car used in 2002 I noticed a quick flash of my lights at night on/off/on while driving. Thought I was imagining at the time. It would system shut down only at stops and very infrequent. I drive it daily and now it happens 3-6 times a week with no warning. Total system shut down. Engine stalls and all gauges are off. Loss of brakes and power steering. It has always started back up. At stop lights, on the road at high speed, it used to happen only at stop lights but now it happens anywhere and much more frequent. Very scary. *tr”Owner report · Electrical System · May 2011
“I own a 1999 jeep grand cherokee. The air bag light stays on all the time and the chime for it goes off very often. I have taken it to a dealer and they said that it may be the clock spring. I was later told that many of the models in this year have the same problem. Why are we paying out of pocket for something that is obviously a faulty part on the factory's part? *tr”Owner report · Air Bags · Jan 2010
“Tl*the contact owns a 1999 jeep grand cherokee laredo. The contact stated that the drivers seat was fractured. The body and base of the seat detached from the track causing instability in the seat and continuous movement. The dealer advised repairs could be made to the vehicle but would have to be performed in intervals. The seat could not be replaced with one standard seat. The failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 152,000.”Owner report · Seats · Jun 2009
When filing, owners marked a crash in 4 of these complaints and injuries in 2 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
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Is the 1999 Jeep Laredo reliable?
NHTSA has 60 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 1999 Jeep Laredo. The most complained-about area is service brakes, hydraulic (27% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1999 Jeep Laredo problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 86,000 miles or less.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.