Jeep Laredo problems
The Jeep Grand Cherokee is a range of mid-size SUVs produced by the American manufacturer Jeep. At its introduction, while most SUVs were still manufactured with body-on-frame construction, the Grand Cherokee has used a unibody chassis from the start.
Development
The Grand Cherokee's origins date back to 1983 when American Motors Corporation (AMC) was designing a successor to the Jeep Cherokee. Three outside (non-AMC) designers—Larry Shinoda, Alain Clenet, and Giorgetto Giugiaro—were also under contract with AMC to create and build a clay model of the Cherokee XJ replacement, then known as the "XJC" project. However, the basic design for the Cherokee's replacement was well under way by AMC's in-house designers and the 1989 Jeep Concept 1 show car foretold the basic design.
As AMC began the development of the next Jeep in 1985, management created a business process that is now known as product lifecycle management (PLM). According to François Castaing, Vice President for Product Engineering and Development, the smallest U.S. automaker was looking for a way to speed up its product development process to compete better against its larger competitors. The XJC's development was aided by computer-aided design (CAD) software systems making the engineers more productive. Meanwhile, new communication systems allowed potential conflicts to be resolved faster, thus reducing costly engineering changes, because all drawings and documents were in a central database. The system was so effective that after Chrysler purchased AMC in 1987, it expanded the system throughout its enterprise, thus connecting everyone involved in designing and building products.
The Grand Cherokee thus became the first Chrysler-badged Jeep product. Development work for the new Jeep model continued and Chrysler's employees (after the 1987 buyout of AMC) were eager for a late-1980s release date; however, CEO Lee Iacocca was pushing for redesigned Chrysler minivans, thus delaying the Grand Cherokee's release until late 1992 as an Explorer competitor. Unlike the Explorer, the Grand Cherokee utilized monocoque (unibody) construction, whereas the Explorer was a derivative of the Ranger pickup with a separate body-on-frame. A Dodge-branded version was designed as a precaution should Jeep dealers struggle to handle so many Grand Cherokee units.
The Grand Cherokee debuted in grand fashion at the 1992 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan. The vehicle that was driven was a Poppy Red Clear Coat 1993 Grand Cherokee ZJ Laredo with a quartz cloth interior and high-back bucket seats. Then Chrysler president Robert Lutz drove Detroit mayor, Coleman Young, from the Jefferson North Assembly Plant on North Jefferson Avenue via a police escort to Cobo Hall, up the steps of Cobo Hall and through a plate glass window to show off the new vehicle. Sales of the 1993 model year Grand Cherokee began in April 1992.
Production of the Grand Cherokee started shortly afterward in the purpose-built Jefferson North Assembly in Detroit, Michigan. European Grand Cherokees are manufactured in Austria by Magna Steyr. The Grand Cherokee "played a significant part in reviving Chrysler's fortunes by moving it into the then-nascent market for high-margin sports utility vehicles."
Upon its introduction, it was the first full-scale manufacture of an automobile in the US using HFC-134a refrigerant in place of HCFC-12 for the HVAC system.
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Common Jeep Laredo problems
The Jeep Grand Cherokee is a popular midsize SUV known for its ruggedness and versatility. However, it has its share of problems, like any car, truck, or sport utility vehicle. Some common problems reported by owners of the Jeep Grand Cherokee include the temperature blend and recirculation doors failing, the engine not turning over, issues with the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM), and power window motor failure.
One of the most common problems reported is the temperature blend and recirculation doors failing. This can cause the air conditioning modules not to change or the temperature to be different on one side. For instance, the air would blow cold on the passenger side but hot on the driver’s side. There are a few ways to remedy the issue. Replacing the air bend doors, recirculation doors, door links, or sub-assembly housing can help. Many of these available on the aftermarket can improve or fix the issue. While this isn’t going to happen to every Jeep Grand Cherokee, 21 years are reported to have the issue. The average mileage is 104,958, but some Jeeps have reported the problem around 300,000 miles.
Another common problem is that the engine won’t turn over. If the engine will not crank or start, the electronic lockup of the wireless control module (WCM) could be the problem. This is also called the Sentry Key Remote Entry Module (SKREEM). If it is the WCM or SKREEM, the remote keyless entry will also fail to work. Replacing the WCM can address the issue. This problem was first presented in a 1995 Grand Cherokee.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website shows the electrical system and engine as the most common complaints for the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) is one of the most common complaints, causing issues with draining batteries, headlight flickering, and throttle issues. Some owners also report an issue with the fuel tank being hard to fill or shutting off during refueling. This can happen for various reasons, from the fuel tank, vapor recirculation tube, fuel fill tube, or EVAP system canister control valve. It might be best to have a mechanic diagnose the issue to find the reason.
Other common complaints relate to the Jeep Grand Cherokee’s power window motor failing. While this is a common Jeep Grand Cherokee problem, it can still be quite expensive. Replacing the window regulator can cost between $350 and $493, but replacing the motor can cost between $331 and $462.
These problems can be quite expensive to fix, and some of them can be dangerous, especially if they occur while driving. It is essential to be aware of these common problems and to address them as soon as they are noticed to ensure the safety and reliability of the Jeep Grand Cherokee.
What are the problems with the Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo?
In addition to the other problems, a few 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee engines are prone to leaking oil. The 3.6 liter V6 found in popular models like the Laredo E, Laredo X, and Limited trims is one of the worst culprits. The 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee's transmission issues are just as concerning.
How many miles will a Jeep Laredo last?
200,000 miles
Performance CJDR has very strict quality standards for the condition of our used Jeep inventory. All of the used Jeeps that we offer for sale are in excellent condition, with many years of working life left. Per MotorAndWheels.com, you can expect the average Jeep engine to run for over 200,000 miles.
What is the main problem for a Jeep Cherokee?
Some of the common issues that plague the Jeep Cherokee include engine stalls, transmission problems, and transmission-related recalls.
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Percentage distribution of complaints by Jeep Laredo years
We have researched Jeep problems and analysed all the complaints filed against Jeep Laredo cars and compiled the top 5 most problematic Jeep Laredo model years:
Below you can see the percentage distribution of known problems by Jeep Laredo model years.
Distribution of the number of complaints by Jeep Laredo years
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Jeep Laredo car problems categorized by type of issue
After analysing all complaints related to Jeep Laredo , it was concluded that the most common issues with these cars are:
- Service brakes problems
- Hydraulic problems
- Power train problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Visibility problems
The graph below shows statistics for all Jeep Laredo vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Distribution of the number of complaints where the accident occurred by Laredo model years
A total of 46 complaints were registered in which the accident occurred. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
Distribution of the number of complaints with fire by Laredo model years
There were a total of 18 complaints that resulted in a fire. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
Distribution of the number of complaints with injuries by Laredo model years
There were a total of 41 complaints that resulted in a injuries. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
The NHTSA has received 639 complaints about various vehicle components related to the Jeep Laredo . Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for Jeep Laredo vehicles.
Latest 25 complaints
Jeep Laredo 1998
- Date Of Incident: 2019-04-01
- Date Complaint: 2019-04-02
- VIN: 1J4GZ48S5WC
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: JEEP STALLS OUT AT ANY GIVEN TIME. HAVING TO REPLACE GAS TANK. INSIDE LINE FOR TANK HAS ERODED AWAY AND PLASTIC FLAKES CLOG THE LINE AND CAUSES VEHICLE TO DEAD STOP RUN.
Jeep Laredo 2002
- Date Of Incident: 2019-03-18
- Date Complaint: 2019-03-18
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: HAS NEVER BEEN SUBJECTED TO AIR BAG RECALL. AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ON DASH BOARD IS ON. I AM CONSIDERING BUYING THIS JEEP, LAREDO, 2002, TODAY!
Jeep Laredo 2000
- Date Of Incident: 2019-01-22
- Date Complaint: 2019-03-16
- VIN: 1J4G248S1YC
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTS,SEATS
- Summary: SEAT NOT GOOD, REAR BOTH AXLES
Jeep Laredo 2002
- Date Of Incident: 2014-01-12
- Date Complaint: 2018-12-13
- VIN: 1J2GX48S12C
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: THE ALERT FOR THE TURN SIGNAL STAYS ON WHEN I TURN MY HEADLIGHTS ON. THE TAIL LIGHTS DON'T WORK PROPERLY, AND THE REVERSE LIGHTS DO NOT WORK AT ALL. I HAVE SEEN THIS ON THE SAME MODEL JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO'S ON THE ROAD AT NIGHT.
Jeep Laredo 2000
- Date Of Incident: 2018-03-01
- Date Complaint: 2018-03-18
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: BRAKE LIGHTS ISSUES HAVE CHANGED BULBS CUIRCUT BOARDS NEW BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH,BUT STILL CAN'T GET BRAKE LIGHTS TO WORK ALL OTHER LIGHTS WORK NO ISSUES.
Jeep Laredo 2001
- Date Of Incident: 2017-07-01
- Date Complaint: 2017-07-26
- Components: SEATS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: MY 2001 JEEP CHEROKEE LAREDO FRONT DRIVER SEAT BROKE. IT IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO REPLACE THE SEAT AND HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO FIND ONE. I WAS DRIVING WHEN THE SEAT BROKE LUCKILY I HAD BOTH HANDS ON THE STEERING WHEEL TIGHTLY AND SITTING COMPLETELY STRAIGHT OR I PROBABLY WOULD HAVE LOST CONTROL OF MY CAR. IT IS SO WIDESPREAD THAT SEVERAL DIFFERENT BODY SHOPS AND JUNK YARDS HAVE TOLD ME THEY BREAK SO OTHER THEY NEVER CAN GET ONE INTACT. I HAVE LOOKED FOR OEM PARTS WHICH IS MY FIRST CHOICE AND HAVE FOUND THIS ITEM NOT AVAILABLE IT. THE BRACKET UNDER THE SEAT IS NOT VERY SUPPORTIVE AND SEEMS TO BE VERY POORLY MADE(THIN METAL) I AM NOT A MECHANIC BUT I GREW UP AROUND SEVERAL. I AM STILL HOPING TO NOT HAVE TO GIVE MY JEEP UP BECAUSE I CAN'T FIND A SEAT. WE ALSO OWN A 1998 JEEP CHEROKEE LIMITED AND WE HAVE NOT HAD ANYWHERE NEAR THE PROBLEMS AS WE HAVE HAD WITH THE 2001 I SERIOUSLY THINK THE 2001-2003 WERE MADE POORLY AND JEEP NEEDS TO STEP UP AND ACCEPT IT AND RECALL THE PROBLEM ITEMS. I HAVE ALREADY HAD HEADLAMP, TAIL LIGHT AND THE GAS TANK RECALLS CORRECTED ON MY JEEP BUT NEXT TO THE GAS TANKS BLOWING UP IN REAR END COLLISIONS THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND UNACCEPTABLE. I HAVE ALSO BY A PRIVATE REPAIR SHOP HAD THE "JEEP DEATH WOBBLE CORRECTED" WHICH I HAD NOT HEARD ABOUT UNTIL ANOTHER PERSON AT THE SHOP WHO HAD THE SAME YEAR JEEP SAID I HAD THIS FIXED ABOUT A YEAR AGO AND HE SAID IF I REALLY WANTED TO KNOW HOW BAD IT WAS TO GOOGLE IT AFTER I DID I DIDN'T EVEN WANT TO DRIVE MY JEEP. I LOVE MY JEEP FOR MANY OF ITS QUALITIES BUT IF I COULD AFFORD TO I WOULD GO GET A DIFFERENT YEAR JEEP. I DID NOT KNOW THIS SITE WAS HERE UNTIL MY BROTHER TOLD ME SO I WONDER HOW MANY OTHERS ARE OUT THERE WITH THE SAME PROBLEMS AND HAVE NOT REPORTED IT. I AM GLAD IT IS HERE I WILL DEFINITELY RESEARCH MY NEXT VEHICLE ON THIS SITE, UNFORTUNATELY I AM DISABLED
Jeep Laredo 2003
- Date Of Incident: 2017-05-29
- Date Complaint: 2017-06-15
- VIN: 1J4GW48S83C
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: "DEATH WOBBLE"JEEP BEGINS TO SHAKE WHEN YOU HIT A BUMP OR AT ABOUT 40 MPH, DOES NOT GO AWAY UNTIL YOU SLOW DOWN TO ABOUT 20 MPH OR SOMETIMES SWERVING WILL HELP IT STOP. WE HAVE REPLACED FRONT TIRES, BALANCED THEM. HAD AN ALIGNMENT, REPLACED TIE ROD AND STEERING ARM AND ALSO TRACK BAR AND THE "DEATH WOBBLE" IS STILL THERE. SEARCH ALL OVER THE INTERNET AND SEEMS TO BE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS YEAR, MAKE A MODEL BUT NO ONE CAN REALLY NARROW IT DOWN TO ONE ISSUE. THIS SEEMS TO BE A VERY DANGEROUS ISSUE THAT COULD CAUSE HARM TO THE DRIVER/PASSENGERS OR TO OTHERS IN CARS AROUND THE JEEP WHEN THE "DEATH WOBBLE" APPEARS SINCE THE DRIVER NEEDS TO SLOW DOWN OR SWERVE TO MAKE IT STOP.
Jeep Laredo 2002
- Date Of Incident: 2017-05-08
- Date Complaint: 2017-06-09
- VIN: 1J4GW48S22C
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 JEEP LAREDO. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER TO A SHOULDER LANE WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART. THE FAILURE WAS PERSISTENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SEVERAL COMPONENTS OF THE ENGINE HAD BEEN REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT DID NOT FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 94,946.
Jeep Laredo 2000
- Date Of Incident: 2016-11-18
- Date Complaint: 2017-02-03
- VIN: 1J4GW48SXYC
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: I RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2000 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LARADO WITH AN R TITLE. I WAS JUST TOLD THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE FUEL TANK EXPLODING UPON IMPACT. JEEP RECALLED THE JEEPS ON THE ROAD & HAD A TRAILER HITCH PUT ON BY LOCAL GARAGES. DOES OUR VEHICLE FALL UNDER YOUR RECALL? CAN WE GET A RECALL, SO WE CAN HAVE A HITCH PUT ON? DATE OF PURCHASE BELOW:
Jeep Laredo 2002
- Date Of Incident: 2016-11-14
- Date Complaint: 2016-11-14
- VIN: 1J4GX48S82C
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 JEEP LAREDO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V046000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Jeep Laredo 2006
- Date Of Incident: 2016-08-22
- Date Complaint: 2016-08-23
- VIN: 1J4GR48K86C
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING ON CITY ROADS OR THE HIGHWAY THE JEEP LOSSES ENGINE POWER, POWER STEERING, BRAKES SEEM TO NOT WORK INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. THIS HAS HAPPEN TO MY WITH MY CHILDREN IN THE CAR AT LEAST 7 TIMES. I JUST PURCHASED THE JEEP FEB. 2016. THE LAST TIME THIS OCCURRED WAS YESTERDAY AUG. 22 2016
Jeep Laredo 1998
- Date Of Incident: 2013-07-18
- Date Complaint: 2016-07-18
- VIN: 1J4GZ58S2WC
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 JEEP LAREDO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR LATCH FRACTURED AND ALLOWED THE DOOR TO OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE LATCH. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 125,000.
Jeep Laredo 2006
- Date Of Incident: 2016-01-15
- Date Complaint: 2016-06-21
- VIN: 1J4GS48K56C
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: ALL FOUR INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES ON MY DAUGHTERS JEEP CRACKED AND HER BACK HANDLES ARE NOW INOPERABLE. THIS IS A DANGEROUS SAFETY ISSUE! IN CASE OF EMERGENCY, MY DAUGHTERS PASSENGERS WOULD BE STUCK INSIDE THE CAR CAUSING INJURY OR EVEN DEATH!!! MANUFACTURER CHARGE TO REPLACE/REPAIR IS PROHIBITIVELY EXPENSIVE. $500 PER DOOR!!!! THIS IS LIKE A 1/3 OF THE VALUE OF THE CAR AT THIS POINT. MANUFACTURER SAFETY RECALL IS WARRANTED!!!!!!!
Jeep Laredo 2003
- Date Of Incident: 2015-10-15
- Date Complaint: 2016-06-03
- Crash: 1
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2003 JEEP LAREDO. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE SLAMMED INTO THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.
Jeep Laredo 2002
- Date Of Incident: 2016-02-13
- Date Complaint: 2016-03-25
- VIN: 1J4GW48S72C
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 JEEP LAREDO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY SHIFTED GEARS WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT SECURED THE VEHICLE IN PARK WHILE EXITING, BUT IT BEGAN TO ROLL AWAY. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RE-ENTER THE VEHICLE AND SECURE THE TRANSMISSION IN PARK, BUT THE VEHICLE KEPT ROLLING. THE CONTACT HAD TO UTILIZE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND GET HELP FROM SOMEONE TO PUSH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 182,378.
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