1993 Jeep Laredo problems
The 1993 Jeep Laredo has 37 complaints on file with NHTSA. The largest share (38%) concerns brakes. Next are electrical system (14%) and drivetrain & axles (11%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 37 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Brakes 38% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 4 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
What the data shows
Safety-related details: 1 complaint mentions a crash; 3 complaints mention a fire; 4 injuries reported.
Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 1993 ranks 9th most-complained-about out of 11 model years of the Jeep Laredo with enough data (21 complaints in that window).
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
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.
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.
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.
Tl*the contact owns a 1993 jeep laredo. The vehicle was purchased on february 16, 2008 and inspected by a mechanic on february 18, 2008. The mechanic stated that the brakes were not securely placed on the vehicle and he does not know how the vehicle was able to be driven. The mechanic also stated that the oil level was low, very dirty, the coolant overflow reservoir cap was missing, the serpentine belt was frayed and coming apart, the washer fluid compartment was empty, the air filter was very dirty, the brake…