1993 Jeep Laredo
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Owner complaints
26 complaints1 involved a crash3 involved a fire4 injuries
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Latest complaints
- Electrical system
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…
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 and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Belts and associated pulleys · Power train › Automatic transmission · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
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…
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 fluid was muddy, the valve cover was leaking, both front corner marker lights do not work, the rear and front caliper bolts failed, and the caliper was digging into the rim with force. the mechanic also stated that the rear main seal, transmission case, and transfer case were leaking. the brake line was destroyed from front to back, the rear and front rims needed to be replaced, and the catalytic converter was blown out. the approximate cost to repair the vehicle was $3,000 to $4,000. a complaint was filed with the state attorney general and they are sending additional documents for the contact to complete. they also confirmed that the failures were covered under the lemon law and advised the contact to file a police report. the dealer did not mention any failures when the vehicle was purchased. the current and failure mileages were 175,001.
- Suspension
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
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
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
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
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
- Power train › Axle assembly
Intermittently rear axel locks up while driving, causing vibration to the drivetrain. dealer has inspected the vehicle. *ak
- Unknown or other
No summary listed for this vehicle. *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring
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
- Vehicle speed control
Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration, causing a vehicle collision.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Vehicle experiences continuous starting problems, unable to determine source.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
Right front brake rotor disk separated from the hub. Closer inspection showed both rotors were rusted through.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
Brake rotors failed.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Pads · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
Brake rotors failed.
- Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers · Power train › Automatic transmission
Transmission failed.
- Power train › Driveline › Universal joint
U-joints failed.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Anti lock brakes faded, failed.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Anti lock brakes failed.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
Brake rotors failed.
- Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices › Interior
While driving at approximately 35 mph, the entire rearview mirror assembly fell off.
- Power train › Axle hubs
Rotor separated from hub.
- Power train › Driveline › Universal joint · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum › Drum
Universal joint failed.
- Electrical system · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components · Steering › Hydraulic power assist system · Suspension
Vehicle shudders when brakes applied.
- Air bags › Frontal
No deployment of drivers air bag in accident,causing injury. *Dsh
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Antilock brakes intermittently grab and release, causing extended stopping distances. *aw
- Structure › Body
Water comes inside the vehicle when its raining, unknown water entry point. *ak
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10191460Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
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