1996 Jeep Laredo Problems
- Complaints
- 47filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 157,618miles, 8 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1996 Jeep Laredo (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 47 consumer complaints for the 1996 Jeep Laredo. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 15 complaints (32% of the total), followed by brakes (9) and body and structure (8). 8 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 157,618 miles. Of all complaints, 5 involved a crash, 8 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 7 technical service bulletins for this model year.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes9 19%
- Body and structure8 17%
- Engine cooling5 11%
- Electrical system3 6.4%
- Fuel system3 6.4%
- Other or unknown3 6.4%
- Suspension3 6.4%
- Equipment2 4.3%
- Seat belts2 4.3%
Also reported: Seats (2), Steering (2), Vehicle speed control (2), Air bags (1), Engine (1), Tires (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).
Example complaints
Transmission and drivetrain: “Consumer put vehicle into park and exited vehicle, vehicle began to move, so consumer jumped in to try to stop it, however consumer hit accelerator instead of the brake causing faster acceleration and a crash, consumer was injured in accident due to being pinned between two vehicles and being dragged by the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #561915, filed 2001-07Brakes: “While driving 45 MPH, the ABS failed, which caused the vehicle to skid. The vehicle hit a fence.the consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealership, who did not resolve the problem. This was an intermittent problem. The day of the accident, there were shakes that had gone away. The consumer slowed the vehicle when seeing bumps, but the vehicle had gone into a violent shake again on the bumpy road, the brake was applied and the consumer heard a pop. The steering had gone out and the vehicle skidded across the highway, coming to a complete stop at a fence.”
NHTSA complaint #10083847, filed 2004-08, 142,000 milesEngine cooling: “I own a 96 Jeep grand cherokee and about 6 weeks ago it began to cut off while driving, total loss of power. The Jeep has been in the shop off and on for these 6 weeks since the first incident, I have spent approx. $600 trying to rectify the problem, then I received a recall from chrysler for a problem with the catalytic converter, so I took Jeep to local dealer to get repair done and they tell me that they are 95 % sure that the converter is the problem with my Jeep cutting off. Now the complaint, they do not have the part to fix my Jeep. …”
NHTSA complaint #10176698, filed 2006-12Mileage when problems were reported
0% of the 8 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 142,000 and 196,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1996 Jeep Laredo in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 7 on record; the latest 7 are shown.
- 10175735Apr 22, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty…
- 10220101Nov 20, 2019Body and structure. Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10220099Nov 20, 2019Body and structure. Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
- 10220097Nov 20, 2019Equipment, Body and structure. Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10169247Nov 20, 2019Equipment. Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
- 10169245Nov 20, 2019Body and structure. Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10191460Feb 26, 2016Engine cooling. Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
Other model years of the Jeep Laredo
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 20 | 90,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2003 | 57 | 53,826 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2002 | 80 | 64,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2001 | 70 | 70,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2000 | 81 | 91,075 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1999 | 60 | 86,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1998 | 33 | 147,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1997 | 38 | 115,485 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1996 | 47 | 157,618 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 20 | 110,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1994 | 16 | 138,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1993 | 26 | 175,001 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1992 | 6 | 91,956 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1991 | 10 | 168,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1990 | 14 | 107,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Jeep Laredo model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1996 Jeep Laredo have?
NHTSA recorded 47 consumer complaints for the 1996 Jeep Laredo as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1996 Jeep Laredo is reported most often?
Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 15 complaints (32% of the total), followed by brakes with 9.
Has the 1996 Jeep Laredo been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1996 Jeep Laredo reported?
Among the 8 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 157,618 miles and the middle half falls between 142,000 and 196,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.