1996 Jeep Laredo Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 2%of 47 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 196,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine of the 1996 Jeep Laredo, 2% of the 47 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 196,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Engine stalled for no apparent reason. Car will be operating fine, engine totally cuts out. No power whatsoever. I have checked online and this has been a fairly regular problem on jeeps of this era (1996 - have seen complaints of some other years). There has been no recall, dealerships deny responsibility. Code has indicated bad coil - have replaced coil, same problem. Anecdotal reports that PCM board appears to be shorting or otherwise affected by too long screws, suggestion to replace with shorter screws or place washers to prevent potential contact to board. …”
NHTSA complaint #10487364, filed 2012-12, 196,000 milesEngine: other model years
Other parts of the 1996 Jeep Laredo
15 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Jeep Laredo
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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