1997 Jeep Laredo Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 11%of 38 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 146,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the electrical system of the 1997 Jeep Laredo, 11% of the 38 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 146,000 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.
“I own a 1997 Jeep Laredo & received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure) no dealership so I drove 120 miles to nearest Jeep service dept. They kept the vehicle for 4 hours then stated the parts that were needed to repair the vehicle were unavailable. The dealer was unable to provide an expected date for when the part would become available. It has been over a year and I never heard back. Since then I applied for the $100 gift card and they said I am ineligible since the item was already repaired. This Jeep has so many issues. …”
NHTSA complaint #10849894, filed 2016-03, 200,000 miles“I drive a 1997 Jeep Laredo it back fires and stalls going down the highway with no warning. It has stalled at a stop lights. And help up traffic have replaced sensors and now going to try changing fuel pump. Air bag light comes on and off how safe is that came close to being rear ended by a semi with my grand kids in vehicle because of it cutting out and loosing power at 55mph these jeeps are death traps and should be recalled before someone is killed and then its to late what is it going to take and how many complaints do you need to fix the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10572614, filed 2014-03, 146,000 miles“Intermittent stalling. Electrical wiring/master control malfunctioned, causing doors and windows to lock and unlock on their own. Also transaxle and fuel system failure. Engine check light kept coming on.”
NHTSA complaint #539571, filed 1998-08Related service bulletins
- 10175735Apr 22, 2020Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 11 | 55% |
| 2003 | 1 | 2% |
| 2002 | 5 | 6% |
| 2001 | 3 | 4% |
| 2000 | 11 | 14% |
| 1999 | 6 | 10% |
| 1998 | 3 | 9% |
| 1997 | 4 | 11% |
| 1996 | 3 | 6% |
| 1995 | 1 | 5% |
| 1994 | 1 | 6% |
| 1993 | 5 | 19% |
| 1992 | 1 | 17% |
| 1991 | 1 | 10% |
| 1990 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1997 Jeep Laredo
12 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 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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