1999 Jeep Laredo Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 13%of 60 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 57,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1999 Jeep Laredo, 13% of the 60 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Purchased a 1999 Jeep grand cherokee Laredo on 12/23/2002 with 36400 miles on it. I have had the front brake rotors replaced twice in 4 months. Now the rear differential I.e. Rear wheel bearings need to be replaced. Estimated to have $800.00 in repair, and Jeep is making a horrible whining, grinding noise. Company refuses to stand by their product. Current mileage 52,000. I have been told that this particular part should last the lifetime of the vehicle. Another mechanic told us this year and model that Jeep is known for this trouble along with the brake problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10041543, filed 2003-10, 40,000 miles“1999 Jeep grand cherokee 4wd with inline 6cyd. Has had all the other complaints listed on this site, ie, power window motors, front brakes, transmission leak, steering squealing noise and the worst of all, the rear differential whining.”
NHTSA complaint #10210129, filed 2007-11, 40,000 miles“Rear axle whine reported and entire axle was replaced 18 months ago, chrysler fixed under warranty relief program. Now front axle has same whine and needs to be replaced, they have refused all assistance.”
NHTSA complaint #10103079, filed 2004-12, 97,000 miles“We own a 1999 Jeep grand cherokee larado and have had nothing but problems since we bought it. The drivers side door lock has gone bad you can lock all the doors with the remote but have to lock the drivers side by hand and it makes a loud buzzing sound when locking & unlocking. Our tires had\ve already had to be replaced with only 50,000 mile on the vehicle the in dec 2002 the vehicle starting making a loud whining sound when reaching speeds over 45+ the sound would increase upon letting up on the gas pedal. …”
NHTSA complaint #10005650, filed 2003-02“While traveling on the highway the vehicle pulled to the right into a ditch. The driverside seatbelt retractor pulled away from the latch. The vehicle was park on a slight incline and the started rolling backward. The dealership is aware of the problem. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #8006432, filed 2002-03Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 3 | 15% |
| 2003 | 2 | 4% |
| 2002 | 4 | 5% |
| 2001 | 8 | 11% |
| 2000 | 5 | 6% |
| 1999 | 8 | 13% |
| 1998 | 15 | 45% |
| 1997 | 4 | 11% |
| 1996 | 15 | 32% |
| 1995 | 3 | 15% |
| 1994 | 5 | 31% |
| 1993 | 6 | 23% |
| 1991 | 1 | 10% |
| 1990 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1999 Jeep Laredo
19 complaintsSeats
9 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Jeep Laredo
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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