1996 Jeep Laredo Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Laredo years
- About as many complaints as other years 6th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 47 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Jeep Laredo. That ranks 6th out of 10 Laredo model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (15 complaints, 32%). Complaints mention 5 crashes, 8 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 47owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Jeep Laredo problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 15 | 32% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 9 | 19% | 142,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 8 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 11% | 150,235 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 6% | 165,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 6% | 96,613 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 6% | 142,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 4% | 210,501 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 4% | 115,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 2% | 200,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 2% | 196,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Jeep Laredo recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Jeep Laredo.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 1996 jeep laredo. The contact stated that while driving at 50 mph, he attempted to avoid a head on collision and the vehicle spun out of control before rolling over. The contact crashed into a telephone box and the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and the…
I just brought this truck a few moths back and when i'm driving the car will just cut off on it's own. It's quite frequent now. I've been on here to look for any recalls but can't seem to find any for this model. It is very unsafe and scary to be driving and all of a sudden your car looses power…
THE VEHICLE (1996 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE) OFTEN STALLS IN TRAFFIC. IT FAILS AT ANY SPEED, WHETHER THE VEHICLE IS IDLING OR IN MOTION. IT SOMETIMES TAKES 15+ MINUTES FOR THE VEHICLE TO RESTART. IT HAS STALLED NUMEROUS TIMES IN THE LAST YEAR EVEN IN ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THE PROBLEM HAS GOTTEN PROGRESSIVELY…
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…
1996 jeep grand cherokee - driver's side seat broke completely...to the point it cannot me moved forwards or backwards. So it strains any driver's back if driving longer than 5-10 minutes. One has to literally hold and puch themselves up to sit upright and drive. Need recall, please.
Other Jeep Laredo years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Laredo | 20 | 0 |
| 2003 Laredo | 57 | 0 |
| 2002 Laredo | 80 | 0 |
| 2001 Laredo | 70 | 0 |
| 2000 Laredo | 81 | 0 |
| 1999 Laredo | 60 | 0 |
| 1998 Laredo | 33 | 0 |
| 1997 Laredo | 38 | 0 |
| 1996 | 47 | 0 |
| 1995 Laredo | 20 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Jeep Laredo?
Owners most often report power train, service brakes, hydraulic, structure problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 15 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Jeep Laredo?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 Jeep Laredo a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Laredo model years, the 1996 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.