1999 Jeep Laredo Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 22, 2015 · 60 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Laredo years
More complaints than other years 4th of 10 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 60 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Jeep Laredo. That ranks 4th out of 10 Laredo model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (18 complaints, 30%), typically at around 40,000 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 1 fire, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1999 Jeep Laredo problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic18 · ~40,000 mi
Seats9 · ~134,618 mi
Air Bags8 · ~110,280 mi
Power Train8 · ~57,500 mi
Electrical System6 · ~153,000 mi
Exterior Lighting4 · ~54,500 mi
Structure4
Steering3 · ~135,500 mi
Suspension3 · ~52,500 mi
Engine2 · ~164,500 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1830%40,000——
Seats915%134,618——
Air Bags813%110,280——
Power Train813%57,500——
Electrical System610%153,000——
Exterior Lighting47%54,500——
Structure47%———
Steering35%135,500——
Suspension35%52,500——
Engine23%164,500——
Engine and Engine Cooling23%108,605——
Equipment23%47,000——
Visibility23%54,423——
Fuel/propulsion System12%———
Fuel System, Gasoline12%45,000——
Latches/locks/linkages12%———
Seat Belts12%120,000——
Service Brakes12%206,000——
Unknown or Other12%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2002, with 8 complaints
2000: 1200012001: 222002: 8200282003: 772004: 7200472005: 772006: 3200632007: 662008: 5200852010: 442011: 1201112012: 222013: 2201322014: 332015: 220152

n = 60 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1999 Jeep Laredo recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Jeep Laredo.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

I have a 99 jeep grand cherokee laredo and we noticed that the fuel tank skid plate was all rusty. And pieces were falling off. My boyfriend looked at it and come to find out the skid plate is the only thing holding my gas tank in. The one side where the bolts are were all rusted and not even…

Structure · received Sep 22, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10767486

For a couple of years now my air bag warning light comes on and an intermittent warning chime (1999 jeep grand cherokee laredo). I have not had it repaired because i can't afford the expense. I don't know if the airbag will deploy when it shouldn't or if it will not deploy when it should. I have…

Air Bags · received Sep 2, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10760938

The air bag light constantly comes on and chimes on my 1999 jeep grand cherokee laredo. It is mostly when i make a left turn. This is a very costly repair. The manufacturer should make a re-call of all these jeeps. What are you waiting for "a terrible accident" i found out that all jeeps made in…

Air Bags · received Aug 25, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10628296

We bought a used 1999 jeep grand cherokee laredo last year for our son to drive, thinking it would be a safe vehicle for him in all kinds of weather and road conditions. We did not expect to have problems driving on the highway on dry roads in perfect weather. The vehicle has started to stall at…

Electrical System · received Jun 24, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10605530

Jeep shuts down while driving at any speed. Will shut down/stall and may start back up or might be 10 minutes or two hours or the next day before it will start again. Stalling has gotten progressively more frequently. I have almost been rear ended twice when it stalls. Been to several mechanics and…

Electrical System · received May 9, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10587521

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Jeep Laredo?

Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, seats, air bags problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 18 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 1999 Jeep Laredo?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1999 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 1999 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.