2006 Jeep Laredo Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 23, 2016 · 20 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Laredo years
Far fewer complaints than other years 9th of 10 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Jeep Laredo. That ranks 9th out of 10 Laredo model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (11 complaints, 55%), typically at around 70,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. 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 2006 Jeep Laredo problems

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

Electrical System11 · ~70,000 mi
Power Train3 · ~65,300 mi
Structure3 · ~100,007 mi
Air Bags2 · ~160,000 mi
Electronic Stability Control (esc)2 · ~70,000 mi
Engine2 · ~70,150 mi
Exterior Lighting2 · ~62,000 mi
Unknown or Other2 · ~255,000 mi
Service Brakes1 · ~54,000 mi
Steering1 · ~75,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System1155%70,000——
Power Train315%65,300——
Structure315%100,007——
Air Bags210%160,000——
Electronic Stability Control (esc)210%70,000——
Engine210%70,150——
Exterior Lighting210%62,000——
Unknown or Other210%255,000——
Service Brakes15%54,000——
Steering15%75,000——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2015, with 10 complaints
2011: 1201112013: 2201322014: 5201452015: 102015102016: 220162

n = 20 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2006 Jeep Laredo recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 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.

While driving on city roads or the highway the jeep losses engine power, power steering, brakes seem to not work increasing the risk of a crash. This has happen to my with my children in the car at least 7 times. I just purchased the jeep feb. 2016. The last time this occurred was yesterday aug. 22…

Unknown or Other · received Aug 23, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10898091

All four interior door handles on my daughters jeep cracked and her back handles are now inoperable. This is a dangerous safety issue! In case of emergency, my daughters passengers would be stuck inside the car causing injury or even death!!! Manufacturer charge to replace/repair is prohibitively…

Structure · received Jun 21, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10875640

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep laredo. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…

Electrical System · received Nov 9, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10789361

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep laredo. The contact stated that on several occasions the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was unable to be duplicated and was undetermined. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign…

Electrical System · received Oct 28, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10786646

All 4 door handles have cracked and driver side passenger door no longer functions either from inside or out. Dealership advise that all four doors (in its entirety) will have to be replaced, and not just the handles. We're awaiting for a quote from the dealership but was advised that it could be a…

Structure · received Oct 19, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10783279

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Jeep Laredo?

Owners most often report electrical system, power train, structure problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 11 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2006 Jeep Laredo?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2006 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 2006 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.