1996 Jeep Laredo power train problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1996 Jeep Laredo — 32% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Transmission is slipping, seals are leaking and there a delay in stopping. Consumer feels this may cause a serious accident.*ak”
filed Jul 15, 2002
“Vehicle was in park, with the engine still running and the emergency brake was not on, the vehicle jumped reverse and hit a parked car causing damage to both vehicles, the dealer was able to drive the vehicle while still in park, they found metal shaving in the oil pan and stated the transmission…”
filed May 14, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Laredo years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Laredo | 3 | 15% |
| 2003 Laredo | 2 | 4% |
| 2002 Laredo | 4 | 5% |
| 2001 Laredo | 8 | 11% |
| 2000 Laredo | 5 | 6% |
| 1999 Laredo | 8 | 13% |
| 1998 Laredo | 15 | 45% |
| 1997 Laredo | 4 | 11% |
| 1995 Laredo | 3 | 15% |
| 1993 Laredo | 6 | 23% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Jeep Laredo
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.