1993 Jeep Laredo problems
Verdict · NHTSA data
A typical year for this model
The 1993 Jeep Laredo sits mid-pack among Laredo years: 37 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 34, with no recalls and no defect investigations.
Brakes leads the complaint categories with 14 reports (38% of the total).
37
NHTSA complaints
0
Recalls
0
Investigations
1
Crash-involved
3
Fires reported
4
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
How does 1993 compare to other Laredo years?
What are the most common 1993 Jeep Laredo problems?
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 14 | 38% | ▲ up |
| Transmission | 6 | 16% | ▲ up |
| Electrical System | 5 | 14% | ▲ up |
| Engine | 3 | 8% | ▼ down |
| Suspension | 2 | 5% | new |
| Body & Structure | 1 | 3% | — flat |
| Airbags | 1 | 3% | new |
| Visibility & Wipers | 1 | 3% | — flat |
| Fuel System | 1 | 3% | — flat |
| Other | 1 | 3% | new |
| Speed Control | 1 | 3% | — flat |
| Steering | 1 | 3% | — flat |
Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“AT THE TIME THE CONSUMER RECIEVED RECALL NOTICE FOR FRONT BRAKE ROTOR CONSUMER BELIEVES THE ROTORS WERE WORKING PROPERLY, SHORTLY AFTER INSTALLATION OF NEW ROTORS THEY BEGAN TO FAIL, CONSUMER QUESTIONING WEATHER OLD ROTORS WERE REPLACED OR IF NEW ROTORS WERE DEFECTIVE. NLM”
“INTERMITTENTLY REAR AXEL LOCKS UP WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING VIBRATION TO THE DRIVETRAIN. DEALER HAS INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. *AK ”
“WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED OF 68 MPH NOTICED SMELL OF RUBBER BURNING. PULLED VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, TURNED ENGINE OFF AND POPPED THE HOOD. NOTICED SMOKE, AND THEN FIRE COMMENCED ON THE ENGINE. STATE POLICE AND THE LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. DEALER…”
“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 JEEP LAREDO. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED ON FEBRUARY 16, 2008 AND INSPECTED BY A MECHANIC ON FEBRUARY 18, 2008. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE BRAKES WERE NOT SECURELY PLACED ON THE VEHICLE AND HE DOES NOT KNOW HOW THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE DRIVEN. THE MECHANIC ALSO STATED…”
“CAR SHAKES OUT OF CONTROL ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT EVERY TIME HAS BEEN DOCUMENTED SINCE TIME OF PURCHASE AND HAS NEVER BEEN FIXED IT IS VERY SCARY HAVING CHILDREN RIDE IN THE CAR AND HAVING THE CAR SHAKE OUT OF CONTROL EVERY CAR RIDE. THE CAR SHAKES SO BAD ON THE FREEWAY AT CERTAIN POINTS FOR NO…”
1993 Jeep Laredo — common questions
Is the 1993 Jeep Laredo reliable?
It is close to typical for the Laredo: 37 NHTSA complaints, 0 recalls, and no investigations on file.
What are the most common 1993 Laredo problems?
According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are brakes (14 complaints), transmission (6 complaints), electrical system (5 complaints).
Does the 1993 Jeep Laredo have recalls?
No. NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1993 Jeep Laredo.
Which Jeep Laredo years should you avoid?
Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Laredo years to avoid are 2000, 2002, 2001, 1999, 1996, 2003, 1997. The cleanest record among Laredo years belongs to 1986.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.