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1990 Jeep Laredo Problems, complaints & recalls

Owners have filed 14 complaints about the 1990 Jeep Laredo with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (8) and the engine & cooling (2). Those complaints describe 1 fire. There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1989 has 4 and the 1991 has 10.

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AFar fewer problems than a typical Laredo year, for its age

#99 most complained-about 1990 vehicle

Complaints
14
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Most common 1990 Jeep Laredo problems

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No recalls for the 1990 Jeep Laredo

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1990 Jeep Laredo. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.

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14 complaints about the 1990 Jeep Laredo

Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.

Brakes

Tl* the contact owns a 1990 jeep laredo. The contact stated that while driving at 60 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and the brakes failed to respond. The contact also mentioned that the brake pedal traveled abnormally to the floorboard. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that the abs pump, the abs motor hydraulic control assembly, and the hydraulic unit anti lock brake needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 107,000.

Filed Incident Service brakesNHTSA 10615384
Brakes

Tl*the contact owns a 1990 jeep cherokee laredo. While driving approximately 40 mph the abs light illuminated. He was able to continue driving. Within a couple of days, he engaged the brakes with excessively at a traffic light but the vehicle would not stop. The failure started on august 4, 2010. The vehicle was taken to two local mechanics who referred them to the dealer. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the recall work had already been performed. The vehicle was purchased in july 23, 2010. The...

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contact was not the first owner of the vehicle. The manufacturer was called and referred the contact to the dealer. She referenced nhtsa recall campaign id number: 96v260000, service brakes, hydraulic antilock. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileages were 205,000.

Filed Incident Service brakes, hydraulicNHTSA 10348871
Body, doors & structure

All of the bolt holes holding the roof rack down are leaking, body shop person knew what the problem was without even going to him because all of them are doing that. I later took it to him and after dropping the headliner he confirmed what he already knew.*Jb

Filed Incident StructureNHTSA 10008129
Transmission & drivetrain

When turning vehicle to left heard a grinding noise coming from transfer case. Consumer has yet to contact dealer. Another mechanic also stated that noise was coming from transfer case. Please provide any further details.*Ak

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 890035
Brakes

Abs light came on, brake pedal went to floor , and vehicle stopped. *Ak

Filed Incident Service brakes, hydraulicNHTSA 876684
Brakes

When applying brakes, vehicle stops and then jumps ahead, almost causing collisions. *Slc

Filed Service brakes, hydraulicNHTSA 553654
Brakes

When driver applied brakes the pedal went to the floor. The abs brake system has had 6 separate incidents with 2 total failures. *Ak *ml

Filed Incident Service brakes, hydraulicNHTSA 858533
Fuel systemEquipment & accessoriesFire

While driving the consumer noticed smoke coming fron under the hood,when the consumer pulled over to check the problem, flames of fire came from under the hood. It wa sa gasoline fuel injection fire. Also air conditioner was not working. *Ak

Filed Incident Fuel system, gasoline · EquipmentNHTSA 851633
Engine & cooling

MUFFLER REPLACED.

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 543632
Engine & cooling

Vibration pulley shifted off its rubber mounting causing serpentine belt to shred, stopping fans, water pump , alternator , power steering and a/c unit.

Filed Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 543260
Brakes

While driving front brake rotor broke prior to recall causing the front wheel to lock up.

Filed Incident Service brakes, airNHTSA 534675
Brakes

ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED AFTER RECALL REPAIRS.

Filed Incident Service brakes, hydraulicNHTSA 520445
Brakes

Ea97-001, front left disc rotor hub separation when driving . *Ak

Filed Incident Service brakes, hydraulicNHTSA 807893
Steering

Power steering hose clamp came off, causing leakage. Tt

Filed Incident SteeringNHTSA 501080

Jeep Laredo: every year compared

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
199416011Transmission & drivetrainB
199326013BrakesC
19926010Seats & seat beltsA
199110011BrakesA
199014001BrakesA
19894001Electrical systemA
19883001Electrical systemA
19862000Transmission & drivetrainA
All Laredo years

1990 Jeep Laredo vs rivals

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Questions about the 1990 Jeep Laredo

Does the 1990 Jeep Laredo have any recalls?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1990 Jeep Laredo right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 1990 Jeep Laredo?

By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (8), engine & cooling (2), equipment & accessories (1).

How many complaints has the 1990 Jeep Laredo had?

14 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on January 28, 1996 and the latest on July 22, 2014. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Is the 1990 Jeep Laredo a reliable vehicle?

Its Safety Index is 79 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Jeep Laredo year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.

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What should I do if my 1990 Jeep Laredo has a problem?

If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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