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.
Vehicle safety record
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.
NHTSA data checked
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
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14 complaints about the 1990 Jeep Laredo
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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.
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
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
Abs light came on, brake pedal went to floor , and vehicle stopped. *Ak
When applying brakes, vehicle stops and then jumps ahead, almost causing collisions. *Slc
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
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
MUFFLER REPLACED.
Vibration pulley shifted off its rubber mounting causing serpentine belt to shred, stopping fans, water pump , alternator , power steering and a/c unit.
While driving front brake rotor broke prior to recall causing the front wheel to lock up.
ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED AFTER RECALL REPAIRS.
Ea97-001, front left disc rotor hub separation when driving . *Ak
Power steering hose clamp came off, causing leakage. Tt
Jeep Laredo: every year compared
All Laredo years1990 Jeep Laredo vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 Jeep Laredo | 14 | 0 | A | |
| 1990 Jeep Cherokee | 283 | 9 | D | Compare |
| 1990 Jeep Wrangler | 80 | 7 | A | Compare |
| 1990 Jeep Wagoneer | 14 | 5 | F | Compare |
| 1990 Jeep Comanche | 11 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 1990 Jeep Grand Wagoneer | 2 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1990 Jeep Colorado | 1 | 0 | - | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
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.
Which Jeep Laredo years have the most complaints?
2000 (81), 2002 (80), 2001 (70). See every Jeep Laredo year compared.
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