MYRModel Year Report

1989 Jeep Laredo

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1989 Jeep Laredo
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:46:33.030Z

Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Jeep Laredo Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1989 highlighted. 1986: 2 complaints 1986 1988: 3 complaints 1989: 4 complaints 1989 1990: 14 complaints 1990 1991: 10 complaints 1992: 6 complaints 1993: 26 complaints 1993 1994: 16 complaints 1995: 20 complaints 1996: 47 complaints 1996 1997: 38 complaints 1998: 33 complaints 1999: 60 complaints 1999 2000: 81 complaints 2001: 70 complaints 2002: 80 complaints 2002 2003: 57 complaints 2006: 20 complaints 2006
1989: 4 complaints
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YearComplaints
19862
19883
19894
199014
199110
19926
199326
199416
199520
199647
199738
199833
199960
200081
200170
200280
200357
200620

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 4 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2 of 4 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing interior/under dash and front underhood.

FIRE
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AFTER DRIVING THE VEHICLE, PARKED IN LOT, IGNITION TURNED OFF, UNDERHOOD FIRE STARTED. NO PREVIOUS WARNING OR INDICATION OF FIRE. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. DEALER NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19990203

TRANSMISSION MASTER CLUTCH CYLINDER, IS LEAKING OIL INTO THE FUSE BOX, CAUSING DASHBOARD LIGHTS TO SHORT OUT. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO SEE THE GAUGES WHILE DRIVING. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20040519

Also filed under POWER TRAIN

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 4 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

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VEHICLE ACCELERATES BY ITSELF INTERMITTENTLY.*AK *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20040122

SERVICE BRAKES

1 of 4 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

POWER TRAIN

1 of 4 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing lubricant.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1989 Jeep Laredo — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

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WORST YEARS

◆ 2000 ◆ 2002 ● 2001

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FAQ

Is the 1989 Jeep Laredo reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1989 Jeep Laredo?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1989 Jeep Laredo have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.