1990 Jeep Laredo
Only 14 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 14 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 14
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
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Complaints per year
1990: 14 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1986 | 2 |
| 1988 | 3 |
| 1989 | 4 |
| 1990 | 14 |
| 1991 | 10 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1993 | 26 |
| 1994 | 16 |
| 1995 | 20 |
| 1996 | 47 |
| 1997 | 38 |
| 1998 | 33 |
| 1999 | 60 |
| 2000 | 81 |
| 2001 | 70 |
| 2002 | 80 |
| 2003 | 57 |
| 2006 | 20 |
Known problem areas
Only 14 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
10 of 14 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-07-22
Engine and engine cooling
5 of 14 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe and belts and associated pulleys.
Steering
2 of 14 total reports mention: steering, most commonly citing rack and pinion and hose, piping, and connections.
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Power steering hose clamp came off, causing leakage. Tt
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-02-29
Visibility
1 of 14 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing windshield wiper/washer.
Structure
1 of 14 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing frame and members.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-02-26
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1990 Jeep Laredo — pre-purchase inspection
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- Service brakes: 10 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 2 reports on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 1990 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 1990 Jeep Laredo?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 71% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1990 Jeep Laredo have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.