1996 Jeep Laredo transmission problems

15 complaints (32% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.

owner complaints: 15
of this car's complaints: 32%
crashes: 1
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Automatic transmission
6
Automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch
4
Axle assembly: axle shaft: seal
2
Driveline: driveshaft
1
Driveline: differential unit
1
Automatic transmission: torque converter
1
Automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Jeep Laredo transmission problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1996 Jeep Laredo owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed May 12, 2003 · Transmission · AL

The vehicle had 4 transmission installed, only to discover the problem was the rear end.

Filed Jul 15, 2002 · Transmission · NY

Transmission is slipping, seals are leaking and there a delay in stopping. Consumer feels this may cause a serious accident.

Filed Oct 3, 2001 · Transmission · VT

Vehicle was in park, with the engine still running and the emergency brake was not on, the vehicle jumped reverse and hit a parked car causing damage to both vehicles, the dealer was able to drive the vehicle while still in park, they found metal shaving in the oil pan and stated the transmission was defected.

Filed Oct 3, 2001 · Transmission · FL · 1 injury

Vehicle was parked, as consumer walked about 10 feet away, all of a sudden heard engine racing and vehicle began to move, consumer tried to stop vehicle but was knocked down and bruised consumers leg, vehicle hit two parked cars.

Filed Sep 18, 2001 · Transmission · NY

The vehicle was parked with the engine running but went in reverse on its own and crashed.

Filed Aug 7, 2001 · Transmission · OH

While idling in park without any indication vehiccle jumped into drive while consumer was out of vehicle. Passenger depressed brakes to stop vehicle. Please provide further information.

Filed Jul 6, 2001 · Transmission · FL · 1 injury

Consumer put vehicle into park and exited vehicle, vehicle began to move, so consumer jumped in to try to stop it, however consumer hit accelerator instead of the brake causing faster acceleration and a crash, consumer was injured in accident due to being pinned between two vehicles and being dragged by the vehicle.

Filed Nov 23, 1998 · Body, Fuel system · CA

A/c failed.

Filed Sep 1, 1998 · Brakes, Steering · DC

Vehicle steers to the left/excessive noise when braking/rear wiper only operates intermittently/button on gea rchange lever jams andexcessiv eleft front tire wear.

Filed Jun 4, 1998 · Transmission · CA · crash · 1 injury

While vehicle was in parking gear, still running, it shifted from park into reverse on its own, hitting a tree and then shifted to drive. The body damage has been repaired. No problems found with the transmission.

Questions about the 1996 Jeep Laredo transmission

Does the 1996 Jeep Laredo have transmission problems?

Owners have filed 15 complaints about the transmission of the 1996 Jeep Laredo, 32% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 1996 Jeep Laredo transmission problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1996 Jeep Laredo transmission?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Jeep Laredo have bad transmission?

The Jeep Laredo model years with the most transmission complaints are 1996 (15 complaints) and 1998 (15 complaints).