Jeep Laredo overheating problems

Filed Jul 13, 2013 · Engine · 105,000 miles · UT

For the past year my 2001 jeep grand cherokee laredo limited has been overheating if we idle for more than 1-2 minutes. As long as the rpms don't go over 2000 it will happen. I went on a trip last may up a canyon. Drove about 50 miles to the canyon and all was fine. While going up the canyon speeds stayed below 20 MPH because we were following my in-laws and there was quite a bit of dust the AC was off I didn't notice that the temperature gage was raising. When I noticed it, I guess it was too late. I stopped the jeep and hoped that it would cool down. As I lifted the hood. The top popped of the coolant reservoir and sprayed coolant everywhere. I was able to get home without any problem because I was going fast again. I put more coolant in it and it still overheats at drive-thru's and in rush hour traffic. I have to turn it off. In fact when I got it registered they left the jeep running and the cooling system reservoir top popped off then. They told me to be careful and add coolant asap. I thought it was just me, but looking and all the other problems I realize that this is serious. The electrical is also shoddy. I thinks it's because the coolant has leaked all over the wires. My main complaint is the cooling though. You shouldn't have to worry about your car overheating in slow//stopped traffic.

Filed Mar 10, 2011 · Engine · 141,530 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 jeep grand cherokee laredo. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated and the would constantly overheat, causing the radiator to fail. The vehicle was taken the to the dealer numerous times for the failure where the engine was replaced, transmission seals and fluid were replaced. The radiator was replaced twice yet the repairs did not correct the failure and the engine continued to overheat sporadically. The manufacturer was contacted but offered no assistance to the contact. The failure mileage was 141,530 and the current mileage was 179,705.

Filed Apr 27, 2009 · Electrical · 88,000 miles · CT

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 jeep laredo. The contact noticed that the dial on the temperature gauge displayed excessive overheating. She took her vehicle to a local repair shop and the mechanic replaced the relay (part number 5017491ab). Every year since the repair, the failure has recurred and must be repaired again. The failure mileage was 88,000 and current mileage was 91,000.

Filed Mar 24, 2008 · Engine · 115,000 miles · NY

Cooling system looses coolant. Have replaced fan relay & water pump. Still overheats.

Filed Mar 17, 2008 · Engine · 124,000 miles · VA

The low coolant light comes on and depending on the outside temperate the vehicle will either overheat, have no heat or provide A/C cooling only while driving and not while sitting idle. I've had repairs and coolant flushes. The repairs last one week and then the low coolant light comes on again and the issues start all over again.

Filed Jan 8, 2008 · Engine · 96,000 miles · OK

2000 jeep grand cherokee, had overheating issues. Have had water pump, cooling fan, cooling fan relay replaced, still a problem. Thousand of other people having the same problems.

Filed Dec 26, 2007 · Brakes, Engine · 98,000 miles · FL

I bought my wife a 2000 jeep grand cherokee, and it has shut off while she was driving, putting her in a very dangerous situation, with no "check engine" light...nothing, low coolant light came on when there is coolant already in the car, check gauges light keep coming on, heater doesn't heat well, the passenger side power door lock does not work, I've replaced the thermostat and the water pump once. And I've had an issue with the vehicle overheating and the fan not coming on and had it replaced. I do believe there is something wrong with the jeep cherokee especially the 2000 model and think it should be recalled. I looked on the internet for blogs to see if anyone else was having the same problems and found there were well over 100 people on one website with the same exact problems. I think this is a dangerous situation for those that own this vehicle and I am asking you to please recall this vehicle before it causes serious accidents or even death. Please don't ignore this complaint, and I hope to hear from you soon concerning this matter. You should not even have "number of deaths" listed, but if you be honest and take care of the problems, there would not be any deaths.

Filed Dec 10, 2007 · Engine · 103,000 miles · HI

2002 grand jeep cherokee was taken in for a safety recall f25-electric radiator fan which had caused the jeep to overheat. Dealer is stating that the fan locked up causing the radiator to overheat. Furthermore, stating that the engine is inoperable which had nothing to do with recall. Dealer estimated $8,000 charge to fix engine, but will only cover the fan blade under the safety recall.

Filed Dec 10, 2007 · Seats, Wheels · 50,500 miles · MI · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 jeep laredo. The heated seats overheated and burned the contact. When the seats become very heated, he can smell them burning. The seats heat so severely that they do not function normally. The seats have not caught fire as of yet. The manufacturer issued a reference number, but have not provided additional assistance. The contact sustained moderate burns to his buttocks. The federal safety agency campaign id number is 06v197000 (seats:front assembly:seat heater/cooler). The daimler chrysler recall number is f17. The contact also had to replace the front and rear axles more than three times along with the wheel bearings. The failure and current mileages were 50,500.

Filed Jan 4, 2007 · Engine · 90,000 miles · MS

Tl* - the contact has a 2000 jeep grand cherokee laredo. The contact received a recall for this vehicle on 10/11/2006 and on september 1, 2006, several hours after having a full service check up for a broken b seat belt the contact was driving on the interstate at 75 MPH and the electric radiator fan blade separated and went through the radiator. The contact stated that this caused the engine to overheat, cracking the engine's head, and seizing the engine. The contact stated that everything happened instantly, causing the vehicle to suddenly begin smoking and lose power, even thought the contact was accelerating. The contact stated that the steering column locked, and the vehicle was able to coast to a stop, and later had it towed. The contact stated that the weather was in the 100 degrees on that day. She paid $2100 to repair the vehicle , and that the dealership wanted to settle with her for $700.