There are no safety recalls for the 2003 Jeep Laredo, but owners have filed 57 complaints with NHTSA.
2003 Jeep Laredo problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Visibility | 10 | |
| Air Bags | 9 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 9 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | |
| Suspension | 6 | |
| Equipment | 4 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | |
| Steering | 3 | |
| Seats | 3 | |
| Power Train | 2 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | |
| Structure | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 5
- Visibility › Power Window Devices and Controls — 5
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Rotor — 2
- Steering › Gear Box (Other Than Rack and Pinion) — 2
- Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Ball Joint — 2
- Visibility › Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System › Fan/Motor — 2
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 1
- Equipment › Appliance › Air Conditioner — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 53,826 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2003 Jeep Laredo complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Suspension · reported Jun 15, 2017
"death wobble"jeep begins to shake when you hit a bump or at about 40 MPH, does not go away until you slow down to about 20 MPH or sometimes swerving will help it stop. We have replaced front tires, balanced them. Had an alignment, replaced tie rod and steering arm and also track bar and the "death wobble" is still there. Search all over the internet and seems to be a very common problem with this year, make a model but no one can really narrow it down to one issue. This seems to be a very dangerous issue that could cause harm to the driver/passengers or to others in cars around the jeep when…
Air Bags · at 130,000 miles · reported Jun 3, 2016
The contact owned a 2003 jeep laredo. While driving 10 MPH, another vehicle slammed into the passenger side of the contact's vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was destroyed. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
Air Bags · at 199,486 miles · reported Nov 6, 2014
The contact owns a 2003 jeep laredo. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle the air bag warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign id number: 12v527000 (Air bags) however, the failure persisted after the repair was performed. The vehicle had not been repaired for recent failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 199,486.
Seats · at 107,492 miles · reported Aug 13, 2014
Diver's seat started breaking, a little at a time. The metal brackets are still good and in place, it is the frame of the seat. It leans back and to the left. It breaks more and more every time you sit in the seat, creaking when someone sits down in the seat. If the controls are set to have the seat pushed back for someone with long legs, the seat leans all the way back and down as if you purposely are trying to lay down. There was an initial loud pop when getting out in june as if something broke, but it didn't seem like anything feel off. The seat now has been getting worse.
Steering · at 163,000 miles · reported May 22, 2014
I was going approx. 40 MPH when I ran over a small bump in the road and the entire truck began to shake uncontrollably and I almost lost control. I applied the brakes and only when I slowed to approx. 10 MPH it ceased. I have had it in the garage since feb. 3, 2014 and have spent well over $3000 and it still isn't fixed. I have had the entire front end rebuilt and have replaced all the bushings in the rear end. I will never ever buy a jeep again. I think it would be nice of them to reimburse some of the money I have spent over the last 3+ months. If I had to get a rental car, I would be in the…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2003 Jeep Laredo have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2003 Jeep Laredo as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2003 Jeep Laredo?
Owners report visibility problems most often (10 reports), followed by air bags (9). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 53,826 miles.
Are Jeep recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Jeep dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.