🚗 AutoDefect IQ

2003 Jeep Laredo problems, complaints & recalls

Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (8) · Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls (5) · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine (5)

🧭 Reliability snapshot

92 /100
✓ Typical or better for this model

Compared against other Jeep Laredo model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →

🛣️ Complaints by mileage

<25k miles: 11 complaints 11 <25k 25–50k miles: 4 complaints 25–50k 50–75k miles: 9 complaints 50–75k 75–100k miles: 5 complaints 75–100k 100–125k miles: 4 complaints 100–125k 125–150k miles: 2 complaints 125–150k 150k+ miles: 2 complaints 150k+

37 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.

57
Complaints
0
Recalls
15
Service bulletins
5
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Deaths

Safety recalls (0)

No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).

Service bulletins (15)

Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.

Electrical System:ignition:anti-Theft:immobilizer/Proximity:key/Sender 2020-07-22 · 9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

key, master if replacing the key/fobik on a wj, kj, tj, or pt cruiser, use the "ac" nic level part number. the "ab" nic level will not program to these platforms. for all other platforms, if the "ab" nic level will not program to the vehicle, use the "ac" nic level part and submit a part warranty.

Electrical System:ignition:anti-Theft:immobilizer/Proximity:key/Sender 2020-07-22 · 9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

key, master if replacing the key/fobik on a wj, kj, tj, or pt cruiser, use the "ac" nic level part number. the "ab" nic level will not program to these platforms. for all other platforms, if the "ab" nic level will not program to the vehicle, use the "ac" nic level part and submit a part warranty.

Structure 2020-04-30 · 23-015-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

disinfectant solution recommended for covid-19

Equipment 2020-04-22 · 08-049-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

charging system, battery diagnostic tools and warranty this information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.

Structure 2019-11-20 · 3100519 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

use of aftermarket parts this bulletin involves discussing fca us llc position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.

Structure 2019-11-20 · 3100319 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

use of salvage/recycled parts this bulletin involves discussing fca us llc position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.

Showing the 6 most recent of 15 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.

What owners report

2017-06-15 · Suspension

“"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 inte…”

2016-06-03 · Air Bags · 130,000 mi · 💥 crash

“tl* 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.…”

2014-11-06 · Air Bags · 199,486 mi

“tl* 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 manufacture…”

2014-09-20 · Exterior Lighting · 118,760 mi

“turn signals sometimes don't work at all and other times stops mid use, dangerous. *tr…”

2014-08-13 · Seats · 107,492 mi

“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 …”

2014-05-22 · Suspension · 163,000 mi

“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…”

2014-02-10 · Air Bags

“tl-the contact owns a 2003 jeep laredo. the contact stated that nhtsa campaign number 12v527000 (air bag) had exceeded a reasonable time for the contact received the recall letter a year ago and the dealer advised that the part was not available for repair. the vin was not available. li …”

2014-01-23 · Air Bags

“tl* the contact owns a 2003 jeep grand cherokee laredo. the contact received notification nhtsa campaign number: 12v527000 (air bags). the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable and the dealer was unable to provide an expected date that it would be available. the manufacturer was not notified. there are no failures at this time.…”

2013-10-03 · Air Bags

“tl* the contact owns a 2003 jeep laredo. the contact stated that he received notification of a manufacturer's recall for the air bags and mentioned that the parts were not available. the contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated intermittently. the contact was concerned that the air bag could deploy any moment and without warning. t…”

2013-07-09 · Air Bags

“tl* the contact owns a 2003 jeep laredo. the contact stated she received nhtsa recall campaign number: 12v527000 (air bags) in december 2012. she attempted to have the vehicle repaired on several occasions but the parts were not available. the contact notified chrysler about the recall in july 2013 and they did not have a estimated time on when th…”

Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.

Other Jeep Laredo years