2006 Jeep Laredo problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (7) · Structure:body (2) · Power Train (2)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (17)
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.
Power Train 2021-04-07 · 9004009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
transmission kit with torque converter 1. all promaster (vf) 3.6l/62te equipped vehicles. if the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (part number 06511385a$) are one-time usage. vehicles built prior to 10/23/2015 requires service kit p
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.
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What owners report
2016-08-23 · Unknown Or Other · 255,000 mi“while driving on city roads or the highway the jeep losses engine power, power steering, brakes seem to not work increasing the risk of a crash. this has happen to my with my children in the car at least 7 times. i just purchased the jeep feb. 2016. the last time this occurred was yesterday aug. 22 2016…”
2016-06-21 · Structure:body · 150,000 mi“all four interior door handles on my daughters jeep cracked and her back handles are now inoperable. this is a dangerous safety issue! in case of emergency, my daughters passengers would be stuck inside the car causing injury or even death!!! manufacturer charge to replace/repair is prohibitively expensive. $500 per door!!!! this is like a 1/3 of t…”
2015-11-09 · Electrical System“tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep laredo. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the cont…”
2015-10-28 · Electrical System · 70,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep laredo. the contact stated that on several occasions the vehicle stalled. the contact was able to restart the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was unable to be duplicated and was undetermined. the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) however, the pa…”
2015-10-19 · Structure:body · 90,000 mi“all 4 door handles have cracked and driver side passenger door no longer functions either from inside or out. dealership advise that all four doors (in its entirety) will have to be replaced, and not just the handles. we're awaiting for a quote from the dealership but was advised that it could be a few hundred dollars for each door. please …”
2015-10-08 · Electrical System“tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep laredo. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repairs were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact ha…”
2015-08-20 · Air Bags · 200,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep laredo. while driving various speeds, the passenger side air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v046000 (air bags); however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time f…”
2015-08-17 · Exterior Lighting · 70,000 mi“i was driving home at dark with my family in this vehicle when the headlights went completely out and everything in the dash went out. this jeep was recalled last year 2014 for the ignition switch and has to this date not been fixed, i would like to know what are the plans for repairing this situation, the headlights now will flicker on and off the…”
2015-06-28 · Electrical System · 132,000 mi“complaint for another jeep owner when driving my 2006 jeep grand cherokee laredo the lights around the pnd21 will circle all of the gears and either go into neutral or 1st gear on its own while you are driving it, it happens at least 2-3 times a week. it is very dangerous when you are driving down the road - have taken to dealer said it needs elect…”
2015-06-04 · Air Bags · 120,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep laredo. the contact stated that the air bag warning light was continuously illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the mechanic stated that the vehicle was serviced under an unknown recall and the air bag was replaced with the same defective air bag. the vehicle had not been repaired and the manufacturer w…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.