Table 1 shows three common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 1998 Jeep Laredo.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems | |
| Engine problems | |
| Engine Belts And Pulleys problems |
Welds broke on exhaust manifold.
Our Jeep cherokee Laredo (72994 miles as of yesterday 5/6/03) while driving at any speed, pressure is just lost; no matter how much we press on the gas pedal the speed will just drop down to zero. Then it will take a while to get it to move at all. We had taken it to the mechanic, not being able to pinpoint why (because when we got there it was not doing that) they did a few test and a tune up. After a few days, same things have been happening again. Now when it happens it will take 45 minutes to 1 hour to get it to stay started fully (instead of on/off). We took it to a Jeep dealer (salerno duane Jeep-eagle), they test drive it and tried everything they could not diagnose the problem. It is very dangerous and scary to drive it and frustrating too because no one seems to be able to pinpoint the problem. Maybe with your help we can get to the manufacturer before it gest worse and the problem can be detected and fixed. Any suggestions will be very helpful and appreciated. You can also contact my husband, excellent occean, at work if necessary: 908-918-9547. Regards, kettly m. Occean.
Vehicle was in park and without prior warning it suddenly took off. Left rear tire blew in the process. There is a recall campaign 02v053000 regarding this condition. Photos attached. Front sway bar links were replaced. Vehicle won't go over 20 mph after engine is warmed. Fuel pump replaced. Serpentine belt had to be replaced. Front and rear pads were replaced and front and rear rotors resurfaced.