Jeep Laredo Problems by Year
NHTSA has 506 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the Jeep Laredo, across 10 model years (1995–2006). The 2000 model year has the most complaints (81). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes, hydraulic.
Jeep Laredo years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Laredo model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2000 Laredo: 81 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2002 Laredo: 80 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2001 Laredo: 70 complaints, 0 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 1995 Laredo: 20 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2006 Laredo: 20 complaints, 0 recalls
- 1998 Laredo: 33 complaints, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Jeep Laredo problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 87 | 9 | 5 |
| Power Train | 67 | 10 | 12 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 65 | 9 | 1 |
| Visibility | 63 | 8 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 48 | 10 | 1 |
| Seats | 45 | 8 | 1 |
| Air Bags | 39 | 10 | 15 |
| Structure | 31 | 8 | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 27 | 7 | 0 |
| Suspension | 22 | 8 | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 20 | 8 | 0 |
| Equipment | 19 | 9 | 0 |
| Steering | 19 | 10 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 13 | 5 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 | 7 | 4 |
| Seat Belts | 8 | 6 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 7 | 5 | 0 |
| Engine | 6 | 4 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Tires | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Jeep Laredo model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Laredo | 20 | 0 | — | Electrical System | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2003 Laredo | 57 | 0 | — | Visibility | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2002 Laredo | 80 | 0 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | More complaints than other years |
| 2001 Laredo | 70 | 0 | — | Visibility | More complaints than other years |
| 2000 Laredo | 81 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | More complaints than other years |
| 1999 Laredo | 60 | 0 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | More complaints than other years |
| 1998 Laredo | 33 | 0 | — | Power Train | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 1997 Laredo | 38 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 1996 Laredo | 47 | 0 | — | Power Train | About as many complaints as other years |
| 1995 Laredo | 20 | 0 | — | Power Train | Far fewer complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Jeep Laredo years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2000 (81), 2002 (80), 2001 (70). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Jeep Laredo?
Service Brakes, Hydraulic, with 87 complaints across 9 model years.
How many recalls does the Jeep Laredo have?
0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.