1997 Jeep Laredo Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Laredo years
- Fewer complaints than other years 7th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 38 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Jeep Laredo. That ranks 7th out of 10 Laredo model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (9 complaints, 24%), typically at around 120,000 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 38owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Jeep Laredo problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 9 | 24% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 7 | 18% | 175,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 | 16% | 113,050 | — | — |
| Structure | 6 | 16% | 57,799 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 11% | 146,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 11% | 127,800 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 8% | 150,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 5% | 112,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 3% | 146,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 3% | 200,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 3% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 3% | 127,800 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Jeep Laredo recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Jeep Laredo.
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Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I own a 1997 jeep laredo & received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure) no dealership so i drove 120 miles to nearest jeep service dept. They kept the vehicle for 4 hours then stated the parts that were needed to repair the vehicle were unavailable…
My 97 jeep grand cherokee laredo, is having stalling issues,i've changed numerous sensors, fuel pump, distributor, the vehicle will drive find for a couple of days then out of the blue it will just shut off while driving,have no problem at the moment of it starting back up,but this is getting…
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated when the vehicle was placed into the reverse position it erroneously accelerated and the brakes became disengaged. The problem occurred several times. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified about the failure…
I drive a 1997 jeep laredo it back fires and stalls going down the highway with no warning. It has stalled at a stop lights. And help up traffic have replaced sensors and now going to try changing fuel pump. Air bag light comes on and off how safe is that came close to being rear ended by a semi…
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 jeep laredo. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure) and stated that the parts that were needed to repair the vehicle were unavailable. The dealer was unable to provide an expected date for when the part…
Other Jeep Laredo years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Laredo | 20 | 0 |
| 2003 Laredo | 57 | 0 |
| 2002 Laredo | 80 | 0 |
| 2001 Laredo | 70 | 0 |
| 2000 Laredo | 81 | 0 |
| 1999 Laredo | 60 | 0 |
| 1998 Laredo | 33 | 0 |
| 1997 | 38 | 0 |
| 1996 Laredo | 47 | 0 |
| 1995 Laredo | 20 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Jeep Laredo?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 9 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Jeep Laredo?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 Jeep Laredo a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Laredo model years, the 1997 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.