2000 Jeep Laredo Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Mar 16, 2019 · 81 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Laredo years
More complaints than other years 1st of 10 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 81 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Jeep Laredo. That is the most of any Laredo model year in the database (10 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (15 complaints, 19%), typically at around 95,000 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2000 Jeep Laredo problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Engine and Engine Cooling15 · ~95,000 mi
Seats12 · ~100,000 mi
Electrical System11 · ~88,000 mi
Service Brakes, Hydraulic11 · ~48,000 mi
Exterior Lighting10 · ~91,500 mi
Latches/locks/linkages7 · ~98,000 mi
Structure6 · ~61,000 mi
Visibility6 · ~136,000 mi
Power Train5 · ~42,500 mi
Equipment3 · ~33,081 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine and Engine Cooling1519%95,000——
Seats1215%100,000——
Electrical System1114%88,000——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1114%48,000——
Exterior Lighting1012%91,500——
Latches/locks/linkages79%98,000——
Structure67%61,000——
Visibility67%136,000——
Power Train56%42,500——
Equipment34%33,081——
Air Bags22%300,000——
Fuel System, Gasoline22%45,000——
Service Brakes, Air22%7,700——
Suspension22%———
Fuel/propulsion System11%113,772——
Parking Brake11%98,000——
Seat Belts11%———
Steering11%70,000——
Unknown or Other11%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2009, with 15 complaints
2001: 1200112002: 552003: 4200342004: 662005: 8200582006: 992007: 142007142008: 882009: 152009152010: 332011: 2201122013: 112014: 1201412015: 112017: 1201712018: 112019: 120191

n = 81 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2000 Jeep Laredo recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 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.

Seat not good, rear both axles

Electrical System · received Mar 16, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11187301

Brake lights issues have changed bulbs cuircut boards new brake light switch,but still can't get brake lights to work all other lights work no issues.

Electrical System · received Mar 18, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11080044

I recently purchased a 2000 jeep grand cherokee larado with an r title. I was just told there was a recall for the fuel tank exploding upon impact. Jeep recalled the jeeps on the road & had a trailer hitch put on by local garages. Does our vehicle fall under your recall? Can we get a recall, so we…

Unknown or Other · received Feb 3, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 10949505

I am very worried about having somebody crash into the rear of my jeep. The rear bumper is right next to fuel tank. They are going to install trailer hitches ( for added protection ) on some other year jeeps but not mine !! How can this be fair when they are all built the same way. Please make them…

Structure · received Aug 28, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10760103

Tl* the contact owns 2000 jeep laredo. The contact stated that the fuel gauge failed and the fuel sensor warning light illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the fuel gauge would provide erroneous readings. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The mechanic could not…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Jan 17, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10560369

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Jeep Laredo?

Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, seats, electrical system problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 15 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2000 Jeep Laredo?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2000 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 2000 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.