2001 Jeep Laredo Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 26, 2017 · 70 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Laredo years
More complaints than other years 3rd of 10 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 70 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Jeep Laredo. That ranks 3rd out of 10 Laredo model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is visibility (22 complaints, 31%), typically at around 61,002 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire, 5 injuries. 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 2001 Jeep Laredo problems

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

Visibility22 · ~61,002 mi
Seats11 · ~108,516 mi
Service Brakes, Hydraulic11 · ~14,000 mi
Engine and Engine Cooling10 · ~100,000 mi
Power Train8 · ~79,182 mi
Electrical System3 · ~73,000 mi
Unknown or Other3 · ~160,000 mi
Air Bags2 · ~86,789 mi
Equipment2 · ~71,384 mi
Exterior Lighting2 · ~83,923 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Visibility2231%61,002——
Seats1116%108,516——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1116%14,000——
Engine and Engine Cooling1014%100,000——
Power Train811%79,182——
Electrical System34%73,000——
Unknown or Other34%160,000——
Air Bags23%86,789——
Equipment23%71,384——
Exterior Lighting23%83,923——
Latches/locks/linkages23%71,923——
Seat Belts23%86,789——
Steering23%5,000——
Structure23%78,516——
Fuel/propulsion System11%———
Vehicle Speed Control11%80——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2007, with 21 complaints
2001: 1200112002: 1200212003: 1200312004: 3200432005: 172005172006: 5200652007: 212007212008: 7200872009: 6200962010: 4201042012: 1201212013: 1201312015: 1201512017: 120171

n = 70 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2001 Jeep Laredo recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 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.

My 2001 jeep cherokee laredo front driver seat broke. It is extremely dangerous i have been trying to replace the seat and have been unable to find one. I was driving when the seat broke luckily i had both hands on the steering wheel tightly and sitting completely straight or i probably would have…

Seats · received Jul 26, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 11010839

When i am filling the gas tank, it continuallly cuts off and spits back gas. Also the blinkers only work intermittingly. These two problems are on the internet. It seems to be a common problem with this car model. *tr

Fuel/propulsion System · received Apr 7, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10704174

For the past year my 2001 jeep grand cherokee laredo limited has been overheating if we idle for more than 1-2 minutes. As long as the rpms don't go over 2000 it will happen. I went on a trip last may up a canyon. Drove about 50 miles to the canyon and all was fine. While going up the canyon speeds…

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Jul 13, 2013 · NHTSA complaint 10524654

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 jeep laredo. The contact stated the passengers heated seats would work intermittently and the drivers seat became inoperative. The dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure; however, nhtsa campaign id number: 09v117000 (seats:front assembly:seat heater/cooler)…

Seats · received Jan 27, 2012 · NHTSA complaint 10445602

Drivers seat on 2001 jeep grand cherokee the base has broken and no response from dealer or chrysler. There are no replacements for these seats i have looked for months. When i called the dealer he quoted almost 800 to repair if they could find the parts. *tr

Seats · received Oct 13, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10360385

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Jeep Laredo?

Owners most often report visibility, seats, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, visibility, accounts for 22 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2001 Jeep Laredo?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2001 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 2001 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.