2002 Jeep Laredo Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Laredo years
- More complaints than other years 2nd of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 80 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Jeep Laredo. That ranks 2nd out of 10 Laredo model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (20 complaints, 25%), typically at around 16,000 miles. Complaints mention 6 crashes, 2 fires, 3 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 80owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 6complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 20 | 25% | 16,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 18 | 23% | 58,750 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 10 | 13% | 95,150 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 10 | 13% | 68,163 | — | — |
| Seats | 6 | 8% | 102,260 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 5 | 6% | 29,975 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 5% | 126,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 5% | 95,689 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 3% | 53,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 | 3% | 18,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 3% | 42,665 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 1% | 94,946 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1% | 18,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1% | 45,800 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Jeep Laredo recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Jeep Laredo.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Has never been subjected to air bag recall. Air bag warning light on dash board is on. I am considering buying this jeep, laredo, 2002, today!
The alert for the turn signal stays on when i turn my headlights on. The tail lights don't work properly, and the reverse lights do not work at all. I have seen this on the same model jeep grand cherokee laredo's on the road at night.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 jeep laredo. While driving 20 mph, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was pulled over to a shoulder lane where the vehicle was able to restart. The failure was persistent. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that several components…
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2002 jeep laredo. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v046000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer…
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 jeep laredo. The contact stated that the vehicle independently shifted gears without warning. The contact secured the vehicle in park while exiting, but it began to roll away. The contact was able to re-enter the vehicle and secure the transmission in park, but the…
Other Jeep Laredo years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Laredo | 20 | 0 |
| 2003 Laredo | 57 | 0 |
| 2002 | 80 | 0 |
| 2001 Laredo | 70 | 0 |
| 2000 Laredo | 81 | 0 |
| 1999 Laredo | 60 | 0 |
| 1998 Laredo | 33 | 0 |
| 1997 Laredo | 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 2002 Jeep Laredo?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, visibility, air bags problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 20 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Jeep Laredo?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 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 2002 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.