MYRModel Year Report

1997 Jeep Laredo

▲ Better than typical
1997 Jeep Laredo
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:03:36.657Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Jeep Laredo Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1997 highlighted. 1986: 2 complaints 1986 1988: 3 complaints 1989: 4 complaints 1990: 14 complaints 1990 1991: 10 complaints 1992: 6 complaints 1993: 26 complaints 1993 1994: 16 complaints 1995: 20 complaints 1996: 47 complaints 1996 1997: 38 complaints 1997 1998: 33 complaints 1999: 60 complaints 1999 2000: 81 complaints 2001: 70 complaints 2002: 80 complaints 2002 2003: 57 complaints 2006: 20 complaints 2006
1997: 38 complaints
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YearComplaints
19862
19883
19894
199014
199110
19926
199326
199416
199520
199647
199738
199833
199960
200081
200170
200280
200357
200620

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

STRUCTURE 11%

11% of complaints: structure — 4 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 8%

8% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 3 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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THE ABS BRAKES DO NOT WORK; WHEN DRIVING PAST 20MPH AND HAVING TO MAKE A SUDDEN STOP, BRAKES DID NOT WORK.

NHTSA ODI report, 19970107

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 8%

8% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 3 distinct reports on file.

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140117

VEHICLE STALLS AND CUT OFF AT ANY SPEED. SOMETIMES IT CRANKS BACK UP ,OTHER TIMES IMMOBILE HAVE TO WAIT 20-30 MINS TO RESTART. BACKFIRES. BLOWN OUT 2 MUFFLERS. SPENT HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS ON NEEDLESS PARTS. SENSORS, SPARK PLUGS,ROTARY CAP ETC.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130716

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 8%

8% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 3 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 8%

8% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 3 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1997 Jeep Laredo — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for structure issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (3 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1998 ● 1996 ● 2003

WORST YEARS

◆ 2000 ◆ 2002 ● 2001

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FAQ

Is the 1997 Jeep Laredo reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1997 Jeep Laredo is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1997 Jeep Laredo?

The most-reported component is structure:body:door, accounting for 11% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1997 Jeep Laredo have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.