MYRModel Year Report

1997 Jeep Laredo

▲ Better than typical
1997 Jeep Laredo
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:39:42.555Z

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
38
Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Engine and engine cooling

24% of complaints

Complaints per year

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 1997: 38 complaints 1997 38 1998: 33 complaints 1999: 60 complaints 2000: 81 complaints 2001: 70 complaints 2002: 80 complaints 2002 2003: 57 complaints 2006: 20 complaints
1986: 2 complaints 1986 1988: 3 complaints 1989: 4 complaints 1989 1990: 14 complaints 1991: 10 complaints 1991 1992: 6 complaints 1993: 26 complaints 1993 1994: 16 complaints 1995: 20 complaints 1995 1996: 47 complaints 1997: 38 complaints 1997 38 1998: 33 complaints 1999: 60 complaints 1999 2000: 81 complaints 2001: 70 complaints 2001 2002: 80 complaints 2003: 57 complaints 2003 2006: 20 complaints
1986: 2 complaints 1986 1988: 3 complaints 1988 1989: 4 complaints 1989 1990: 14 complaints 1990 1991: 10 complaints 1991 1992: 6 complaints 1992 1993: 26 complaints 1993 1994: 16 complaints 1994 1995: 20 complaints 1995 1996: 47 complaints 1996 1997: 38 complaints 1997 38 1998: 33 complaints 1998 1999: 60 complaints 1999 2000: 81 complaints 2000 2001: 70 complaints 2001 2002: 80 complaints 2002 2003: 57 complaints 2003 2006: 20 complaints 2006

1997: 38 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19862
19883
19894
199014
199110
19926
199326
199416
199520
199647
199738
199833
199960
200081
200170
200280
200357
200620

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Engine and engine cooling

24% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

CRASH

Structure

21% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing door and hinge and attachments.

Service brakes

21% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH

Fuel system, gasoline

18% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing tank assembly and fuel pump.

Show complaint excerpts

Fuel pump failed, causing engine stall.

NHTSA ODI report, 1997-10-03

Power train

13% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing driveshaft and axle assembly.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

I have purchased several Jeep grand cherokees threw the years all being around the 1997 model with the V8.

NHTSA ODI report, 2011-01-29

Also filed under Traction control system

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1997 Jeep Laredo — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 9 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 8 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 8 reports on file for this year.
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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 engine and engine cooling, accounting for 24% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1997 Jeep Laredo have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.