MYRModel Year Report

1997 Jeep Laredo

▲ Better than typical
1997 Jeep Laredo
RENDERED 2026-09-17T01:53:03.310Z

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

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

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 24%

24% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 9 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

CRASH
STRUCTURE 21%

21% of complaints: structure — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing door and hinge and attachments.

SERVICE BRAKES 21%

21% of complaints: service brakes — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 18%

18% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing tank assembly and fuel pump.

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FUEL PUMP FAILED, CAUSING ENGINE STALL.

NHTSA ODI report, 19971003

POWER TRAIN 13%

13% of complaints: power train — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing driveshaft and axle assembly.

CRASH
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I HAVE PURCHASED SEVERAL JEEP GRAND CHEROKEES THREW THE YEARS ALL BEING AROUND THE 1997 MODEL WITH THE V8.

NHTSA ODI report, 20110129

Also filed under TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1997 Jeep Laredo — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (8 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 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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.