MYRModel Year Report

2002 Jeep Laredo

◆ Worse than typical
2002 Jeep Laredo
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:44:45.612Z

This year had 30% to 100% more 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
80
Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Service brakes

34% 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 1996 1997: 38 complaints 1998: 33 complaints 1999: 60 complaints 1999 2000: 81 complaints 2001: 70 complaints 2002: 80 complaints 2002 80 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 1998: 33 complaints 1999: 60 complaints 1999 2000: 81 complaints 2001: 70 complaints 2002: 80 complaints 2002 80 2003: 57 complaints 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 1998: 33 complaints 1998 1999: 60 complaints 1999 2000: 81 complaints 2000 2001: 70 complaints 2001 2002: 80 complaints 2002 80 2003: 57 complaints 2003 2006: 20 complaints 2006

2002: 80 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.

Service brakes

34% · 27 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHINJURY

Visibility

24% · 19 reports

Most commonly citing power window devices and controls and defroster/defogger/hvac system.

Air bags

14% · 11 reports

Most commonly citing sensor/control module and frontal.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

My Jeep Liberty '02 rear wheel drive.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-11-19

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!

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-03-18

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 Jeep Laredo. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 12V527000 (Air bags) had exceeded a reasonable time for repair.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-01-06

Engine and engine cooling

13% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing fan and radiator assembly.

FIRE

Seats

8% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing mid/rear assembly.

CRASH

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2002Complaint volume 80 complaints filed for this model year.

Buy-smart checklist

2002 Jeep Laredo — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Service brakes: 27 reports on file for this year.
  • Visibility: 19 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 11 reports on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 2002 Jeep Laredo reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2002 Jeep Laredo is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Jeep Laredo?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 34% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2002 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.