MYRModel Year Report

2002 Jeep Laredo

◆ Worse than typical
2002 Jeep Laredo
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:03:22.591Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Jeep Laredo Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2002 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 1998: 33 complaints 1999: 60 complaints 1999 2000: 81 complaints 2001: 70 complaints 2002: 80 complaints 2002 2003: 57 complaints 2006: 20 complaints 2006
2002: 80 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

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 19%

19% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 15 distinct reports on file.

AIR BAGS 11%

11% of complaints: air bags — 9 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20190318

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, 20140106

MY AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AFTER A SERIES OF BEEPS WHILE DRIVING IN MY 2002 JEEP CHEROKEE LAREDO. I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC THAT HOOKED IT UP TO A MACHINE AND IT WAS DETERMINED MY AIRBAGS ARE NOT FUNCTIONING.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130804

VISIBILITY 8%

8% of complaints: visibility — 6 distinct reports on file.

VISIBILITY 8%

8% of complaints: visibility — 6 distinct reports on file.

SEATS 6%

6% of complaints: seats — 5 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

▮ 2002 — complaint volume: 80

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2002 Jeep Laredo — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (15 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (6 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1998 ▲ 1997 ● 1996

WORST YEARS

◆ 2000 ● 2001 ● 1999

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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, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor, accounting for 19% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2002 Jeep Laredo have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

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