2002 Jeep Laredo
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.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1986 | 2 |
| 1988 | 3 |
| 1989 | 4 |
| 1990 | 14 |
| 1991 | 10 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1993 | 26 |
| 1994 | 16 |
| 1995 | 20 |
| 1996 | 47 |
| 1997 | 38 |
| 1998 | 33 |
| 1999 | 60 |
| 2000 | 81 |
| 2001 | 70 |
| 2002 | 80 |
| 2003 | 57 |
| 2006 | 20 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.
34% of complaints: service brakes — 27 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.
CRASH INJURY24% of complaints: visibility — 19 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing power window devices and controls and defroster/defogger/hvac system.
14% of complaints: air bags — 11 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing sensor/control module and frontal.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
MY JEEP LIBERTY '02 REAR WHEEL DRIVE.
NHTSA ODI report, 20051119
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
13% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 10 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing fan and radiator assembly.
FIRE8% of complaints: seats — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing mid/rear assembly.
CRASHSAFETY TIMELINE
No recalls on file for this model year.
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2002 Jeep Laredo — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for service brakes issues (27 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for visibility issues (19 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for air bags issues (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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.