Jeep Laredo — years to avoid

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA.

2 model years to watch and 2 best bets. Tap a year to see its problem areas, recalls and buy-smart checklist.

Caution2 years

Best bets2 years

Complaint history

1986: 2 complaints, Not enough data 1986 1988: 3 complaints, Not enough data 1989: 4 complaints, Not enough data 1989 1990: 14 complaints, Not enough data 1991: 10 complaints, Not enough data 1992: 6 complaints, Not enough data 1992 1993: 26 complaints, Not enough data 1994: 16 complaints, Not enough data 1995: 20 complaints, Not enough data 1995 1996: 47 complaints, Recommended 1997: 38 complaints, Recommended 1998: 33 complaints, Recommended 1999: 60 complaints, Recommended 2000: 81 complaints, Caution 2000 2001: 70 complaints, Recommended 2002: 80 complaints, Caution 2003: 57 complaints, Recommended 2004 2006: 20 complaints, Not enough data 2000 · 81
1986: 2 complaints, Not enough data 1986 1988: 3 complaints, Not enough data 1988 1989: 4 complaints, Not enough data 1990: 14 complaints, Not enough data 1990 1991: 10 complaints, Not enough data 1992: 6 complaints, Not enough data 1992 1993: 26 complaints, Not enough data 1994: 16 complaints, Not enough data 1994 1995: 20 complaints, Not enough data 1996: 47 complaints, Recommended 1996 1997: 38 complaints, Recommended 1998: 33 complaints, Recommended 1998 1999: 60 complaints, Recommended 2000: 81 complaints, Caution 2000 2001: 70 complaints, Recommended 2002: 80 complaints, Caution 2002 2003: 57 complaints, Recommended 2004 2006: 20 complaints, Not enough data 2006 2000 · 81
1986: 2 complaints, Not enough data 1986 1987 1988: 3 complaints, Not enough data 1988 1989: 4 complaints, Not enough data 1989 1990: 14 complaints, Not enough data 1990 1991: 10 complaints, Not enough data 1991 1992: 6 complaints, Not enough data 1992 1993: 26 complaints, Not enough data 1993 1994: 16 complaints, Not enough data 1994 1995: 20 complaints, Not enough data 1995 1996: 47 complaints, Recommended 1996 1997: 38 complaints, Recommended 1997 1998: 33 complaints, Recommended 1998 1999: 60 complaints, Recommended 1999 2000: 81 complaints, Caution 2000 2001: 70 complaints, Recommended 2001 2002: 80 complaints, Caution 2002 2003: 57 complaints, Recommended 2003 2004 2005 2006: 20 complaints, Not enough data 2006 2000 · 81
  • Caution
  • Recommended
  • Not enough data

Every year, ranked

Newest first. Find your year, then open it for the full report.

YearRankingComplaintsCompared with a typical year
2006 ○ Not enough data 20 Only 20 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2004–2005 No NHTSA records on file — this model year may not have been sold, or no complaints, recalls or investigations were ever filed against it.
2003 ● Recommended 57 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2002 ◆ Caution 80 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
2001 ● Recommended 70 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2000 ◆ Caution 81 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
1999 ● Recommended 60 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1998 ▲ Recommended 33 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1997 ▲ Recommended 38 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1996 ● Recommended 47 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1995 ○ Not enough data 20 Only 20 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1994 ○ Not enough data 16 Only 16 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1993 ○ Not enough data 26 Only 26 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1992 ○ Not enough data 6 Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1991 ○ Not enough data 10 Only 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1990 ○ Not enough data 14 Only 14 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1989 ○ Not enough data 4 Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1988 ○ Not enough data 3 Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1987 No NHTSA records on file — this model year may not have been sold, or no complaints, recalls or investigations were ever filed against it.
1986 ○ Not enough data 2 Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
How the rankings work

Each model year’s distinct NHTSA complaint count is compared with the median of the same model’s other eligible years.

  • ▲ Recommended

    At least 30% fewer complaints than the model’s typical year.

  • ● Recommended

    Within 30% of the model’s typical year.

  • ◆ Caution

    30% to 100% more complaints than the typical year.

  • ■ Avoid

    More than double the complaints of the typical year.

  • ○ Not enough data

    Fewer than 30 complaints on file, or too few other years to compare with — too few for a fair verdict.

Recalls

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recalls on file across every Jeep Laredo model year.

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