KnownCarProblems2002 Jeep Laredo Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 80 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Jeep Laredo, most often about the brakes (28% of complaints, typically around 17,000 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about Laredo model year since 2000.
Complaints80
Recalls0
Crashes reported6
Fires reported2
Injuries reported3
Most common 2002 Jeep Laredo problems
Brakes
22 complaints · 28%Half of these problems showed up before 17,000 miles. Parts named most often: foundation components, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, disc.
While driving at 25 MPH, and when the brakes were depressed there was severe vibration in the entire vehicle. This problem happened on numerous occasions. Also, this problem was progressively getting worse, to the point were the steering wheel would shake in consumer's hands. Dealer found that the problem pertained to…
The front brakes wore out prematurely at 13,000 miles. The manufacturer was contacted, and to this date the complaint had not been resolved. An independent shop indicated that this was a very frequent problem. The vehicle was not fixed. The vehicle had warped rotors. The situation deteriorated over a period of time to…
Visibility and wipers
18 complaints · 23%Half of these problems showed up before 59,000 miles. Parts named most often: defroster/defogger/hvac system, power window devices and controls, glass, side/rear, rearview mirrors/devices.
I purchased a 2002 Jeep grand cherokee overland in november 2005 and by may 2006 the air conditioning & heat stopped working. During the winter months I was unable to drive the vehicle because of rapid fogging of windows. I recently took the vehicle to a Jeep dealer to have service done, and was informed that the…
The dual climate control no longer works in my grand cherokee....when the heat is on the passenger side still gets cold air. I have not fixed the problem and am not looking forward to it....but I will have to soon.
Engine
11 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 69,000 miles. Parts named most often: cooling system, engine.
My radiator fan broke off the motor on sunday september 9, 2007 and I had it towed to tire kingdom since the dealership was closed. So I called greenway chrysler jeepdodge in orlando, fl on september 10, 2007 to compare parts prices for the shrowd assembly and radiator fan. The dealership process were much lower so I…
Upon ignition, radiator fan exploded into pieces randomly. Found many many other instances of this incident, and all dealers and representatives of chrysler deny any knowledge of the incident. It is for a Jeep grand cherokee. Here is your report: NHTSA campaign id number: 06v199000 - hide details recall date…
Air bags
10 complaints · 13%Parts named most often: frontal.
My Jeep liberty '02 rear wheel drive. I was attempting to change lanes at about 50-55 MPH on a windy day(50 MPH winds) when the wind threw my back end into the guard rail when approaching an overpass.the Jeep hit the back end on rail followed by the front end then rolled upside down crossed the overpass before rolling…
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. I received a recall notice shortly after in the mail stating there was an airbag recall on my Jeep. The airbags…
Seats
6 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: mid/rear assembly.
Drivers seat frame has broken 4 times and seat rocks back and forth. I have had the seat replaced 3 times, the last time I was told a new part number would be installed, when I claimed the vehicle, I found the same part number was put in and that one failed. Twice in the past 7 months I requested they order the new…
Tl contact owns a 2002 Jeep Laredo. While attempting to accelerate from a stop, the driver's seat suddenly snapped and fell backwards. The contact examined the seat and noticed that the frame separated. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The failure occurred without warning. The current and failure…
Electrical
5 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: 12v/24v/48v battery, instrument cluster/panel.
My SUV has been having the same problems and I have taken it to the dealership many times; that truck has a serious electrical problem in addition to the same problems like the engine smoking, engine light on and failure of radio and all brake lights.
For no specific reason the windows on the Jeep cherokee grand Laredo suddenly drop in their channels and will not come back up. I had a similar failure on a 2000 model previously owned, and now with my 2002 I had the same issue on december 31 2005 with the rear driver side window, and yesterday with the passenger…
Lights
5 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: turn signal.
: the contact stated while driving various speeds, the interior lights illuminated on and off intermittently without warning. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer numerous times, who was unable to duplicate the problem. The manufacturer was alerted.
Tl contact owns a 2002 Jeep Laredo. While driving various speeds, the contact noticed that the headlights were dim. She pulled over and inspected the headlights and noticed a film on the light covers due to condensation. She called two dealers to see what could be done to remedy the failure. One dealer stated that…
Transmission
4 complaints · 5%Parts named most often: automatic transmission, driveline.
Dt: the contact owns a 2002 Jeep Laredo. The front and back brake pads and rotors were replaced four times due to the application of cheap rotors to the vehicle. The contact stated the vehicle pulsated while driving 40 MPH, but did not have any problems with stopping. Other than the pulsation there was no indication…
The contact owns a 2002 Jeep Laredo. The contact stated that the vehicle independently shifted gears without warning. The contact secured the vehicle in park while exiting, but it began to roll away. The contact was able to re-enter the vehicle and secure the transmission in park, but the vehicle kept rolling. The…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2002 Jeep Laredo recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2002 Jeep Laredo
- What are the most common problems with the 2002 Jeep Laredo?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (22 complaints, typically around 17,000 miles); visibility and wipers (18 complaints, typically around 59,000 miles); engine (11 complaints, typically around 69,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2002 Jeep Laredo have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2002 Jeep Laredo. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2002 a bad year for the Jeep Laredo?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about Laredo model year since 2000, with 80 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.