2002 Jeep Laredo Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2002 Jeep Laredo. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 101 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
15
AIR BAGS
9
1crashes1injuries
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
6
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
6
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
5
SEATS
5
1crashes
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
4
1fires
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
4
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
3
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
3
Total complaints101

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“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!”

AIR BAGS · reported 2019-03-18

“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 jeep laredo. While driving 20 mph, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was pulled over to a shoulder lane where the vehicle was able to restart. The failure was persistent. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that several components…”

ENGINE · reported 2017-05-08

“Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2002 jeep laredo. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v046000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2016-11-14

“Tl* 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…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2016-02-13

“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 jeep laredo. While driving at 30 mph, the passenger side air bag erupted. There were no injuries. The impact cracked the windshield and the dashboard was fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2015-05-13

“Air bag light and signal goes on every thirty seconds. Concerned that either the airbag will deploy without impact or may not deploy when required. I brought into dealer nd they indicated a prt clock spring ' needed replacement to make sure air bag was functioning correctly. This is a safety issue…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2014-07-01

“I received safety recall notice m35/nhtsa 12v-527. Upon contacting dealer I learned they will require my car for 4 to 6 hours, and they do not offer loaner cars, which will require my renting a car. I am on limited income and cannot rent a car for 6 hours. Do I have any other options, but to do…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2014-02-25

“The alert for the turn signal stays on when I turn my headlights on. The tail lights don't work properly, and the reverse lights do not work at all. I have seen this on the same model jeep grand cherokee laredo's on the road at night.”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING · reported 2014-01-12
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2002 Jeep Laredo as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.