Jeep Laredo years to avoid
The Jeep Laredo years to avoid are 2000, 2002, 2001, 1999, 1996, 2003, 1997 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 1986 is the cleanest year on record.
790
Total complaints
0
Recall campaigns
1986–2006
Years covered
7
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Laredo years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | High complaint rate | 105 | |
| 2002 | High complaint rate | 101 | |
| 2001 | High complaint rate | 93 | |
| 1999 | High complaint rate | 85 | |
| 1996 | High complaint rate | 71 | |
| 2003 | High complaint rate | 64 | |
| 1997 | High complaint rate | 62 |
Every Laredo year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 29 | 0 | |
| 2003avoid | 64 | 0 | |
| 2002avoid | 101 | 0 | |
| 2001avoid | 93 | 0 | |
| 2000avoid | 105 | 0 | |
| 1999avoid | 85 | 0 | |
| 1998 | 43 | 0 | |
| 1997avoid | 62 | 0 | |
| 1996avoid | 71 | 0 | |
| 1995 | 30 | 0 | |
| 1994 | 18 | 0 | |
| 1993 | 37 | 0 | |
| 1992 | 6 | 0 | |
| 1991 | 12 | 0 | |
| 1990 | 24 | 0 | |
| 1989 | 5 | 0 | |
| 1988 | 3 | 0 | |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
Common questions
What are the worst Jeep Laredo years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Laredo years to avoid are 2000, 2002, 2001, 1999, 1996, 2003, 1997. The cleanest year on record is 1986.
What is the best year for the Jeep Laredo?
By complaint volume, 1986 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Laredo years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Jeep Laredo have?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the Laredo.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.