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2001 Jeep Laredo problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

One of the years to avoid

With 93 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 2.8 times the median Laredo year — the 2001 model ranks #3 of 18 Laredo years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across visibility & wipers (23), brakes (17), and seats (11), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect.

93

NHTSA complaints

0

Recalls

0

Investigations

3

Crash-involved

1

Fires reported

8

Injuries

0

Deaths

NCAP overall

How does 2001 compare to other Laredo years?

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What are the most common 2001 Jeep Laredo problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Visibility & Wipers2325%
Brakes1718%
Seats1112%
Engine1011%
Transmission89%
Other55%
Electrical System33%
Steering33%
Body & Structure33%
Latches & Locks22%
Lighting22%
Airbags22%
Seat Belts22%
Fuel System11%
Speed Control11%

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE WINDOW REGULATOR WAS MOUNTED INTO THE FRAME WITH A PLASTIC PART THAT FAILED ON FOUR SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE MANUFACTURER AUTHORIZED THE SERVICE DEALER TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE PART ON THE FRONT LEFT WINDOW. THE PLASTIC PART HAD FAILED ON THE LEFT REAR WINDOW, FRONT RIGHT…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Visibility & Wipers · August 14, 2006

FRONTEND OF VEHICLE SHIMMIES WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED, STEERING OF VEHICLE IS IMPAIRED. DEALERSHIP STATES THAT THE BRAKES ARE A DESIGN FLAW AND ARE "RECOMMENDED TO BE REPLACED BUT NOT RECALLED" . COST OF REPLACEMENT IS $800.00 FOR NEW BRAKES SYSTEM PACKAGE FROM JEEP/CHRYSLER. ALSO STEEL BRAKE LINES…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · March 24, 2005

DRIVER'S SEAT WHERE IT MOUNTS TO THE MOVABLE RAILS IS BROKEN. REPEATED CALLS TO VARIOUS USED PART DEALERS SHOWS THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THIS. APPARENTLY AT AROUND 60,000 MILES OR SO THE SEAT BREAKS. THIS IS A SAFETY PROBLEM IN THAT THE SEAT CAN COME LOOSE DURING NORMAL DRIVING, OR DURING AN…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Seats · June 28, 2006

THE LOW COOLANT LIGHT COMES ON AND DEPENDING ON THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATE THE VEHICLE WILL EITHER OVERHEAT, HAVE NO HEAT OR PROVIDE A/C COOLING ONLY WHILE DRIVING AND NOT WHILE SITTING IDLE. I'VE HAD REPAIRS AND COOLANT FLUSHES. THE REPAIRS LAST ONE WEEK AND THEN THE LOW COOLANT LIGHT COMES ON AGAIN…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · March 11, 2007

BLEND DOOR FAILURE ON MY '01 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LIMITED AND TRANSMISSION FAILURE AFTER 79000 MILES RESULTING IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS OF REPAIRS. HAVE BEEN COMPLAINING ABOUT TRANSMISSION SINCE I GOT THE NEW CAR AND JEEP KEPT SAYING "IT WAS NORMAL" THEY EVEN HAD A PERIOD OF TIME WHEN THEY EXTENDED…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · December 19, 2007

2001 Jeep Laredo — common questions

Is the 2001 Jeep Laredo reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 93 complaints put the 2001 model at #3 of 18 Laredo years. It is one of the Laredo years to avoid.

What are the most common 2001 Laredo problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are visibility & wipers (23 complaints), brakes (17 complaints), seats (11 complaints).

Does the 2001 Jeep Laredo have recalls?

No. NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2001 Jeep Laredo.

Which Jeep Laredo years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Laredo years to avoid are 2000, 2002, 2001, 1999, 1996, 2003, 1997. The cleanest record among Laredo years belongs to 1986.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.