There are no safety recalls for the 2001 Jeep Laredo, but owners have filed 70 complaints with NHTSA.
2001 Jeep Laredo problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Visibility | 23 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 17 | |
| Seats | 11 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 10 | |
| Power Train | 8 | |
| Steering | 3 | |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | |
| Structure | 3 | |
| Electrical System | 3 | |
| Seat Belts | 2 | |
| Equipment | 2 | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 2 | |
Most reported parts
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Rotor — 10
- Visibility › Power Window Devices and Controls — 8
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 5
- Visibility › Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System › Heater Core — 5
- Visibility › Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System › Fan/Motor — 5
- Visibility › Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System › Windshield › Electrical Heating Element — 4
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Pads — 3
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Caliper — 3
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 70,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2001 Jeep Laredo complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Seats · at 160,000 miles · reported Jul 26, 2017
My 2001 jeep cherokee laredo front driver seat broke. It is extremely dangerous I have been trying to replace the seat and have been unable to find one. I was driving when the seat broke luckily I had both hands on the steering wheel tightly and sitting completely straight or I probably would have lost control of my car. It is so widespread that several different body shops and junk yards have told me they break so other they never can get one intact. I have looked for OEM parts which is my first choice and have found this item not available it. The bracket under the seat is not very…
Fuel/Propulsion System · reported Apr 7, 2015
When I AM filling the gas tank, it continuallly cuts off and spits back gas. Also the blinkers only work intermittingly. These two problems are on the internet. It seems to be a common problem with this car model.
Engine and Engine Cooling · at 105,000 miles · reported Jul 13, 2013
For the past year my 2001 jeep grand cherokee laredo limited has been overheating if we idle for more than 1-2 minutes. As long as the rpms don't go over 2000 it will happen. I went on a trip last may up a canyon. Drove about 50 miles to the canyon and all was fine. While going up the canyon speeds stayed below 20 MPH because we were following my in-laws and there was quite a bit of dust the AC was off I didn't notice that the temperature gage was raising. When I noticed it, I guess it was too late. I stopped the jeep and hoped that it would cool down. As I lifted the hood. The top popped of…
Seats · at 100,000 miles · reported Jan 27, 2012
The contact owns a 2001 jeep laredo. The contact stated the passengers heated seats would work intermittently and the drivers seat became inoperative. The dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure; however, NHTSA campaign id number: 09v117000 (Seats:front assembly:seat heater/cooler) did not include her year, make and model vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 100,050.
Seats · at 55,000 miles · reported Oct 13, 2010
Drivers seat on 2001 jeep grand cherokee the base has broken and no response from dealer or chrysler. There are no replacements for these seats I have looked for months. When I called the dealer he quoted almost 800 to repair if they could find the parts.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2001 Jeep Laredo have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2001 Jeep Laredo as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 Jeep Laredo?
Owners report visibility problems most often (23 reports), followed by service brakes, hydraulic (17). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 70,000 miles.
Are Jeep recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Jeep dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.