2001 Jeep LAREDO problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
70 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
70,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2001 model year. Data snapshot: . 51 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Seats is the most frequently named component, appearing in 10 of 70 complaints (14.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 15 | 21.4% |
| Transmission and shifting | 3 | 4.3% |
| Steering behavior | 3 | 4.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 2.9% |
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 2.9% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 1.4% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Seats | 10 |
| 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:Fan/Motor | 5 |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Heater Core | 5 |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Windshield:Electrical Heating Element | 4 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan | 3 |
Seats: 10; 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:Fan/Motor: 5; Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Heater Core: 5; Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Windshield:Electrical Heating Element: 4; Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan: 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 7 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 5 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 17 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 9 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 11 |
| 150,000 and above | 2 |
Under 25,000: 7; 25,000 to 49,999: 5; 50,000 to 74,999: 17; 75,000 to 99,999: 9; 100,000 to 149,999: 11; 150,000 and above: 2
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (17). 19 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2005 | 17 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 21 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2010 | 4 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
2001: 1; 2002: 1; 2003: 1; 2004: 3; 2005: 17; 2006: 5; 2007: 21; 2008: 7; 2009: 6; 2010: 4; 2012: 1; 2013: 1; 2015: 1; 2017: 1
Pattern summary
Seats leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 15 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 3 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10062455 · 2004-03-17 (March 17, 2004)
FAULTY BRAKING SYSTEMS, A CONSTANT WARPING OF ROTORS FRONT AND REAR. THE ROTORS WARP SO BAD THAT IT IS HARD TO CONTROL VEHICLE. WHEN BRAKING. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 17 miles reported. Look up ODI 10062455 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10109646 · 2005-02-02 (February 2, 2005)
WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP COMPLETELY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE BRAKES AND ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, AND REPLACED THEM TWICE. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM RECURRED.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10109646 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10212654 · 2007-12-24 (December 24, 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 THE POWERTRAIN WARRANTY TO 100,000 MILES WHICH MY CAR MISSED BY 65 DAYS. I ALSO SEE TOO MANY BLEND DOOR ISSUES THAT JEEP NEEDS TO ADDRESS VS. ME PAYING $850.00 FOR. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 79,182 miles reported. Look up ODI 10212654 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10212990 · 2007-12-27 (December 27, 2007)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 JEEP CHEROKEE LAREDO. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 138,131 MILES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS VEHICLE STALLED AND HE WAS ABLE TO RESTART IT. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED BEFORE THE VEHICLE STALLED. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC STATED THAT THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR MALFUNCTIONED. THE JEEP DEALER STATED THAT THERE THE TRANSMISSION CAUSED THE STALLING. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 138,120 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 138,131.
Owner-reported narrative. 138,120 miles reported. Look up ODI 10212990 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10114657 · 2005-03-24 (March 24, 2005)
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 ARE RUSTED/ROTTED.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10114657 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10247571 · 2008-11-03 (November 3, 2008)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO. WHILE PROCEEDING TO STOP AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE SEAT COMPONENT COLLAPSED INTO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO HOLD ONTO THE STEERING WHEEL IN ORDER TO PREVENT A CRASH. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE SEAT COMPONENT DETACHED FROM THE ENTIRE FRAME. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE REPAIRS WOULD COST $636 FOR REPAIRS AND THAT THE FAILURE WAS VERY COMMON FOR HIS PARTICULAR YEAR, MAKE, AND MODEL VEHICLE. HE ALSO ATTEMPTED TO LOCATE T…
Owner-reported narrative. 171,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10247571 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10146212 · 2005-12-28 (December 28, 2005)
VEHICLE BATTERY IN 2001 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO WAS CHANGED 3 TIMES IN THE SPAN OF 9 MONTHS DUE TO BATTERY LOOSING POWER. IN JUNE 2005, THE 4TH BATTERY IN THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. PURCHASED NEW DIEHARD SUV BATTERY AND INSTALLED. ON NOV. 8, 2005, THE VEHICLES ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CAUGHT FIRE CAUSING THE BATTERY TO EXPLODE AND CAUSE OVER $4,000 IN DAMAGES. WIFE FEARS FOR HER LIFE AND LIFE OF 2 Y/O AND 6 Y/O WHO ARE TRANSPORTED IN VEHICLE TO BABYSITTER AND SCHOOL ON A DAILY BASIS. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 47,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10146212 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10524654 · 2013-07-13 (July 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 CO…
Owner-reported narrative. 105,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10524654 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10704174 · 2015-04-07 (April 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. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10704174 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11010839 · 2017-07-26 (July 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 AVAILABL…
Owner-reported narrative. 160,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11010839 at NHTSA ↗