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BrakesPart report

2002 Jeep Laredo Brakes Problems

Complaints
22about this part
Share
28%of 80 total for the year
Median mileage
17,000miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the brakes of the 2002 Jeep Laredo, 28% of the 80 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 17,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I have a 02 Jeep grand cherokee. Chrysler had a recall on the front rotors in 2004 and we had them replaced at no expenses to us. Now two years later the same problem with the rotors came back. We contacted chrysler and they would not warranty the problem again. We have to pay for the repair cost ourselves.”

NHTSA complaint #10173405, filed 2006-11, 45,000 miles

“In march 2004 at approximatly 11,800 miles I had the brakes on my 2002 Jeep replaced due to warped rotors. The brakes were replaced in acordance with TSB 05-003-02 and TSB lon 05-81-01-92. In june 2005 at approximatly 21,000 miles the rotors were warped again and the Jeep dealer recommended replacing the rotors again but it would not be covered under warranty. Even if they had replaced them under warranty I would still be concerned about the safety of these brakes if the rotors need to be replaced every 10,000 miles. …”

NHTSA complaint #10127860, filed 2005-07, 11,000 miles

“I had warped rotors on my car 3 times now. This last time, I only went less than 10,000 miles. They keep using the same part, so the problem is consistent. I just got this problem fixed and later that night my brakes were squeaking. I have a constant rubbing noise when I turn my car (not sharply, just normal turning). They check it every time I'm in for service and state they can't find anything. I had fluids leak in my car that cause a wire to burn (within 3000 miles) and other oil leaks that required new sparks. I feel like I'm constantly in the shop with this car.”

NHTSA complaint #10132565, filed 2005-08, 38,100 miles

“Since I bought the vehicle, the brakes have not been right . I took it in a few times to be told nothing was wrong. I was in 2 accidents, where the vehicle would not stop, and rear ended each vehicle. When I braked at speeds over 50 MPH, the front of the vehicle shook. In aug. 04, I called the dealer again to complain, and was told the brakes are not under warranty (2002 grand cherokee Laredo - 26000 mi) I finally took it to my private mechanic, who told me that he has replaced numerous brakes on this model - they seem to be out of alignment from the start. …”

NHTSA complaint #10087026, filed 2004-08, 248,000 miles

“Dt: 04-29-04 while driving through a parking lot,prior to that had been to a flower nursey where a lot of dirt and gravel were on ground and then to a shopping center. Driving a slow speed approaching stop sign, regular weight in vehicle. Applied brake pressure which seemed to grip and then started to slow and then lost function on brakes. …”

NHTSA complaint #10120336, filed 2005-05, 51,465 miles

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200615%
20031018%
20022228%
20011116%
20001417%
19991932%
199839%
1997718%
1996919%
1995315%
1994213%
19931246%
1992117%
1991330%
1990964%

Other parts of the 2002 Jeep Laredo

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
18 complaints
Air bags
10 complaints
Engine cooling
10 complaints
Seats
6 complaints
Electrical system
5 complaints
Exterior lighting
4 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Engine
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2002 Jeep Laredo

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology