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2002 Jeep Laredo Exterior lighting Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
5%of 80 total for the year
Median mileage
126,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2002 Jeep Laredo, 5% of the 80 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 126,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

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

“The alert for the turn signal stays on when I turn my headlights on. The tail lights don't work properly, and the reverse lights do not work at all. I have seen this on the same model Jeep grand cherokee Laredo's on the road at night.”

NHTSA complaint #11161083, filed 2018-12, 140,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2002 Jeep Laredo. The contact was driving approximately 25 MPH and noticed that the entire instrument would not operate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that there was an electrical circuit shortage. The brake sensor was replaced and after the repair was performed, an unknown warning indicator began to illuminate. The vehicle was not further repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 126,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10505902, filed 2013-04, 126,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2002 Jeep Laredo. While driving various speeds, the contact noticed that the headlights were dim. She pulled over and inspected the headlights and noticed a film on the light covers due to condensation. She called two dealers to see what could be done to remedy the failure. One dealer stated that they were aware of the defect; however, they both stated that the headlight housing needed to be replaced. …”

NHTSA complaint #10236835, filed 2008-08, 78,000 miles

“Upper steering column bearing failed. Driving became difficult. Left blinker would not shut off. Almost had an accident when I turned into a right hand exit leaving the highway. Jeep dealer said the worn out bearings got into the turn indicator mechanism.”

NHTSA complaint #10183266, filed 2007-02

Exterior lighting: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2006210%
200324%
200245%
200123%
20001012%
199947%
199839%
199017%

Other parts of the 2002 Jeep Laredo

Brakes
22 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
18 complaints
Air bags
10 complaints
Engine cooling
10 complaints
Seats
6 complaints
Electrical system
5 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 30, 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