2002 Jeep Laredo Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 5%of 80 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 95,689miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2002 Jeep Laredo, 5% of the 80 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 95,689 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.
“Dt: the contact owns a 2002 Jeep Laredo. The front and back brake pads and rotors were replaced four times due to the application of cheap rotors to the vehicle. The contact stated the vehicle pulsated while driving 40 MPH, but did not have any problems with stopping. Other than the pulsation there was no indication that there were any problems with the braking system. The pulsation occurred under normal driving and road conditions. The replacements had to be done every 9,000 miles at the consumer's expense with the exception of one time. The contact stated that the torque converter failed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10134310, filed 2005-08, 9,000 miles“In feb. My drivers side window quit working and started falling down now my drivers side back window is doing the same. The trans went out last month and I only have 80,000 miles. Also the drivers side mirrors are broken. My Jeep is falling apart. What can be done about it. It will cost me three thousand dollars to fix my trans . My windows are held in place with card board pieces and my mirror also my Jeep looks like junk.”
NHTSA complaint #10205978, filed 2007-10“The contact owns a 2002 Jeep Laredo. The contact stated that the vehicle independently shifted gears without warning. The contact secured the vehicle in park while exiting, but it began to roll away. The contact was able to re-enter the vehicle and secure the transmission in park, but the vehicle kept rolling. The contact had to utilize the emergency brake and get help from someone to push the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 182,378.”
NHTSA complaint #10851675, filed 2016-03, 182,378 miles“(1)hot/cold air blowing blend door from vents is not working. (2)air circulation button is not working properly. (3)dashboard have a creaking sound coming from its underside when I turn on ventilation. (4)front & rear differential make noises when turning.”
NHTSA complaint #10188214, filed 2007-04Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 3 | 15% |
| 2003 | 2 | 4% |
| 2002 | 4 | 5% |
| 2001 | 8 | 11% |
| 2000 | 5 | 6% |
| 1999 | 8 | 13% |
| 1998 | 15 | 45% |
| 1997 | 4 | 11% |
| 1996 | 15 | 32% |
| 1995 | 3 | 15% |
| 1994 | 5 | 31% |
| 1993 | 6 | 23% |
| 1991 | 1 | 10% |
| 1990 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2002 Jeep Laredo
22 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
18 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsSeats
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsEngine
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.
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