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2002 Jeep Laredo engine problems

11 complaints (14% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 70,000.

owner complaints
11
of this car's complaints
14%
typical mileage
70,000
crashes
0
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Cooling system: fan
    5
  • Cooling system: radiator assembly
    2
  • Engine
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Jeep Laredo engine problems in other years

199019931995199619971998199920002001200220032006

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2002 Jeep Laredo owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jun 9, 2017 · Engine · 94,946 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 jeep laredo. While driving 20 MPH, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was pulled over to a shoulder lane where the vehicle was able to restart. The failure was persistent. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that several components of the engine had been replaced, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer stated that there were no recalls for the vehicle. The contact did not file a complaint with the manufacturer. The failure mileage was approximately 94,946.

Filed Mar 10, 2011 · Engine · 141,530 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 jeep grand cherokee laredo. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated and the would constantly overheat, causing the radiator to fail. The vehicle was taken the to the dealer numerous times for the failure where the engine was replaced, transmission seals and fluid were replaced. The radiator was replaced twice yet the repairs did not correct the failure and the engine continued to overheat sporadically. The manufacturer was contacted but offered no assistance to the contact. The failure mileage was 141,530 and the current mileage was 179,705.

Filed Aug 31, 2009 · Engine · NJ · fire

On my way to work on monday morning at around 5:15 am, smoke started to come out from my jeep's hood on the drivers side. I turned around and proceed to head back home. Within four to five minutes the smoke turned into flames and the front of the car was on fire (on a local street). I jumped out from car and then called the police. Once firemen came they put out the fire. The jeep is a total loss.

Filed Dec 10, 2007 · Engine · 103,000 miles · HI

2002 grand jeep cherokee was taken in for a safety recall f25-electric radiator fan which had caused the jeep to overheat. Dealer is stating that the fan locked up causing the radiator to overheat. Furthermore, stating that the engine is inoperable which had nothing to do with recall. Dealer estimated $8,000 charge to fix engine, but will only cover the fan blade under the safety recall.

Filed Sep 23, 2007 · Engine · 70,000 miles · FL

My radiator fan broke off the motor on sunday september 9, 2007 and I had it towed to tire kingdom since the dealership was closed. So I called greenway chrysler jeepdodge in orlando, fl on september 10, 2007 to compare parts prices for the shrowd assembly and radiator fan. The dealership process were much lower so I was going to have my car towed there to fix but tire kingdom matched their price. The dealership asked for my make, model, year and VIN # to accurately find the prices. The following day I received the recall notice for the exact parts I had fixed and paid 839.00 for. I was extremely upset that I had specifically called the dealership for prices for those exact parts and was not told that it was a recalled part. I have since submitted my bill for reimbursement but I am extremely disappointed in the customer service the jeep dealership gave me.

Filed Jan 8, 2007 · Engine · 54,344 miles · TX

1. Electric radiator fan fractured 2. Damaged radiator and engine 3. Spent more than a thousand dollars on repair on all three parts.

Filed Aug 28, 2006 · Engine · TX

On 8/25/06 we heard a loud pop under the hood and the jeep started to overheat and stopped the car until it cooled down, checked the water levels. Called a mechanic to check it out and found that the blades from the fan were all gone and the radiator was dented and the fan shield was broken. I called the daimlerchrysler toll free number and was on hold 45 minutes each time I called, finally spoke to someone and was told we had to take it to a dealership to get a diagnosis in order to do an investigation.

Filed Aug 28, 2006 · Engine · 66,000 miles · CA

Upon ignition, radiator fan exploded into pieces randomly. Found many many other instances of this incident, and all dealers and representatives of chrysler deny any knowledge of the incident. It is for a jeep grand cherokee. Here is your report: the federal safety agency campaign id number: 06v199000 - hide details recall date: 06/08/2006 component: engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan units affected: 146195 recall date: 06/08/2006 summary: on certain sport utility vehicles, the plastic blades of the electric motor driven cooling fan may separate and penetrate the shroud. Consequence: if this occurs while the hood is open, a person in the vicinity of the engine could be struck by the blade and injured. Remedy: dealers will replace the electric cooling fan modules free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during august 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Potential units affected: 146195 notes: jeep grand cherokee f25 please help! Car is unusable until this is resolved!

Filed Jun 19, 2006 · Engine · 68,163 miles · NY

Electric fan blade came apart and cut into both the fan shroud and radiator.

Filed Jan 30, 2006 · Engine · TN

1. Purchased car used in february 2005. Fan broke off in july 2005. Ran air daily in summer, no problems, then one day it just made a popping noise. There were pieces of the plastic fan on the ground, and a piece still under the hood. 2. I have a warranty, but it does not cover this vehicle. It overheats if I idle too long because there is no fan. To purchase a fan shroud from a jeep dealer costs $370-400, not including labor. 3. Have not replaced fan/fan shroud yet.

Questions about the 2002 Jeep Laredo engine

Does the 2002 Jeep Laredo have engine problems?

Owners have filed 11 complaints about the engine of the 2002 Jeep Laredo, 14% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2002 Jeep Laredo engine problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 70,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2002 Jeep Laredo engine?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Jeep Laredo have bad engine?

The Jeep Laredo model years with the most engine complaints are 2000 (15 complaints), 2002 (11 complaints) and 2001 (10 complaints).

Other 2002 Jeep Laredo problems

Brakes 22Visibility 18Airbags 10Seats 6Electrical 5Lights 5Transmission 4Fuel system 2Steering 2Suspension 2Acceleration 1Seat belts 1Tires 1

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