1997 Jeep Laredo Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 1997 Jeep Laredo, and owners have filed 38 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 1997 Jeep Laredo. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
38 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1997 Jeep Laredo have filed 38 complaints with NHTSA; 4 describe a crash. Reports cite 2 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 117,304 miles. Complaints peaked in 1997 with 4 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“I own a 1997 jeep laredo & received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure) no dealership so i drove 120 miles to nearest jeep service dept. They kept the v”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 16, 2016 · Electronic stability control (esc)
“My 97 jeep grand cherokee laredo, is having stalling issues,i've changed numerous sensors, fuel pump, distributor, the vehicle will drive find for a couple of days then out of the blue it will just sh”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 17, 2014 · Fuel system, gasoline
Compare Jeep Laredo model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Jeep Laredo model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 Jeep Laredo | 0 | 2 |
| 1988 Jeep Laredo | 0 | 3 |
| 1989 Jeep Laredo | 0 | 4 |
| 1990 Jeep Laredo | 0 | 14 |
| 1991 Jeep Laredo | 0 | 10 |
| 1992 Jeep Laredo | 0 | 6 |
| 1993 Jeep Laredo | 0 | 26 |
| 1994 Jeep Laredo | 0 | 16 |
| 1995 Jeep Laredo | 0 | 20 |
| 1996 Jeep Laredo | 0 | 47 |
| 1997 Jeep Laredo | 0 | 38 |
| 1998 Jeep Laredo | 0 | 33 |
| 1999 Jeep Laredo | 0 | 60 |
| 2000 Jeep Laredo | 0 | 81 |
| 2001 Jeep Laredo | 0 | 70 |
| 2002 Jeep Laredo | 0 | 80 |
| 2003 Jeep Laredo | 0 | 57 |
| 2006 Jeep Laredo | 0 | 20 |
Checking a specific 1997 Jeep Laredo
How do I know if my 1997 Jeep Laredo has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Jeep dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Jeep models
- Grand Cherokee29,093 complaints
- Wrangler15,984 complaints
- Cherokee14,838 complaints
- Liberty8,881 complaints
- Compass3,705 complaints
- Patriot2,790 complaints
- Commander2,752 complaints
- Renegade2,202 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.