2002 Jeep Laredo: problems, recalls and reliability

“Tl* 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.”Owner report · Power Train · Feb 2016

“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 jeep laredo. While driving at 30 mph, the passenger side air bag erupted. There were no injuries. The impact cracked the windshield and the dashboard was fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was unknown.”Owner report · Air Bags · May 2015

“Air bag light and signal goes on every thirty seconds. Concerned that either the airbag will deploy without impact or may not deploy when required. I brought into dealer nd they indicated a prt clock spring ' needed replacement to make sure air bag was functioning correctly. This is a safety issue noticed on some other chrysler products. There is no recall notice on this model although there is on other chrysler vans. *tr”Owner report · Air Bags · Jul 2014

“I received safety recall notice m35/NHTSA 12v-527. Upon contacting dealer I learned they will require my car for 4 to 6 hours, and they do not offer loaner cars, which will require my renting a car. I am on limited income and cannot rent a car for 6 hours. Do I have any other options, but to do nothing? *tr”Owner report · Air Bags · Feb 2014

“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.”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Jan 2014

“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 jeep laredo. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 12v527000 (air bags) had exceeded a reasonable time for repair. The contact air bag warning light was illuminated and the dealer advised the contact that the part was not available for the repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure.”Owner report · Air Bags · Jul 2013

“Tl* 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.”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Dec 2012