2001 Jeep Laredo engine and engine cooling problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2001 Jeep Laredo — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“For the past year my 2001 jeep grand cherokee laredo limited has been overheating if we idle for more than 1-2 minutes. As long as the rpms don't go over 2000 it will happen. I went on a trip last may up a canyon. Drove about 50 miles to the canyon and all was fine. While going up the canyon speeds…”
filed Jul 13, 2013
“2001 jeep grand cherokee. Leaking coolant. Replaced water pump and hoses. Continued to leak, oil pressure drops at idle and recently coolant has been found mixed with the oil. The head is cracked and allowing coolant to mix with the oil. Seems to be a common problem in jeep heads cast around 2000.”
filed Mar 26, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Laredo years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Laredo | 8 | 14% |
| 2002 Laredo | 10 | 13% |
| 2000 Laredo | 15 | 19% |
| 1999 Laredo | 2 | 3% |
| 1998 Laredo | 4 | 12% |
| 1997 Laredo | 9 | 24% |
| 1996 Laredo | 5 | 11% |
| 1995 Laredo | 2 | 10% |
| 1993 Laredo | 3 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Jeep Laredo
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.