FaultScore

FaultScore report

2001 Jeep Cherokee problems

Owners have filed 329 complaints about the 2001 Jeep Cherokee with NHTSA between 2000 and 2021. The largest single group is the brakes. Across this model's run it ranks 8 of 19 worst.

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FaultScore 50/100

Higher is worse. Measured against the other years of the Jeep Cherokee.

How this is worked out

The numbers

329

Complaints

33

Crashes reported

25

Fires reported

22

Injuries reported

59,650 mi

Median mileage at failure

Half of reported failures happened before this

34%

Failed under 36,000 miles

Inside a typical bumper-to-bumper warranty

What kind of bad

The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.

Complaint volume 16 vs 50 Severity 100 vs 50 Early failure 58 vs 50
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 16
Against the median year of the Jeep Cherokee. 50 means typical for this model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 100
24.3% of these complaints involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of 9.7%.
Early failure — 58
34% of failures with a mileage on record happened under 36,000 miles, against a national rate of 29%.

How 2001 compares with every other Jeep Cherokee

Click any bar to open that year's report.

Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade: A B C D F ungraded

What breaks on a 2001 Jeep Cherokee

Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.

Brakes 64 19.5%

6 crashes, 0 fires · median 20,821 mi

Engine & Cooling 51 15.5%

1 crashes, 12 fires · median 78,585 mi

Suspension 24 7.3%

2 crashes, 0 fires · median 50,000 mi

6 crashes, 0 fires · median 33,000 mi

Airbags 21 6.4%

13 crashes, 0 fires · median 55,000 mi

1 crashes, 2 fires · median 84,280 mi

Seats 18 5.5%

0 crashes, 1 fires · median 90,000 mi

Steering 16 4.9%

1 crashes, 0 fires · median 107,000 mi

0 crashes, 2 fires · median 23,500 mi

0 crashes, 6 fires · median 123,500 mi

Lights 11 3.3%

1 crashes, 1 fires · median 60,586 mi

Median failure at 51,661 miles

Seat Belts 9 2.7%

1 crashes, 0 fires · median 100 mi

Tires 9 2.7%

1 crashes, 1 fires · median 52,450 mi

Body & Structure 9 2.7%

Median failure at 23,000 miles

Other & Unspecified 6 1.8%

Median failure at 64,000 miles

Acceleration & Cruise Control 5 1.5%

Median failure at 37,023 miles

Doors, Latches & Locks 2 0.6%

Median failure at 152,000 miles

Stability & Traction Control 2 0.6%

Median failure at 124,250 miles

Wheels 2 0.6%
Child Seats 1 0.3%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance 1 0.3%

Median failure at 40,000 miles

Exactly what failed

NHTSA files every complaint against a named sub-assembly, not just a system. This is the difference between knowing it was "the engine" and knowing which part of it — the list to hand a mechanic.

Rotor 32 34.8%
Gasoline 17 18.5%
Engine 8 8.7%
Front 8 8.7%
Automatic Transmission 8 8.7%
Disc 7 7.6%
Frontal 7 7.6%
AIR Conditioner 5 5.4%

When it fails

Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all complaints include one.

Under 1,000 miles 4 3.1%
1,000 – 9,999 miles 8 6.2%
10,000 – 24,999 miles 22 16.9%
25,000 – 49,999 miles 19 14.6%
50,000 – 74,999 miles 24 18.5%
75,000 – 99,999 miles 14 10.8%
100,000 – 149,999 miles 23 17.7%
150,000+ miles 16 12.3%

NHTSA crash tests

The agency crash-tested this model year itself. These are its own photographs and star ratings.

These stars come from the pre-2011 crash test programme. NHTSA rebuilt the programme for the 2011 model year and states that ratings either side of that change are not comparable — so do not read these against a 2011-or-newer car's stars.

Frontal crash test of a 2001 Jeep Cherokee 4-DR.

Frontal crash test

Photographs taken by NHTSA during its own New Car Assessment Program crash tests of this model year. Public domain.
Configuration Overall Front Side Rollover
2001 Jeep Cherokee 4-DR.

When owners complained

A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single owner can see from inside their own car.

Oct 2000 peak 16 Jul 2021

NHTSA investigations into the 2001 Jeep Cherokee

An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.

EA12005 Opened 12 Jun 2012 Closed 14 Nov 2014 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Crash Related Fuel Tank Fires

ODI has completed an extensive analysis of rear crash fuel tank system integrity data for the subject Jeep Cherokee, Grand Cherokee and Liberty vehicles (SVs).As of June 2013, ODI knew of 56 post-collision fatal fires, 28 non-fatal fires, and 6 fuel leak incidents (totaling 90 incidents, 75 fatalities and 58 injuries) involving the SVs.Based on this analysis, ODI issued a Recall Request Letter (RRL) on June 3, 2013 requesting that Chrysler recall the Grand Cherokee and Liberty vehicles due to the rate of fatal, non-fatal fire, and fuel leak incidents when compared to peer vehicles (compact and...

Recalls on the 2001 Jeep Cherokee

A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous enough to fix for free — however old the car is.

Canada — Transport Canada

Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not always mirror the American ones.

Recall 2002074 43,127 units in Canada

Engine

Certain sport utility vehicles equipped with a 4.0L engine only. The design of the intake and exhaust manifolds could allow debris to accumulate at the #3 cylinder location. This could result in a vehicle fire. Correction: Dealers will install a manifold shield to modify the air flow characteristics and to prevent the accumulation of debris in the area of the #3 cylinder.

Recalls cover specific build ranges, so check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or, in Canada, Transport Canada.

Complaints that involved harm

Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.

at 145,333 miles South Pasadena, CA Fire

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

The contact owns a 2001 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated while driving 10 mph, the vehicle lost motive power without warning and there was smoke coming from the engine. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and diagnosed that the top cylinder was faulty. The vehicle was then towed to a dealer, but the dealer informed the contact that they did not repair vehicles older than 2006 and would only order a part to cover the manifold. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The Vin was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 02V104000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The manufacturer informed the contact to take the vehicle to a dealer for diagnosis. The failure mileage was 145,333.

NHTSA complaint #11424645 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 137 miles Bridgeton, NJ Crash 2 injured

AIR BAGS

TAKATA RECALL-- I HAD AN ACCIDENT JANUARY 7, 2016, I HIT A POLE. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. I DID A SEARCH AND I FOUND OUT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS JEEP. I ONLY HAD LIABILITY INSURANCE. I GOT IN TOUCH WITH THE COMPANY THEY HAD THE CAR TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP AND SUPPOSEDLY HAD IT CHECKED OUT BUT I DON'T BELIEVE IT. I MYSELF AND MY GIRLFRIEND WAS INJURED AND UNDER DOCTORS CARE. MY CAR IS TORE UP IN THE FRONT. WHY? THOSE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THEY COULD NOT TELL ME. I WAS TRAVELING ON RTE 49 EAST.

NHTSA complaint #10862349 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Bridgeton, NJ Crash 2 injured

AIR BAGS

2001 JEEP CHEROKEE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SEVERAL VEHICLE RECALLS AND AIRBAG MALFUNCTION DURING AN ACCIDENT. *SMD

NHTSA complaint #10851617 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 130,000 miles Peterborough, NH Fire

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

GOT HOME SHUT OFF VEHICLE OPENED LIFTGATE WENT TO BATHROOM LOOKED OUT WINDOW A FIRE STARTED FROM INTERIOR LIGHT WITHIN 10 MINUTES WAS A TOTAL LOSS.

NHTSA complaint #10694107 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 150,000 miles Roxboro, NC Fire

SEATS

JEEP CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED IN WORK PARKING LOT AND IT WAS DUE TO FAULTY SEAT HEATERS.

NHTSA complaint #10520491 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 150,000 miles Roxboro, NC Fire

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

JEEP CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED IN WORK PARKING LOT AND IT WAS DUE TO FAULTY SEAT HEATERS.

NHTSA complaint #10520491 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

The most recent complaints

In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.

at 145,333 miles South Pasadena, CA Fire

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

The contact owns a 2001 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated while driving 10 mph, the vehicle lost motive power without warning and there was smoke coming from the engine. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and diagnosed that the top cylinder was faulty. The vehicle was then towed to a dealer, but the dealer informed the contact that they did not repair vehicles older than 2006 and would only order a part to cover the manifold. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The Vin was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 02V104000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The manufacturer informed the contact to take the vehicle to a dealer for diagnosis. The failure mileage was 145,333.

NHTSA complaint #11424645 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

SUN City West, AZ

SEAT BELTS

THE STOCK SEAT BELTS LOCATED IN THE REAR SEAT OF THE VEHICLE DO NOT LOCK IN ORDER TO PROPERLY AND SAFELY INSTALL CHILD SAFETY SEATS. THIS IS NOT A ONE TIME THING AS THEY WILL NOT SECURE AFTER BEING FULLY EXTENDED. I HAVE ALREADY CONTACTED A DEALER AFTER FINDING AN OLD RECALL BUT WAS TOLD THEY WOULD NOT FIX AS THEY DIDN'T KNOW WHAT I WAS SPEAKING OF.

NHTSA complaint #11310104 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Teaneck, NJ

STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE

CPSC: PURCHASED A SET OF THE ABOVE PISTONS TO REPLACE PISTONS ON A 2001 JEEP CHEROKEE SPORT. THE FIRST SET FAILED ON THE SECOND OPENING CAUSING MINOR VEHICLE DAMAGE TO THE LIFT GATE. THE LOCKING CLIP DID NOT HAVE SUFFICIENT STRENGTH TO HOLD ONTO THE PROVIDED BRACKET. *DT

NHTSA complaint #11104408 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 150,000 miles KC, MO

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

GAS TANK IS DANGEROUS, JUST LIKE RECALL IVE SEEN. COVER HAS RUSTED AWAY SKID PLATE GONE EXPOSING GAS TANK

NHTSA complaint #11075780 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 117,000 miles Cheektowaga, NY

ENGINE

AS WITH MANY OTHER JEEP OWNERS WITH THE 4.0 ENGINE (HUNDREDS THAT I HAVE SEEN) MY 2001 JEEP CHEROKEE'S CYLINDER HEAD CRACKED. MINE WAS AT 117K MILES, AND THE AVERAGE MILEAGE FOR FAILURE SEEMS TO BE 100K - 120K MILES. THIS IS A DEFINITE DESIGN FLAW. MY JEEP WAS WELL MAINTAINED AND SHOULD NOT HAVE HAD A CRACKED CYLINDER HEAD. I ASK NHTSA TO CONTACT CURRENT OWNERS OF JEEP 4.0 ENGINES TO REALLY SEE HOW OFTEN THIS FAULT OCCURS. CHRYSLER SEEMS TO TAKE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS, WHICH IS WHY I AM ASKING THE NHTSA TO INVESTIGATE.

NHTSA complaint #11023480 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 146,000 miles Pasadena, MD

ENGINE

IN THE 2000 AND 2001 CHEROKEES WITH THE 4.0 ENGINE HEAD CASTING 0331 CHRYSLER KNEW ABOUT THE CYLINDER HEADS CRACKING. IN 2002 THEY CONTRACTED WITH TUPY MANUFACTURING IN BRAZIL TO REMAKE THE HEAD CASTING THAT RAN UNTIL THE 4.0 WAS STOPPED BEING USED BY THEM. MINE HAS SINCE CRACKED AND CHRYSLER SAYS THAT NO FACTORY RECALL WAS DONE AND SUCH I'M STUCK WITH A CRACKED HEAD THAT THEY KNEW WAS FAULTY.

NHTSA complaint #10940248 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 137 miles Bridgeton, NJ Crash 2 injured

AIR BAGS

TAKATA RECALL-- I HAD AN ACCIDENT JANUARY 7, 2016, I HIT A POLE. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. I DID A SEARCH AND I FOUND OUT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS JEEP. I ONLY HAD LIABILITY INSURANCE. I GOT IN TOUCH WITH THE COMPANY THEY HAD THE CAR TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP AND SUPPOSEDLY HAD IT CHECKED OUT BUT I DON'T BELIEVE IT. I MYSELF AND MY GIRLFRIEND WAS INJURED AND UNDER DOCTORS CARE. MY CAR IS TORE UP IN THE FRONT. WHY? THOSE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THEY COULD NOT TELL ME. I WAS TRAVELING ON RTE 49 EAST.

NHTSA complaint #10862349 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Bridgeton, NJ Crash 2 injured

AIR BAGS

2001 JEEP CHEROKEE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SEVERAL VEHICLE RECALLS AND AIRBAG MALFUNCTION DURING AN ACCIDENT. *SMD

NHTSA complaint #10851617 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 155,000 miles Rogers, MN

ENGINE

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 JEEP CHEROKEE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS POWERED OFF AND RESTARTED WITHIN FIVE MINUTES OR LONGER, THE VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE TO START OR HAVE A ROUGH START AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE THIRD CYLINDER FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 02V104000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 155,000.

NHTSA complaint #10788535 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Austin, TX

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 06E011000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO PERFORM THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL PART. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

NHTSA complaint #10747733 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 131,000 miles Corinth, MS

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

HI MY NAME IS [XXX] I BOUGHT A 2001 JEEP CHEROKEE (XJ) IT'S CAME TO MY ATTENTION THAT NHTSA HAS A RECALL FOR THE GRAND CHEROKEE HAS A RECALL FOR THE FUEL TANK PROTECTION I'VE BEEN DOING RESEARCH FOR HOURS ON THE WEB AND I HAVE YET TO FIND THE SAME RECALL ON THE JEEP CHEROKEE MODELS MY FUEL TANK DOES NOT HAVE ANY KIND OF PROTECTION AND I'M SURE I'M NOT THE ONLY JEEP CHEROKEE OWNER THAT HAS NO FUEL TANK PROTECTION TO BE HONEST I LOVE MY CHEROKEE AND THERE'S NO REASON I COULD EVER GET RID OF IT OTHER THAN THE FUEL TANK SAFETY IF YOU COULD PLEASE ADDRESS THIS ISSUE YOU AND OR YOUR COMPANY COULD NOT ONLY SAVE MY LIFE IN A REAR CRASH BUT YOU COULD SAVE MILLIONS OF LIVE. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

NHTSA complaint #10746236 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 130,000 miles Peterborough, NH Fire

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

GOT HOME SHUT OFF VEHICLE OPENED LIFTGATE WENT TO BATHROOM LOOKED OUT WINDOW A FIRE STARTED FROM INTERIOR LIGHT WITHIN 10 MINUTES WAS A TOTAL LOSS.

NHTSA complaint #10694107 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 35,000 miles Brooklyn, NY

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ONE DAY, IT JUST STOPPED WORKING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET, ON MY WAY FROM WORK. THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED TWICE. I ONLY HAD THE CAR FOR A YEAR AND COULDN'T UNDERSTAND WHY THIS HAPPENED. I CALLED JEEP CUSTOMER SERVICE WHO EXPLAINED THAT IT MAY HAVE BEEN AN ISSUE WITH THE KEY. THE NEXT DAY, MY VEHICLE COMPLETELY STOPPED WORKING. I HAD IT TOWED AND TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED TO HAVE AN ISSUE WITH THE TIPM. I HAD TO PAY MONEY I SHOULDN'T HAVE HAD TO SPEND TO GET IT FIXED. I LATER DISCOVERED SO MANY OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS ISSUE. THERE'S A VERY RECENT, AUGUST 2014, LAWSUIT PENDING IN FEDERAL COURT RELATING TO THIS ISSUE.

NHTSA complaint #10659606 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 90,000 miles Prospect, CT

ENGINE

SLOWLY LOOSING ANTIFREEZE, ANTIFREEZE MIXED WITH OIL. FOUND TO BE CRACKED HEAD, APPARENTLY A COMMON ISSUE WITH THIS VEHICLE. REPLACED HEAD. A FEW MONTHS AFTER REPLACEMENT OF HEAD, STARTED TO LOOSE ANTIFREEZE AGAIN REPLACED HEAD AGAIN IN NOV 2014. HAD VEHICLE BACK FOR ONE WEEK, LOST ALL ANTIFREEZE, MIXED WITH OIL AGAIN. HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT 2000 AND 2001 JEEP CHEROKEES AND GRAND CHEROKEES HAVE A VERY HIGH RATE OF THIS HAPPENING. THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL.

NHTSA complaint #10655132 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 80,000 miles Lexington, SC

AIR BAGS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.

NHTSA complaint #10649768 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 120,000 miles Marshall, VA

ENGINE

AFTER LOOSING COOLANT AT ABOUT A 1/2 PER WEEK, FINALLY DECIDED TO PULL THE HEAD AND CHECK TO SEE IF IT HAS THE FAMOUS JEEP 4.0L, 0331 HEAD CASTING AND IS KNOWN TO BE WEAK. YEP, I HAVE THE BAD HEAD WITH CRACKS. THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL FOR THIS AS IT HAS A HIGH FAILURE RATE.....

NHTSA complaint #10616589 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 35,000 miles Farmington Hills, MI

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

I HAVE TWO JEEP GRAND CHEROKEES AND HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH BOTH INVOLVING THE REAR TAIL/BRAKE LIGHTS. I HAVE REPLACED THE BULBS ON AND OFF FOR THE LAST 10 YEARS AND LAST YEAR I REPLACE THE ENTIRE LIGHT HOUSING. I AM EXPERIENCING THIS WITH BOTH VEHICLES AND HAVE NOTICE MANY OTHER JEEPS ON THE ROAD WITH THEIR TAIL LIGHT OR BRAKE LIGHTS NOT PROPERLY WORKING. THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM. THE TAIL LIGHTS WORK SOMETIMES BUT THE BRAKE LIGHTS MAY NOT WORK AT ALL, VERY FRUSTRATING. WHEN THERE HAVE BEEN TIMES WHEN THE TAIL LIGHTS WILL WORK AND THE BRAKE LIGHT WILL NOT, BOTH USING THE SAME BULB. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION WHEN APPLYING THE BREAKS AND HAVING THE LIGHTS ON THE REAR OF MY VEHICLE NOT INDICATE THAT I AM STOPPING OR IN FACT MAKING MY VEHICLE LESS NOTICEABLE. I HAVE HEARD THERE ARE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS FOR THIS SAME PROBLEM. I AM HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH BOTH VEHICLES - NOT A COINCIDENT BUT A MANUFACTURES DEFEAT.

NHTSA complaint #10592187 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 154,000 miles Panama City, FL

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

IM DOING INTERIOR WORK ON MY JEEP PURCHASED FEB 19 2014... 2001 GRAND CHEROKEE SPORT.... I REMOVED THE DRIVER SIDE VISOR/LIGHTED MIRROR.. UPON THIS ALL ELECTRIC ON DASH I.E. GAS GAUGE, WATER TEMP GAUGE, RPM, SPEEDOMETER, THE RADIOM KEYLESS ENTRY AND DOOR LOCK ALL WENT OFF PURE SHUT DOWN ON TRHEM ALL FUSES CHECKED IN AND OUT NONE ARE BLOWN...... PLEASE HELP CANT TELL HOW FAST IM GOING OR ANYTHING

NHTSA complaint #10583236 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 154,000 miles Panama City, FL

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

IM DOING INTERIOR WORK ON MY JEEP PURCHASED FEB 19 2014... 2001 GRAND CHEROKEE SPORT.... I REMOVED THE DRIVER SIDE VISOR/LIGHTED MIRROR.. UPON THIS ALL ELECTRIC ON DASH I.E. GAS GAUGE, WATER TEMP GAUGE, RPM, SPEEDOMETER, THE RADIOM KEYLESS ENTRY AND DOOR LOCK ALL WENT OFF PURE SHUT DOWN ON TRHEM ALL FUSES CHECKED IN AND OUT NONE ARE BLOWN...... PLEASE HELP CANT TELL HOW FAST IM GOING OR ANYTHING

NHTSA complaint #10583236 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 154,000 miles Panama City, FL

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

IM DOING INTERIOR WORK ON MY JEEP PURCHASED FEB 19 2014... 2001 GRAND CHEROKEE SPORT.... I REMOVED THE DRIVER SIDE VISOR/LIGHTED MIRROR.. UPON THIS ALL ELECTRIC ON DASH I.E. GAS GAUGE, WATER TEMP GAUGE, RPM, SPEEDOMETER, THE RADIOM KEYLESS ENTRY AND DOOR LOCK ALL WENT OFF PURE SHUT DOWN ON TRHEM ALL FUSES CHECKED IN AND OUT NONE ARE BLOWN...... PLEASE HELP CANT TELL HOW FAST IM GOING OR ANYTHING

NHTSA complaint #10583236 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 176,000 miles Middleboro, MA

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2001 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVERS SIDE BRAKE LIGHT FAILED TO WORK WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS WERE TURNED ON. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 176,000.

NHTSA complaint #10579504 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Winston Salem, NC

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

ALL 4 DOOR WINDOW TRACKS AN OR MOTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED .THE DRIVERS DOOR HAVE BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES ,THE OTHER 1 OR 2 TIMES .RIGHT NOW THE DRIVER DOOR WINDOW NEEDS REPLACED AGAIN AND THE PASSENGER BACK DOOR.

NHTSA complaint #10568547 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Winston Salem, NC

VISIBILITY/WIPER

ALL 4 DOOR WINDOW TRACKS AN OR MOTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED .THE DRIVERS DOOR HAVE BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES ,THE OTHER 1 OR 2 TIMES .RIGHT NOW THE DRIVER DOOR WINDOW NEEDS REPLACED AGAIN AND THE PASSENGER BACK DOOR.

NHTSA complaint #10568547 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 149,000 miles Springville, UT

SEATS

BOLTS ON MOUNTING OF SEAT FRAME BROKE THROUGH THE MOUNT WHEN DRIVING. ALMOST WRECKED WHEN SEAT CAME LOOSE AND WOBBLED!!!

NHTSA complaint #10554175 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Washington, PA

ENGINE

CAR WILL NOT START ON THE FIRST TRY, AND WHEN I DID GET IT RUNNING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON. TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC WHEN WE STARTED THE CAR THE ENGINE LIGHT WAS OUT AND WHEN HE PUT THE TESTER ON IT PULLED NO CODES AND NO MONITORS. SAID THEY HAD ALL BEEN ERASED. I HAVE HAD THE CAR STALL ON MY WHEN SITTING STILL, THE CHIME WORKS INTERMITTENTLY WHEN YOU PUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION, THE HEAD LIGHTS WILL SOMETIME STAY ON AND SOMETIMES TURN OFF RIGHTAWAY WHEN YOU SHUT THE CAR OFF.

NHTSA complaint #10542817 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.