12 of the
329 complaints about the 2001 Jeep Cherokee are about the
fuel system — 4% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
123,500 miles.
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.
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 milesCorinth, 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.
Springield, MO
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
NO INCIDENT YET, JUST WANTING TO KNOW WHEN I WILL RECEIVE MY RECALL LETTER TO TAKE TO A DEALERSHIP TO GET THE FRAME MOUNT HITCH TO PROTECT MY FAMILY AND GAS TANK FROM A REAR END CRASH?
NHTSA complaint #10534002 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 116,000 milesSeattle, WA
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I BOUGHT MY 2001 JEEP CHEROKEE SPORT LAST YEAR FEB 2012 AND MULTIPLE ISSUES HAVE BEEN OCCURRING. 3 MONTHS INTO OWNERSHIP THE ELECTRICAL AND FUEL SYSTEMS EITHER STOPPED WORKING OR GAVE ME CONSTANT ISSUES (ALL PARTS FACTORY). NOW IM BRINGING MY CAR BACK INTO THE SHOP BECAUSE THE WINDOWS WONT ROLL DOWN (AGAIN), THE EVAP SOLENOID IS LEAKING AND MISFIRES. THE CARFAX IS CLEAN WITH NO ACCIDENTS AND I BABY THIS CAR. JEEPS ARE CHEAPLY MADE AND NOT MEANT TO LAST PAST 100,000 EVEN AFTER SERVICES.
NHTSA complaint #10520799 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 19,000 milesWindham, OH
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
WHEN VEHICLE IS STARTED YOU CAN SMELL GAS FUMES, WITHIN MINUTES THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. VEHICLE IS TAKEN INTO DEALER. DEALER TESTS IT AND SAYS IT A LEAK. THEY CAN'T FIND IT AND THEY RESET THE LIGHT. WITHIN 2 WEEKS THE SAME THING HAPPEN. THEY REPLACED THE GAS CAP A FEW TIMES AND CHANGED A GASKET ABOVE THE FUEL TANK. THIS MADE NO DIFFERENCE. JUST RECENTLY THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN INTO THE DEALER TWICE IN A MONTH. THE DEALER SUGGESTED TRADING IN THE VEHICLE AND CHANGED THE GAS CAP AGAIN. THE LAST TIME THE VEHICLE WAS IN THEY SUGGESTED A TUNE UP, WHICH IS NORMALLY DONE WITHIN SUGGESTED TIMES ANYWAYS, BUT DID IT AND CHARGED US FOR IT. AGAIN SAME THING HAPPENED. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO NEAR BY SERVICE DEPARTMENT TO BE TESTED.RESULTS (LARGE LEAK)..THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN ONGOING , NOTHING IS BEING DONE TO SOLVE IT.
NHTSA complaint #10070160 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Mechanicsville, MDFire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
PURCHASED JEEP CHEROKEE 4WD 2001 NEW DROVE OFF DEALERSHIP LOT AND NOTICED VIBRATION AND WHEEL SHOOK SLIGHTLY, TECHNICIAN SAID THIS WAS DUE TO THE NEWNESS OF THE TIRES AND THAT I WAS NOT USED TO DRIVING AN SUV AND IT WAS A "SPORTIER AND ROUGHER RIDE". VIBRATIONS INCREASED AS TIME WENT ON. THEN STEERING STARTED TO PULL TO ONE SIDE. I MET WITH A MECHANIC (NOT AT THE DEALERSHIP-WANTED OUTSIDE OPINION). MECHANIC STATED FRONT TIRES NEEDED REPLACED AS THEY WERE BUBBLED ON INSIDE , NEEDED NEW CERAMIX FRONT BRAKE PADS ,NEW MACHINE ROTORS, AND FRONT END ALIGNMENT AND MY RIGHT REAR RIM IS BENT AND LEFT CAMBER IS OUT AND THEIR ARE NO KITS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME TO REPAIR MY JEEP. I PAID $846.43 AND WHEN I DROVE HOME THE JEEP STILL VIBRATES AND PULLS. I HEAR A NOISE WHEN I AM DRIVING THAT SOUNDS LIKE THE TIRES OR RIMS ARE RUBBING. I DON'T BLAME MY MECHANIC, HE DID A FINE JOB HOWEVER I FEEL THAT I GOT STUCK WITH A LEMON AND WAS SHOCKED TO SEE 113 CONSUMER COMPLAINTS ON YOUR SITE THAT WERE ALL VERY SIMILAR TO MY OWN. I THINK THIS SHOULD BE LOOKED INTO FURTHER BY SOMEONE WHO HAS MORE EXPERTISE THAN MYSELF IN THIS AREA. I HAVE AN APPOINTMENT WITH SERVICE TECHNICIAN NEXT WEEK TO CHECK MANIFOLD DUE TO ENGINE FIRES RECALL NOTICE I RECEIVED-ONE MORE THING TO ADD TO MY LIST OF WORRIES FOR MYSELF AND MY FAMILIES SAFETY WHILE DRIVING THIS LEMON. THANK YOU, [XXX]. *AK PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
NHTSA complaint #766780 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Greeley, COFire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FIRE, IT APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY A FAULTY FUEL LINE, CLAIM 06-5384-812. *SLC
NHTSA complaint #6900599 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Greeley, COFire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO FAULTY FUEL LINE FAILURE. CLAIM NUMBER 06-5384-812.
NHTSA complaint #6900931 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Greeley, COFire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO FAULTY FUEL LINE FAILURE. CLAIM NUMBER 06-5384-812.
NHTSA complaint #6900931 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
China Grove, NC
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, THE DISTRIBUTOR STOPPED TURNING, LEAVING VEHICLE WITHOUT POWER. *AK CONSUMER STATED DEALER REPLACED THE SENSOR HOUSING, HOUSING AND SHAFT.
NHTSA complaint #8004948 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Greeley, COFire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FIRE, IT APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY A FAULTY FUEL LINE, CLAIM 06-5384-812. *SLC
NHTSA complaint #6900599 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.