FaultScore

2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee other reported problems

11 of the 1,128 complaints about the 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee are about the other systems — 1% of everything reported for this model year. Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before 73,000 miles.

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11

Complaints

0

Crashes

0

Fires

0

Injuries

Exactly what failed

Unknown OR Other 11 100.0%

Other & Unspecified across every Jeep Grand Cherokee year

1994 10 0.5%
1995 14 0.7%
1996 28 1.4%
1997 30 1.5%
1998 20 1.0%
1999 34 1.7%
2000 27 1.3%
2001 11 0.5%
2002 33 1.6%
2003 11 0.5%
2004 33 1.6%
2005 134 6.6%
2006 73 3.6%
2007 36 1.8%
2008 35 1.7%
2009 10 0.5%
2010 13 0.6%
2011 134 6.6%
2012 119 5.9%
2013 58 2.9%
2014 272 13.4%
2015 191 9.4%
2016 31 1.5%
2017 76 3.8%
2018 267 13.2%
2019 74 3.7%
2020 57 2.8%
2021 55 2.7%
2022 37 1.8%
2023 61 3.0%
2024 30 1.5%
2025 12 0.6%

What owners said

Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.

Bothell, WA

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

The bolt broke on the driver's side seat. I had it replaced and I would like the car manufacture to reimburse me. Several Jeep owners have posted on this issue. For the 2001 Jeep front seat bolt recall, it is important to note that there is no specific recall for the front seat bolts. However, there have been complaints regarding the stability and safety of the front seats in the 2001 Jeep Cherokee. Complaints: Many owners have reported issues with the front seat frame breaking, causing the seat to become unstable or wobbly. 1 Safety Concerns: These issues have raised safety concerns, as they could lead to serious accidents if the seat is not secure. 1

NHTSA complaint #11705825 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 184,000 miles Grand Rapids, MI

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

THE CASING HOLDING THE GAS TANK UP IN A SAFE MANNER HAS DETERIATED TO A POINT THAT THE FUEL TANK IS NOW IN DANGER OF SCRAPING THE PAVEMENT WHILE MOVING.

NHTSA complaint #11221796 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Blackshear, GA

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

WHAT IS GOING WITH THE RECALL. HAD AN APPOINTMENT TO TAKE MINE JEEP IN IN SEPT. WHEN I GOT THERE THEY DID NOT HAVE THE HITCH TO GO ON THE BUMPER. I HAVEN'T HEARD FROM THEM. AND I DID NOT GET MY 100.00 GIFT CARD. I DID TAKE IT IN FOR THE INSPECTION AND THE LETTER I GOT SAID I WOULD GET IT THEN.

NHTSA complaint #10788421 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 100,000 miles Albany, GA

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1. I'LL BE DRIVING AND THE JEEP WOULD JUST CUT OFF ON IT'S OWN. 2. AFTER DRIVING FOR AWHILE THE JEEP WILL TAKE UP TO 15 MINUTES TO START. 3. THE DRIVER SIDE BRAKE LIGHT KEEP BLOWING, I HAVE TO CHANGED THEM CHANGE THE BULB ABOUT EVERY 3 DAYS.

NHTSA complaint #10724399 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 95,000 miles Fayetteville, NC

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

WANT TO PLACE MY NAME ON LIST FOR POSSIBLE RECALL. FEEL VERY NERVOUS DRIVING A TRUCK THAT CAN CATCH ON FIRE FROM REAR IMPACT. PRAY EVERYDAY!

NHTSA complaint #10516065 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 40,000 miles Raleigh, NC

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

WINDOW REGULATOR ON BOTH DRIVERS SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE DOORS HAVE FAILED. MY JEEP HAS 40,000 MILES ON IT, IT IS A 2001 GRAND CHEROKEE LIMITED.

NHTSA complaint #10201079 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 53,500 miles Pacific, MO

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

WE PURCHASED A 2001 GRAND CHEROKEE LIMITED FROM A LOCAL DEALERSHIP WITH 50,000 MILES IN MAY OF 2005. NO HEAT FROM BOTH PASSENGER OR DRIVERS SIDE VENTS. BLEND DOOR HINGES SEPARATED AND INOP. RECIRCULATION DOOR ALSO INOPERABLE VEHICLE HAD 53,500 MILES AT THIS TIME. DRIVERS SEAT HEATER FAILED AT 65,000 MILES. PCM FAILED AT 75,000 MILES AND THIS WAS THE ONLY REPAIR COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. THE JEEP NOW HAS 81,000 MILES AND WE HAVE HAD VIBRATION AND PEDAL PULSATION FROM THE FRONT BRAKES THREE TIMES SINCE WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA complaint #10183582 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 73,000 miles Americus, GA

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

AIR ONLY BLOWS ONE SPEED ONLY AT CONSTANT SPEED WHEN ACCELERATING AND CUTS OFF WHEN BRAKING. THE AIR ONLY BLOWS HOT AIR AND THE TEMP CAN NOT BE CHANGED. THE AIR/HEAT STARTED TO NOT WORK CORRECTLY ON THE PASSENGER SIDE FIRST THEN REACHED THE DRIVERS SIDE. THERE IS LOUD CREAKING NOISES COMING FROM THE DASH WHEN THE UNIT IS TURNED ON OR WHEN THE CAR IS CUT OFF. IT CAN EVEN BE HEARD OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA complaint #10176204 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 57,162 miles Aliso Viejo, CA

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

BLEND AIR DOORS FOR AC/HEAT FAIL AND CAUSE LOSS OF HEAT AND WINDSHIELD TO FOG UP. BEEN SERVICED AND REPLACED TWICE ALONG WITH AC/HEAT CONTROLLER.

NHTSA complaint #10175688 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Shrewsbury, MA

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

BLEND AIR DOOR IN 2001 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LIMITED HAS BROKEN. SEEMS AS THOUGH A RE-CALL IS INEVITABLE CONSIDERING THE QUANTITY OF FAILURES THAT HAVE OCCURRED FOR PEOPLE WHO HAVE SPENT A LARGE AMOUNT OF MONEY FIXING THESE PROBLEMS.

NHTSA complaint #10175209 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Manchester, CT

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

THE FACTORY REP LAGHED AT ME AND WILL DO NOTHING ABOUT REPLACING THE JEEP I AM 62 YEARS OLD AND DO NOT FEEL SAFE IN THIS CAR. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED.

NHTSA complaint #746769 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Other 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems

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