2001 Jeep Cherokee
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Service brakes is the leading concern among 1,111 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 7th highest complaint count among 12 Cherokee model years with reports.
Of the 2001 reports, 105 involved a crash and 28 involved a fire. 70 people were injured and 1 person died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Exterior lighting, headlightsMay 11, 2009
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
Campaign 09E025000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lightingApr 7, 2009
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
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Exterior lightingJul 17, 2006
CERTAIN AJ MOTORSPORT COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
AJ MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AJ MOTORSPORT AT 626-618-2026.
Campaign 06E065000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lightingMar 23, 2006
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
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Service brakes, hydraulicMar 13, 2006
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT BRAKE CYLINDERS FOR CERTAIN FORD, DAIMLERCHRYSLER, AND JEEP PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE BRAKE CYLINDERS WERE SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF NAPA, RAYBESTOS, AIMCO, AC DELCO, CARQUEST, BENDIX, AND WAGNER. ONLY PRODUCTS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 27, 2005 THROUGH JANUARY 17, 2006 (DATE CODES 0529 THROUGH 0602) ARE SUBJECT TO THIS RECALL. WHEN SUBJECT TO VERY COLD TEMPERATURES, AN INTERNAL SEAL IN THE MASTER CYLINDER COULD LOSE FLEXIBILITY AND MAY CAUSE BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK.
LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN LEAD TO A DECREASE IN BRAKE LINE PRESSURE AND AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE, WHICH CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
AFFINIA (BRAKE PARTS, INC.) WILL REPLACE THE SUBJECT BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 20, 2006. OWNERS CAN CONTACT AFFINA GROUP CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-323-0354.
Campaign 06E022000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasoline, delivery, fuel pumpFeb 1, 2006
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET AIRTEX ELECTRIC FUEL PUMPS INSTALLED FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR CERTAIN 1997-2004 JEEP WRANGLER; 1997-2001 JEEP CHEROKEE; 1997-2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE; AND 2000-2003 DODGE DAKOTA VEHICLES. THE PLASTIC ELECTRICAL GROMMET CONNECTORS AT THE TOP OF THE FUEL PUMP MODULE ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH AUTOMOTIVE FUELS AND MAY DEGRADE CAUSING A POTENTIAL LEAK PATH FOR FUEL.
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FUEL LEAK COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
AIRTEX WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 25, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AIRTEX CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 1-800-880-3056.
Campaign 06E011000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasoline, fuel injection system, injectorsApr 8, 2002
ON 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.
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. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 13, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
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Child seatNov 9, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." SOME OF THE OWNER'S MANUALS FOR THESE VEHICLES ARE MISSING INSTRUCTIONS THAT PROVIDE A STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURE, INCLUDING DIAGRAMS, FOR PROPERLY ATTACHING A CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM'S TETHER STRAP TO THE TETHER ANCHORAGE.
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADDENDUM TO THE OWNER'S MANUALS.
Campaign 00V366000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
1,111 reports, newest first.
Visibility, Equipment, Jul 20, 2007
MY '01 GRAND CHEROKEE A/C AND HEATER IS UNCONTROLLABLE. FAN COMES ON BUT NO AIR FROM VENTS.THIS SEEMS TO BE A DEFECT THAT IS NOT UNCOMMON WITH THIS MODEL.SEVERAL ONLINE SITES SHOW THAT THIS IS NOT AN ISOLATED SITUATION.60 K MILES AND JEEP TELLS ME THAT ITS OUT OF WARRANTY AND THEY WILL NOT HELP.
Visibility, Jul 19, 2007
AIR CONDITIONER VENTS AND DEFROSTER VENTS NO LONGER CONTROLLABLE VIA AUTOMATIC THERMOSTAT. BLEND DOOR FAILURE. I AM UNABLE TO HEAT, COOL, DEFROST, OR VENTILATE THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE INCLUDING THE FRONT DEFROST FUNCTION. INABILITY TO DEFROST THE FRONT WINDSHIELD RESULTED IN CONDITIONS UNSAFE FOR CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE DUE TO POOR VISIBILITY. *JB
Visibility, Jul 11, 2007
VISIBILITY: DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:BLOWER AIR CONDITIONER (A/C HEATER VENTILATION COMPONENT BROKE FOR NO APPARENT REASON. DEALER ESTIMATED 2000.00 FOR REPAIR DUE TO NEED FOR DASHBOARD REMOVAL. PROBLEM WAS BLEND DOOR BROKE OR DAMAGED. VEHICLE NORMALLY WAS RUNNING WITH A/C ON, BUT NOW IT SOMETIMES DID NOT WORK. PROBLEM SHOWED UP AFTER TAKING CAR FOR A/C SERVICE TO JEEP DEALERSHIP. CAR IS 2001 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE.*AK
Visibility, Jul 10, 2007
THE DUAL CLIMATE CONTROL DOOR AND ACTUATOR ON HEATER/AC FAILED AND ONLY BLOWS COOL AIR. THE DEALER SAYS IT WILL COST ABOUT $900 TO FIX AND SAID IT WAS A COMMON PROBLEM ON MY 2001 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. TOO MUCH TO FIX! *TR
Visibility, Jul 6, 2007
BLEND DOOR ON 2001 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. *TR
Equipment, Jul 2, 2007
A/C BLEND DOOR FAILURE ON 2001 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LIMITED. *TR
Visibility, Jun 28, 2007
THE PASSENGER SIDE HEATING ON THE 2001 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LIMITED QUIT WORKING. *AK
Visibility, Jun 25, 2007
I OWN A JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LIMITED 2001. THE PASSENGER SIDE HEAT AND DEFROSTER DID NOT WORK. THE PROBLEM MOST LIKELY HAPPENED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STILL UNDER THE EXTENDED WARRANTY, BUT WAS NOT DISCOVERED UNTIL AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRED. THE WARRANTY EXPIRED SOMETIME IN AUGUST, AND I TURNED THE HEAT ON IN SEPTEMBER. CHRYSLER REFUSED TO COVER ANY COST OF THE REPAIR. ALSO, AFTER RESEARCHING THE ISSUE I FOUND OUT IT WAS A WIDE SPREAD PROBLEM WITH THE JEEP PRODUCTS. REPAIR THE PROBLEM IS EXPENSIVE AND RISKY. AN ATTEMPTED REPAIR COULD CAUSE ELECTRICAL AND COOLANT PROBLEMS. IT SEEMED TO RANGE IN COST FROM $1000.00 TO $2000.00. I RECEIVED AN ESTIMATE IN THE $2000.00 RANGE. HERE WAS THE LINK TO THE WEB SITE SHOWING OTHERS WITH THE ISSUE: HTTP://WWW.TOPIX.NET/FORUM/AUTOS/JEEP-GRAND-CHEROKEE/TSERAT48371ICOB68/P6 . *AK
Visibility, Jun 1, 2007
2001 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO -- EVERY WINDOW REGULATOR HAS BROKEN AT LEAST ONCE. DRIVER SIDE WINDOW REGULATOR HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE. WINDOWS FALL DOWN WHEN REGULATOR FAILS, WHICH IS POTENTIAL BROKEN GLASS HAZARD, ACCORDING TO THE MECHANIC (WHICH IS WHY HE REFUSED TO PERMANENTLY WIRE THE WINDOW UP FOR ME). I TOOK OFF THE BACK DOOR PANELS AND WIRED THE WINDOWS UP WITH STEEL WIRE MYSELF TO PREVENT THEM FROM FALLING (AND SAVING ME $800, OR $400 PER WINDOW). BASED ON THE NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS THIS IS OBVIOUSLY A TERRIBLE DESIGN, AND NO ONE SHOULD HAVE TO SPEND THOUSANDS OF AUTO MAINTENANCE DOLLARS TO GET THEIR WINDOWS TO ROLL UP! *TR
Visibility, May 22, 2007
BLEND DOOR ON AIR CONDITIONE/HEATER FAIED. IT COST OVER $1000 TO HAVE FIXED TO GET THE HEATER BACK OPERATIONAL ONLY TO HAVE IT FAIL LESS THAN A YEAR LATER WHICH THE DEALERSHIP WON'T WARRANTY. *AK
Visibility, May 19, 2007
VENTILATION SYSTEM IN 2001 GRAND CHEROKEE BLOWING COLD AIR AND JUST NOT FUNCTIONING. WHEN WINDOWS WERE FOGGED THE SYSTEM WILL NOT CLEAR WINDOW AND COULD BECOME A SAFETY HAZARD.*AK
Suspension, Engine and engine cooling, Power train, Electrical system, Visibility, Structure, May 17, 2007
THE ENGINE REVVED AT A VERY HIGH RPMS WHEN STARTING. WHEN CHANGING GEARS IT MADE A LOUD CLUNG SOUND AND WANTED TO LUNGE INTO THAT DIRECTION. THE VEHICLE HAS NEVER SHIFTED PROPERLY BETWEEN GEARS. IT WAS ALMOST LIKE IT WAS SLIPPING, AND THEN FINDING THE RIGHT GEAR. IT WAS NOT A SMOOTH TRANSMISSION EITHER. SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE A LITTLE OVER 1-1/2 YEARS AGO THE CAR HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP MORE THAN 15 TIMES. THE DEALERS COULD NOT FIND THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. I HAD TO REPLACE A TRANSMISSION SENSOR, 02 SENSOR, SUN ROOF, REAR END, AND CD PLAYER. THE HEATER BLEND DOOR HAD TO BE REPLACED , WHICH DIDN'T SOUND EXPENSIVE, BUT THE FIX WAS TO REMOVE THE ENTIRE HEATER PLENUM AND REPLACE THE BROKEN DOOR, STOP AND DRIVE ASSEMBLY. COST $890.00. *AK
Engine and engine cooling, May 11, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT CHANGED THE VEHICLE'S COOLING FAN IN DECEMBER OF 2005, MARCH OF 2006, AND MAY OF 2007. THE PARTS FAIL TO LAST FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME. THE VEHICLE'S RELAY SWITCH WAS ALSO REPLACED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 102,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 76,000.
Visibility, May 1, 2007
HAVE HAD DRIVER AND PASSENGER WINDOW REGULATORS REPLACED: PAID $400 AT JEEP DEALER AND SECOND WINDOW $345. THE PASSENGER SIDE IS RARELY USED; WE FEEL THESE REGULATORS ARE DEFECTIVE. *TR
Equipment, May 1, 2007
FAILURE OF THE "DUAL CLIMATE CONTROL" DAMPENER DOOR. THE DAMPENER DOOR CONTROL FAILED AND I SPENT $700 TO HAVE IT REPAIRED WITH AN UPDATED PART. *TR
Seats, Apr 21, 2007
THE BRACKET HOLDING THE SEAT TO THE FLOOR HAS BROKEN NEAR THE MOUNTING BOLTS MAKING THE SEAT ROCK WHILE SITTING IN IT. I AM AFRAID THAT IF IN AN ACCIDENT THE SEAT MIGHT COME COMPLETELY OFF OF ITS MOUNTS. *TR
Visibility, Apr 20, 2007
(1) NONE (2) THE HEATER TO MY 2001 GRAND CHEROKEE LIMITED NO LONGER FUNCTIONED, ONLY COLD AIR FLOWED FROM THE AIR VENTS REGARDLESS OF THE TEMPERATURE SELECTED. (3) I TOOK THE VEHICLE INTO A JEEP DEALERSHIP AND THEY TOLD ME THE BLEND DOORS WERE BROKEN AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED TO FIX THE PROBLEM. THE ESTIMATED COST WAS $1,400 AND THE EXTENDED WARRANTY I BOUGHT FROM CHRYSLER DID NOT COVER THE PROBLEM. I AM STILL SAVING UP MONEY SO THAT I CAN HAVE THE REPAIR DONE. THIS HAS CAUSED GREAT DISCOMFORT TO MYSELF AND MY PASSENGERS THESE PAST TWO WINTERS. *JB
Seats, Apr 17, 2007, fire
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE MECHANIC BECAUSE THE DRIVER'S SEAT HEATER FAILED. THE ELEMENT PART# 5072486-AB HAD TO BE REPLACED. WHEN THE MECHANIC TOOK THE SEAT APART TO PERFORM THE REPAIR IT WAS APPARENT THAT THE FOAM RUBBER CUSHION BURNED. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE BURN WAS CAUSED BY PART # 5072486-AB. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 95,000.*AK UPDATED 07/03/07. *JB
Visibility, Apr 8, 2007
THE HEATER AND DEFROSTER HAVE COMPLETELY MALFUNCTIONED. THIS HAS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO BE UNSAFE IN COLD TEMPERATURES. SUDDEN FOGGING OF THE WINDSHIELD DECREASES VISIBILITY TO NEAR ZERO AND FORCES THE DRIVER TO PULL OVER AND MANUALLY WIPE THE WINDSHIELD. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM TO THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE AND IS VERY EXPENSIVE TO REMEDY. THE AVERAGE COST I HAVE BEEN QUOTED TO FIX HAS BEEN 1485.00. THE ENTIRE DASH, STEERING WHEEL, AIR BAGS ETC. HAVE TO BE REMOVED TO ACCESS THE FAULTY MECHANISM. I AM CONCERNED THAT IF ANY OF THESE MAJOR SAFETY COMPONENTS ARE DAMAGED OR REMOVED/REPLACED IMPROPERLY IT COULD LEAD TO A SERIOUS INJURY TO THE OCCUPANTS. THE COST OF THE DEALER REPAIR WILL LEAD SOME TO HAVE THESE FIXED BY UNQUALIFIED TECHNICIANS AND SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUES WILL ARISE FROM FAULTY AIRBAG AND STEERING COMPONENT REPLACEMENT.*AK
Visibility, Apr 4, 2007
BLEND DOORS ON AC SYSTEM BROKE!!!!!!!!! *JB
Equipment, Mar 29, 2007
THE AIR CONDITIONER ( A/C) DOESN'T WORK. THE DOOR BLENDS ARE FAILING.*AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Mar 19, 2007
BRAKE ROTORS WENT BAD. VEHICLE WOULD VIBRATE WHEN BRAKES APPLIED. NO PROBLEM WITH STOPPING IF PRESSING HARD ENOUGH. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP, AND MECHANIC INDICATED ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AFTER TEST DRIVING VEHICLE & FELT THE VIBRATION. I FELT THERE WAS A DESIGN DEFECT AND REQUESTED CHRYSLER REPLACE THE CALIPERS UNDER SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE IT WAS A DESIGN DEFECT. THEY INFORMED ME IT WAS NOT A DESIGN DEFECT AND I WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR IT. WHILE RESEARCHING THE REPAIR, I LEARNED THERE WAS A REDEIGNED CALIPER KIT TO ALLEVIATE THE PROBLEM. WHY WOULD THEY GO TO THE EFFORT AND EXPENSE TO REDESIGN A SYSTEN THAT WAS FUNCTIONING WELL? THIS HAPPENED AT 55,000 MILES. I FEEL THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND SHOULD BE ADDRESSED AS SUCH
Air bags, Mar 10, 2007, crash
VEHICLE STRUCK TREE, THEN METAL POLE AT 30 MPH. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO CORRECT COMPONENT FAILURE AT THIS TIME. *JB
Visibility, Mar 8, 2007
PASSENGER SIDE VENTS EMITTED COLD AIR WHEN HEAT WAS ON AND WASN'T FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. BROUGHT TO MECHANIC WHO REPLACED FAILED ACTIVATOR AT A COSTS OF $787.50. *JB
Visibility, Mar 6, 2007
2001 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LIMITED; THE BLEND AIR DOOR IS BROKEN. THEREFORE, ONLY COLD AIR BLOWS OUT OF THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CAR, INCLUDING THE DEFROSTER. KEEPING THE CAR DEFROSTED IN CERTAIN WINTER CONDITIONS IS DIFFICULT AND DANGEROUS. THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM AND BASED ON TWO JEEP DEALERS THAT I HAVE TALKED TO (AND VARIOUS INTERNET SITES), THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AND EXTREMELY EXPENSIVE TO REPAIR. *JB