2001 Jeep Wrangler
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Structure is the leading concern among 170 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 22nd highest complaint count among 26 Wrangler model years with reports.
Of the 2001 reports, 17 involved a crash and 16 involved a fire. 19 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
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.
Campaign 06E026000 on NHTSA.gov
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
EquipmentJun 7, 2004
BESTOP AFTERMARKET REAR SHELL ROOF RACKS,MANUFACTURED BETWEEN APRIL 27 AND MAY 20, 2004, DESIGNED FOR USE WITH THE BESTOP HARDTOP MADE FOR THE 1986-1995 AND 1997-2003 JEEP WRANGLER. THE COCKPIT COVER MAY NOT STAY LATCHED TO THE ROOF RACK BECAUSE THE LATCH BRACKET MISPOSITIONS THE ROTARY LATCH TO THE COCKPIT COVER. AS A RESULT, THE COCKPIT COVER MAY NOT STAY LATCHED TO THE ROOF RACK AND COULD SEPARATE FROM THE ROOF RACK. THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET REAR SHELL ROOF RACKS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON JEEP WRANGLER VEHICLES BY DAIMLERCHRYSLER.
SHOULD THIS OCCUR, THE COCKPIT COULD CAUSE INJURY BY STRIKING PERSONS OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE OR COULD BECOME A DISTRACTION OR AN OBSTACLE TO OTHER DRIVERS, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
BESTOP WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A REPAIR KIT AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 16, 2004. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BESTOP CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT (800) 845-3567.
Campaign 04E041000 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.
Campaign 02V104000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, ignition, switchMar 8, 2002
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, WATER AND IMPURITIES CAN ENTER INTO THE IGNITION SWITCH, CAUSING A SHORT CIRCUIT.
THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH WITH A REDESIGNED SWITCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 8, 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.
Campaign 02V075000 on NHTSA.gov
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
170 reports, newest first.
Equipment, Feb 28, 2002
THE TIRE PLACARD ON THE DOOR STATES WRONG INFORMATION, TIRE SIZE (P215/75R15) WITH A TIRE PRESSURE OF 33 LBS, CONSUMER STATES THAT THE 2002 OWNERS MANUAL HAS BEEN CHANGED TO SHOW ALL TIRE SIZES WITH CORRECT AIR PRESSURES . *YH
Electrical system, Jan 18, 2002, fire
VEHICLE BURNED DOWN TO THE FRAME. WHILE DRIVING THE WHEEL COLUMN STARTED TO SMOKE.
Engine and engine cooling, Jan 17, 2002, fire
THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. CLAIM NUMBER 13-7491-024. *YH
Steering, Air bags, Jan 10, 2002, crash
MY WIFE LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE ON CITY STREETS. SHE WAS GOING APPROXIMATELY 20 - 25 MPH. SHE WENT INTO A RESIDENT YARD WHERE SHE HIT A 8 TO 10" DIA. TREE AND WENT OVER IT. SHE THEN CONTINUED ACROSS SIDE STREET AND INTO ANOTHER YARD WHERE SHE CAME TO A STOP AGAINST ANOTHER TREE APPROX- 6 TO 8" DIA. THE SEAT BELT APPEARS TO HAVE WORKED AS EXPECTED BUT THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. SHE HIT HER LIP ON THE STEERING WHEEL AND REQUIRED MANY STITCHES TO REPAIR IT. SHE ALSO HAD LARGE CONTUSIONS ON BOTH OF HER SHINS. THE BUMPER WAS PUSHED INTO THE RADIATOR. THE GRILL WAS PUSHED INTO THE RADIATOR. BOTH FRONT FENDERS WERE BUCKLED AS WAS THE HOOD. WHY DIDN'T THE AIRBAG DEPLOY?*AK
Power train, Jan 6, 2002
THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION MAKES AN UNSUAL NOISE WHEN THE CLUTCH IS RELEASED AND THE VEHICLE IS IN NEUTRAL. DEALERSHIP CLAIMS THIS IS NORMAL. I DO NOT WANT WARRANTY TO RUN OUT BEFORE MANUFACTUER CORRECTS THIS PROBLEM.*AK
Engine and engine cooling, Nov 19, 2001
WHILE TRAVELING AT OR ABOVE 40 MPH, ENGINE WILL STALL UNEXPECTEDLY, CAUSING A LOSS OF STEERING AND BRAKING CONTROL. DEALERSHIP HAS EXAMINED VEHICLE AND DETERMINED TAT CAMSHAFT WAS FAULTY. THIS COMPONENT IS ON NATIONAL BACK ORDER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / ATTACHMENTS.*AK
Air bags, Oct 10, 2001, crash
AFTER RUNNING INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE HEAD-ON AT 40-50 MPH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK
Engine and engine cooling, Oct 2, 2001, fire
WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH THE ENGINE OFF, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE, POSSIBLY ENGINE RELATED.*JB
Electrical system, Sep 17, 2001, fire
MY JEEP STARTED ON FIRE AROUND/IN THE STEERING COLUMN. VEHICLE HAD SAT UNSTARTED FOR 4 DAYS WHILE ON VACATION WHEN THE FIRE OCCURRED. MONDAY, AUGUST 25, 2001, IT HAD RAINED AND THE WATER BEING ON THE WIRES IS THE "CAUSE" OF THE ELECTRICAL SHORT WHICH RESULTED IN THE FIRE. THE SOFT TOP WAS ON AND THE WINDOWS WERE REMOVED. ALL CONTENTS OF THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT WERE DRY.*AK
Electrical system, Sep 16, 2001, fire
THE JEEP WAS DRIVEN 6 MILES, PARKED IN OWNERS YARD. WITHIN 5 MINUTES OWNER SMELLED PLASTIC AND LOOKED OUT TO SEE FIRE AND SMOKE COMING FROM JEEP. MOTOR WAS MELTED. VERY OBVIOUS ELECTRICAL ORGIN. SWITCH WAS OFF . EXTENSIVE DAMAGE. HAD OWNER NOT BEEB QUICK WITH HOSE HIS HOME WOULD HAVE BURNED ALSO.OWNER BURNED HAND RAISING HOOD. MOTOR NOT RUNNING, SWITCH OFF JEEP CAUGHT FIRE QUICKLY. REPOORTS OF ANOTHER JEEP BURNED AT BUCANNON AUTO MALL IN BUCANNON WV THIS MAKES 3 THAT I KNOW OF.*AK
Latches/locks/linkages, Sep 5, 2001
WHILE HOOD WAS PROPPED UP AND LATCHED IN, WIND WAS BLOWING HARD ENOUGH THAT IT UNLATCHED THE HOOD, AND HOOD FLEW UP AND HIT WINDSHIELD. CONSUMER WAS AFRAID THAT IF SOMEONE WAS UNDER HOOD IT COULD SLAM DOWN ONTO SOMEONE'S HEAD. PLEAESE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION,. *AK
Exterior lighting, Aug 14, 2001
AT TIMES WHEN USING TURN SIGNALS THEY SHUT OFF INTERMITTENTLY. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER IS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 11, 2001
THE SERVICE REP STATED THE PROBLEM ARISED FROM A CAMSHAFT SENSOR BINDING AND BREAKING. I WAS A LITTLE CONFUSED SO SHE SHOWED ME THE BROKEN PART. THE PROBLEM OCCURRED BECAUSE THE SIGNAL FROM THE SENSOR WAS LOST DO TO ITS SHAFT BINDING AND SOME OF THE FINS SNAPPED OFF. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN VERY DANGEROUS SINCE IT STALLED THE VEHICLE. IT COULD OF HAPPENNED ON THE INTERSTATE DURING RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC 5 MINUTES EARLIER. DAIMLER/CHRYSLER DIDN'T SHARE MY CONCERNS AND STATED I HAD A WARRANTY. COPY OF MY COMPLAINT TO DAIMLER AND REPLY AVAILABLE BY E-MAIL.S. *AK
Suspension, Aug 8, 2001
WHEN ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A SHARP TURN IN EITHER DIRECTION VEHICLE SHAKES AND WOBBLES UNTIL IT CORRECTS ITSELF TIRES ON VEHICLE ARE COPPING BECAUSE OF THE SHOCKS. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK *JB
Engine and engine cooling, Other or unspecified, Jul 24, 2001
VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED ON NUNE 25, AND ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON ON JUNE 26. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY SAID IT WAS A CATALYTIC CONVERTER PROBLEM, CONSUMER STATED THAT ON JUNE 28, ENGINE LIGHT CAME BACK ON. *AK
Electrical system, Jun 21, 2001, fire
VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK
Electrical system, Jun 12, 2001
WHILE TRAVELING THE AT HIGHWAY SPEED OF 55 MPH HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT FOR UNKNOWN REASON. LATER ON, AFTER RESTARTING VEHICLE HEADLIGHTS CAME BACK ON. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THEY WERE AWARE OF PROBLEM. BUT NO KNOWN CORRECTION HAVE BEEN FOUNDED AT THIS TIME. *AK
Power train, Mar 20, 2001
REAR AXLE SEAL BROKE AT APPROXIMATELY 2000 MILES. REPAIRED AND REPLACED REAR BRAKE PADS. TOOK BACK IN FOR REPAIR OF AXLE SEAL A MONTH LATER. 4 BOLTS WERE MISSING FROM THE REAR TRANSFER CASE UPON PURCHASING.*AK
Power train, Mar 8, 2001
WHILE DRIVING COULD PASS THIRD GEAR THEN TRANSMISSION WILL POP OUT TO NEUTRAL. HAD HAPPENED MANY TIMES, AND HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO BE FIXED. BUT, DEALER COULD NOT FIND WHAT WAS CAUSING THIS PROBLEM.*AK
Structure, Dec 1, 2000
WHY WAIT TILL AN ACCIDENT AND OR DEATH OCCURS BECAUSE OF WATER DAMAGE TO TRUCK. THEY CANT FIX THE PROBLEM WITH A FACTORY GASKET, HAVING TO PLASTER SILICONE WITH A NEW GASKET IS NOT THE ANSWER. A NEW JEEP RELACEMENT IS IN ORDER. I ASKED THE HELP DESK AT DAIMLER CHRYSLER IF IN FACT HE WOULD ACCEPT THE NEW JEEP AFTER THE DEALER BUTCHERED THE TRUCK, REPLACED THE GASKETS AND NOW IS RESORTING TO PLASTER THE ENTIRE AREA WITH SILICONE, HIS REPLY WAS NO WAY, I THEN ASKED HIM WHY DO YOU THINK I AM ANY DIFFERENT. I PURCHASED A BRAND NEW VIHICLE NOT A USED ONE. HOW LONG BEFORE THE SILICONE CRACKS, WHAT ABOUT WATER DAMAGE TO THE WIRING HARNESS, IE; THE HEAD LIGHTS, BRAKE LIGHTS CRUISE CONTROL, ANY OF A NUMBER OF THINGS COULD CAUSE ME TO CRASH AND OR KILL MYSELF AND OR OTHERS ? I ASK YOU IS THIS FAIR?, I SPENT OVER $26,000 DOLLARS SO I WOULD NOT HAVE ANY PROBLEMS. *AK