2001 Jeep Cherokee Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Cherokee years
- Fewer complaints than other years 14th of 19 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 229 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Jeep Cherokee. That ranks 14th out of 19 Cherokee model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (53 complaints, 23%), typically at around 19,972 miles. Complaints mention 25 crashes, 13 fires, 19 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 229owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 25complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Jeep Cherokee problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems | 53 | 23% | 19,972 | “rotors warped” (17%) | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 37 | 16% | 59,400 | — | — |
| Power Train | 24 | 10% | 33,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 22 | 10% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 21 | 9% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 19 | 8% | 84,280 | — | — |
| Seats | 18 | 8% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 16 | 7% | 107,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 11 | 5% | 12,750 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 10 | 4% | 70,673 | — | — |
| Structure | 9 | 4% | 23,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 9 | 4% | 52,450 | — | — |
| Visibility | 9 | 4% | 51,661 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 8 | 3% | 131,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 8 | 3% | 11,800 | — | — |
| Engine | 7 | 3% | 118,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 6 | 3% | 64,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 2% | 37,023 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 3 | 1% | 23,400 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 1% | 116,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 1% | 152,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 0% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 0% | 94,500 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 0% | 154,000 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 0% | 150,000 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 0% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Jeep Cherokee recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:injectors
Problem: 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.
Risk: This could result in a vehicle fire.
Fix: 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.
Child seat
Problem: 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.
Risk: In the event of a crash, the child seat may not be properly attached increasing the risk of injury to the child.
Fix: Owners will be provided with an addendum to the owner's manuals.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Crash Related Fuel Tank Fires (EA12005) — opened Jun 12, 2012, closed Nov 14, 2014, led to recall 13V252000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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…
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 *js
Gas tank is dangerous, just like recall ive seen. Cover has rusted away skid plate gone exposing gas tank
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…
Other Jeep Cherokee years
← 2000 Cherokee · 2006 Cherokee →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Cherokee | 8 | 4 |
| 2023 Cherokee | 3 | 1 |
| 2022 Cherokee | 51 | 3 |
| 2021 Cherokee | 173 | 4 |
| 2020 Cherokee | 324 | 3 |
| 2019 Cherokee | 1,661 | 11 |
| 2018 Cherokee | 687 | 7 |
| 2017 Cherokee | 1,336 | 6 |
| 2016 Cherokee | 1,409 | 9 |
| 2015 Cherokee | 1,789 | 11 |
| 2014 Cherokee | 2,650 | 13 |
| 2006 Cherokee | 17 | 0 |
| 2001 | 229 | 2 |
| 2000 Cherokee | 369 | 1 |
| 1999 Cherokee | 366 | 2 |
| 1998 Cherokee | 399 | 5 |
| 1997 Cherokee | 390 | 4 |
| 1996 Cherokee | 447 | 6 |
| 1995 Cherokee | 608 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Jeep Cherokee?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, engine and engine cooling, power train problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 53 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Jeep Cherokee?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 Jeep Cherokee a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Cherokee model years, the 2001 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.