2001 Jeep Wagoneer Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Dec 18, 2006 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Wagoneer years
Not enough data 5th of 11 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Jeep Wagoneer. That ranks 5th out of 11 Wagoneer model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 33%). Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

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Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2001 Jeep Wagoneer problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System1
Engine and Engine Cooling1
Visibility1 · ~70,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System133%———
Engine and Engine Cooling133%———
Visibility133%70,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2001, with 1 complaints
2001: 1200112004: 1200412006: 120061

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2001 Jeep Wagoneer recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Jeep Wagoneer.

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.

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 heat on the driver side went out at apoximately 70k miles...luckily it was at the end of the winter..now this winter the heat was only coming out of the passenger side for about 2 weeks. Now i have no heat and it's 20 degrees. A hat, gloves, and warm coat is not cutting it. The dealer ship…

Visibility · received Dec 18, 2006 · NHTSA complaint 10176516

The consumer stated while driving at 35 mph the motor dropped out of his vehicle. He said it sounded as if he had ran over something, but when he pulled to the side and got out it was a different story. He said he walked back about 10 feet and picked up a part, that looked like a part of the…

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Oct 20, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10097291

After driving vehicle for 10 miles and parking consumer returned and noticed smoke coming from under the hood. Consumr lifted hood up, and noticed a fire. Consumer put fire out. Please provie further informaiton.*ak

Electrical System · received Aug 13, 2001 · NHTSA complaint 894144

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Jeep Wagoneer?

Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, visibility problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2001 Jeep Wagoneer?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2001 Jeep Wagoneer a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Wagoneer model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.