MYRModel Year Report

2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee

● Typical for this model
2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
883
Recalls
10

Campaigns on file for 2001

Investigations
4

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Visibility

29% of complaints

Complaints per year

1989: 5 complaints 1989 1990: 5 complaints 1991: 6 complaints 1992: 3 complaints 1993: 562 complaints 1994: 609 complaints 1994 1995: 723 complaints 1996: 893 complaints 1997: 991 complaints 1998: 1,028 complaints 1999: 1,638 complaints 2000: 1,447 complaints 2001: 883 complaints 2001 883 2002: 1,476 complaints 2003: 762 complaints 2004: 1,295 complaints 2005: 2,051 complaints 2006: 1,280 complaints 2007: 1,108 complaints 2008: 734 complaints 2009: 138 complaints 2009 2010: 118 complaints 2011: 1,639 complaints 2012: 1,644 complaints 2013: 804 complaints 2014: 2,378 complaints 2014 2015: 1,362 complaints 2016: 310 complaints 2017: 364 complaints 2018: 854 complaints 2019: 368 complaints 2019 2020: 240 complaints 2021: 403 complaints 2022: 261 complaints 2023: 389 complaints 2024: 243 complaints 2024 2025: 75 complaints 2026: 22 complaints
1989: 5 complaints 1989 1990: 5 complaints 1991: 6 complaints 1992: 3 complaints 1992 1993: 562 complaints 1994: 609 complaints 1995: 723 complaints 1995 1996: 893 complaints 1997: 991 complaints 1998: 1,028 complaints 1998 1999: 1,638 complaints 2000: 1,447 complaints 2001: 883 complaints 2001 883 2002: 1,476 complaints 2003: 762 complaints 2004: 1,295 complaints 2004 2005: 2,051 complaints 2006: 1,280 complaints 2007: 1,108 complaints 2007 2008: 734 complaints 2009: 138 complaints 2010: 118 complaints 2010 2011: 1,639 complaints 2012: 1,644 complaints 2013: 804 complaints 2013 2014: 2,378 complaints 2015: 1,362 complaints 2016: 310 complaints 2016 2017: 364 complaints 2018: 854 complaints 2019: 368 complaints 2019 2020: 240 complaints 2021: 403 complaints 2022: 261 complaints 2022 2023: 389 complaints 2024: 243 complaints 2025: 75 complaints 2025 2026: 22 complaints
1989: 5 complaints 1989 1990: 5 complaints 1991: 6 complaints 1991 1992: 3 complaints 1993: 562 complaints 1993 1994: 609 complaints 1995: 723 complaints 1995 1996: 893 complaints 1997: 991 complaints 1997 1998: 1,028 complaints 1999: 1,638 complaints 1999 2000: 1,447 complaints 2001: 883 complaints 2001 883 2002: 1,476 complaints 2003: 762 complaints 2003 2004: 1,295 complaints 2005: 2,051 complaints 2005 2006: 1,280 complaints 2007: 1,108 complaints 2007 2008: 734 complaints 2009: 138 complaints 2009 2010: 118 complaints 2011: 1,639 complaints 2011 2012: 1,644 complaints 2013: 804 complaints 2013 2014: 2,378 complaints 2015: 1,362 complaints 2015 2016: 310 complaints 2017: 364 complaints 2017 2018: 854 complaints 2019: 368 complaints 2019 2020: 240 complaints 2021: 403 complaints 2021 2022: 261 complaints 2023: 389 complaints 2023 2024: 243 complaints 2025: 75 complaints 2025 2026: 22 complaints

2001: 883 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19895
19905
19916
19923
1993562
1994609
1995723
1996893
1997991
19981,028
19991,638
20001,447
2001883
20021,476
2003762
20041,295
20052,051
20061,280
20071,108
2008734
2009138
2010118
20111,639
20121,644
2013804
20142,378
20151,362
2016310
2017364
2018854
2019368
2020240
2021403
2022261
2023389
2024243
202575
202622

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Visibility

29% · 255 reports

Most commonly citing power window devices and controls and defroster/defogger/hvac system.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Service brakes

27% · 241 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHINJURY

Seats

15% · 131 reports

Most commonly citing seat heater/cooler and recliner.

CRASHFIREINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

While attempting to repair both driver's and passenger's seat warmer system that was no longer working, I discovered that the factory installed heated seats had apparently shorted out and caused the foam cushion in each of the seats to catch fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-12-04

Also filed under Electrical system

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-12-18

Power train

12% · 107 reports

Most commonly citing park/neutral start interlock switch and automatic transmission.

CRASHFIREINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

We own a small store and my husband had pulled up to the ga tank to fill up the Jeep. He got out and proceeded to put gas in the tank when it suddenly jumped into reverse and sped backward.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-09-09

I first called the dealership; they reported there were no recalls on this type of defeat. Then I reported the incident to my insurance company. I later found there is an investagation on this happening to jeeps.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-08-23

Engine and engine cooling

6% · 54 reports

Most commonly citing fan and engine.

FIRE

Safety timeline

10 recalls · 4 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2000-11-12Child seat00V366000 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…

    Remedy: Owners will be provided with an addendum to the owner's manuals.

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  2. R
    2000-12-26Steering01V007000 Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. An internal nut in the steering gear assembly could loosen and cause the steering gear to lock up.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the steering gear assembly. Owner notification began December 27, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not…

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  3. I
    2001-11-01Engineering analysisClosed 2002-12-18 Roll-away in reverse when parked
  4. R
    2002-05-13Fuel system, gasoline02V104000 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.

    Remedy: 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.…

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    2005-01-25Fuel system, gasoline06E011000 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…

    Remedy: 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…

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  6. R
    2006-03-20Service brakes, hydraulic06E022000 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…

    Remedy: 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…

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  7. R
    2006-05-09Exterior lighting06E023000 Certain anzo combination headlamp assemblies sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles. Some combination lamps are not equipped with amber side reflectors which fail to…

    Remedy: Anzo will notify owners and replace the headlamps free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2006. Owners may contact anzo USA at 909-468-3688.

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  8. R
    2009-05-11Exterior lighting09E012000 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…

    Remedy: 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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  9. R
    2009-07-28Exterior lighting09E025000 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…

    Remedy: 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.

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  10. I
    2009-11-06Defect petitionClosed 2010-08-23 Fuel Storage System Crash Related Fires
  11. R
    2009-11-23Seats09V117000 Chrysler is recalling 103,409 my 2001-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles with heated seats and with Chrysler recall No. 06V-197 completed (03-04 my) or seat heater elements service replacement (01-02…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the front seat heater elements free of charge. The recall began on November 23, 2009. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

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  12. I
    2010-08-23Preliminary evaluationClosed 2012-06-14 Crash Related Fuel Tank Fires
  13. I
    2012-06-12Engineering analysisClosed 2014-11-14 Crash Related Fuel Tank Fires
  14. R
    Date not on fileExterior lighting06E064000 Certain tradesonic combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above listed passenger vehicles.

    Remedy: Tradesonic will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during July 2006. Owners may contact tradesonic at 626-934-8884.

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Buy-smart checklist

2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Visibility: 255 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 241 reports on file for this year.
  • Seats: 131 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 06E064000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 00V366000 · Child seat
  • Recall 01V007000 · Steering
  • Recall 02V104000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 06E011000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 06E022000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 06E023000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 09E012000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 09E025000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 09V117000 · Seats
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FAQ

Is the 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The most-reported component is visibility, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?
10 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.