2001 Jeep Wrangler
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than 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.
- Complaints
- 170
- Recalls
- 7
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Structure
Campaigns on file for 2001
None on file
23% of complaints
Complaints per year
2001: 170 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 0 |
| 1985 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 41 |
| 1988 | 53 |
| 1989 | 63 |
| 1990 | 80 |
| 1991 | 77 |
| 1992 | 77 |
| 1993 | 109 |
| 1994 | 159 |
| 1995 | 202 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 401 |
| 1998 | 265 |
| 1999 | 213 |
| 2000 | 251 |
| 2001 | 170 |
| 2002 | 108 |
| 2003 | 98 |
| 2004 | 192 |
| 2005 | 649 |
| 2006 | 730 |
| 2007 | 555 |
| 2008 | 873 |
| 2009 | 372 |
| 2010 | 686 |
| 2011 | 485 |
| 2012 | 835 |
| 2013 | 657 |
| 2014 | 658 |
| 2015 | 477 |
| 2016 | 461 |
| 2017 | 312 |
| 2018 | 1,823 |
| 2019 | 746 |
| 2020 | 616 |
| 2021 | 953 |
| 2022 | 411 |
| 2023 | 373 |
| 2024 | 752 |
| 2025 | 71 |
| 2026 | 12 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Structure
23% · 39 reportsMost commonly citing body and underbody shields.
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Takata recall my vehicle was in motion traveling about 50 MPH when it lost control on a wet road. The car slid across the road, over a small ditch, and head on into a tree.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-08-02
The vehicle was destroyed in a fire, in which fire officials stated the fire started in the dashboard, however consumer received a recall notice regarding the ignition switch and felt the fire damage was a result of the recall.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-02-12
Electrical system
22% · 37 reportsMost commonly citing switch and front underhood.
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Looks like there was a small fire behind the heater controls all the wires and the back of the switches are melted this is the second time the fan motor control switch has been melted.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-10-09
My Jeep started on fire around/in the steering column. Vehicle had sat unstarted for 4 days while on vacation when the fire occurred.
NHTSA ODI report, 2001-09-24
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2001-09-17
Power train
15% · 25 reportsMost commonly citing manual transmission and clutch assembly.
Engine and engine cooling
13% · 22 reportsMost commonly citing engine and gasoline.
Suspension
12% · 21 reportsMost commonly citing hanger/bracket and rear.
Show complaint excerpts
Frame rusting from inside rear control arm fell off causing wreck
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-12-19
Safety timeline
7 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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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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2002-04-08Electrical system02V075000 On certain sport utility vehicles, water and impurities can enter into the ignition switch, causing a short circuit.
Remedy: 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…
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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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2004-06-16Equipment04E041000 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…
Remedy: 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…
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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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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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2006-04-03Exterior lighting06E026000 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…
Remedy: 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2001 Jeep Wrangler — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Structure: 39 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 37 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 25 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 00V366000 · Child seat
- Recall 02V075000 · Electrical system
- Recall 02V104000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 04E041000 · Equipment
- Recall 06E011000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 06E022000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 06E026000 · Exterior lighting
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- Is the 2001 Jeep Wrangler reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2001 Jeep Wrangler is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2001 Jeep Wrangler?
- The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2001 Jeep Wrangler have?
- 7 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.