Major Problems with 2001 Jeep Cherokee Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2001 Jeep Cherokee

2001 Jeep Cherokee FRONTAL Victims: 2

2001 Jeep Cherokee AIR BAGS Victims: 2

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Problems with ROTOR, SEATS and SUSPENSION are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Jeep Cherokee owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS consumer was informed that the rotors had spots on them and needed to be machined. yh nm ...	32 ~ 7499 miles
SEATS driver seat failed consumer has been wainting 6 months for this part to come in. *mj ...	18 ~ 83986 miles
SUSPENSION structure underneath is rusting out. also brake line is corroded/ exhaust is pitted and steering spindle rusted and corroded. front	12 ~ 19625 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING also a brake problem that they said they fixed by rotating and cleaning the rotors. is this fixed?*ak...	11
AIR BAGS premature vapors from the air bag escaped into the compartment of the truck choking the driver until unconscious. the...	11 ~ 37145 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING dealer refusing to honor recall because consumer did not buy vehicle from them. please provide further information.*ak...	9 ~ 48124 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN this jeep has had problems since i first bought it. i questioned the dealer about these problems as they arose....	9 ~ 5000 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM vehicle is experiencing problems with the electrical system and wiring harness. consumer has purchased vehicle a week ago and within...	9 ~ 82778 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS rear-end collision while stopped /pushed into another veh./airbags did not deploy/resultling in 2 injuries w/ head trauma/ vehicle a total	8 ~ 11750 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING there is vibration in the steering wheel. gears are stuck when trying to change gears. dealership is aware of problem.*ak...	8 ~ 65293 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the vehicle with 10529 miles lost all power during highway driving at about 55 mph. the engine warning light came...	8 ~ 51773 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION vehicle will not track constantly pulls right dealer addressed and it still pulls right. vibration felt between 35-50 mph from	8 ~ 17747 miles
ENGINE started noticing loss of oil pressure and then coolant. the engine continues to run fine but has gotten to the...	7 ~ 97857 miles
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC @ 3000 miles car shudders when braking told operating to factory specs. independent mechanic said no dealer turned rotors @...	7 ~ 4286 miles
STEERING dt*: the contact stated that the steering wheel was making a clicking sound while turning. the tilt steering wheel then	6 ~ 107550 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC front disc brake rotors are warping approximately every 10 000 miles. this causes the brake pedal to pulse and the...	6 ~ 40367 miles
TIRES purchased jeep cherokee 4wd 2001 new drove off dealership lot and noticed vibration and wheel shook slightly technician said this...	6 ~ 17483 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER vehicle moved forward and crashed into another car while parked. la (nar) cb ...	6 ~ 71333 miles
STRUCTURE there is vibration in the steering wheel. gears are stuck when trying to change gears. dealership is aware of problem.*ak...	6 ~ 7500 miles
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING while the consumer was driving at 25-30 mph the brakes locked up suddenly. yh dt ...	5
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL this jeep has had problems since i first bought it. i questioned the dealer about these problems as they arose....	5
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC @ 3000 miles car shudders when braking told operating to factory specs. independent mechanic said no dealer turned rotors @...	5
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT vehicle is experiencing problems with the electrical system and wiring harness. consumer has purchased vehicle a week ago and within...	5 ~ 400 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY vehicle is experiencing problems with the electrical system and wiring harness. consumer has purchased vehicle a week ago and within...	5 ~ 10332 miles
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while the consumer was driving at 25-30 mph the brakes locked up suddenly. yh dt ...	4
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING exhaust pipe sticks out too far in the rear of vehicle. when retrieving objects from rear several people have been	4 ~ 14500 miles
PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN vehicle was parked on a slight downhill grade gear selector in park with the engine running. after a period of...	4
DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN replacement failed 12/05/2001 at 16 709 miles. this replacement appears to be failing again. strong odor and intermittent howling from	4 ~ 24750 miles
POWER TRAIN speedometer does not read correctly. while speedometer reads 55 mph vehicle is only traveling at 52 mph. *ak dealer informed	4
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE when vehicle is started you can smell gas fumes within minutes the check engine light comes on. vehicle is taken...	3 ~ 50000 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES while traveling over the howard-franklin bridge (this is a 6 month old 2001 jeep cherokee grand laredo with 13000 miles)...	3
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS rear driver side seat belt buckle and middle rear lap seat belt buckle will not stay latched. dealer notified and	3 ~ 7833 miles
EQUIPMENT consumer states front rotors continue to warp after (2) replacements. when ever the truck hits a bump while traveling 50...	3 ~ 7833 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING consumer states front rotors continue to warp after (2) replacements. when ever the truck hits a bump while traveling 50...	3 ~ 70000 miles
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS the seat belts did not fail but the belt would catch on the door latch and was rubbing holes into...	3 ~ 33 miles
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the horn can only be sounded in a certain small area on the steering wheel it has to be forcefully	3 ~ 41427 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM i bought my 2001 jeep cherokee sport last year feb 2012 and multiple issues have been occurring. 3 months into...	2 ~ 58000 miles
CALIPER > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS defective brake there is a pulsation felt through brake pedal when braking to a stop.brake calipers rotors and pads replaced....	2 ~ 4506 miles
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS purchased a new 2001 jeep cherokee sport. when brakes applied car weaved or pulled to the left. (2) emergencey stop...	2 ~ 1500 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR consumer was having brake problems. also s while driving stepped on the brakes and they did no work. dealer was	2 ~ 22450 miles
REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS the consumer felt that the rear seat belts were not safe to use. the shoulder belt is mounted so far	2 ~ 50 miles
DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE consumer's vehicle was traveling on highway and another vehicle hit it. upon impact dual airbags didn't deploy. dealership was aware	2
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY this jeep has had problems since i first bought it. i questioned the dealer about these problems as they arose....	2
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING structure underneath is rusting out. also brake line is corroded/ exhaust is pitted and steering spindle rusted and corroded. front	2 ~ 10000 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING while driving on highway at 70 mph and without warning headlights went completely out causing poor visibility which resulted in...	2 ~ 25250 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES consumer was traveling 45mph on highway and heard a noise. there was vibration inside of vehicle. he was able to...	2 ~ 46750 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM vehicle is experiencing problems with the electrical system and wiring harness. consumer has purchased vehicle a week ago and within...	2 ~ 35337 miles
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS vehicle is experiencing problems with the electrical system and wiring harness. consumer has purchased vehicle a week ago and within...	2 ~ 10950 miles
CARRIER/RACK > MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT it is not possible to secure loads to the roof rack the tie-down holes are not drilled all the way...	2
HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE cpsc: purchased a set of the above pistons to replace pistons on a 2001 jeep cherokee sport. the first set...	1
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL im doing interior work on my jeep purchased feb 19 2014... 2001 grand cherokee sport.... i removed the driver side...	1 ~ 154000 miles
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY jeep caught fire while parked in work parking lot and it was due to faulty seat heaters. *tr...	1 ~ 150000 miles
TAILGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE opened rear tailgate to put in groceries and the tail gate came down and struck the back of my head	1 ~ 110000 miles
LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS > WHEELS 2001 jeep cherokee the left rear wheel/tire broke free from hub rolling off the left side of road. unit 1...	1
REAR > SUSPENSION tl*the contact owns a 2001 jeep cherokee. while driving 30 mph uphill the vehicle shook drastically. the rear passenger side...	1 ~ 42000 miles
INTERIOR LIGHTING tl*the contact owns a 2001 jeep cherokee. the contact stated that the security system alarm kept sounding in the vehicle....	1 ~ 40000 miles
EXTERNAL > WARNINGS > BACK OVER PREVENTION tl*the contact owns a 2001 jeep cherokee. the contact stated that the security system alarm kept sounding in the vehicle....	1 ~ 40000 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES the engine has 150 00 miles. it is losing coolant with no puddles to show for it. the oil pressure...	1 ~ 152000 miles
AUTOMATIC (ASC) > ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL as i was driving my 2001 jeep cherokee sport down the interstate at 72 mph the vehicles began to shake...	1 ~ 94500 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM instrument cluster fails which in turn deactivates air bags. *jb...	1 ~ 50000 miles
FAN > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2001 jeep cherokee front brake rotors corroded. *mr the rotors also flaked creating a hazardous condition. the dealer was aware...	1
VISIBILITY/WIPER all 4 door window tracks an or motors have been replaced .the drivers door have been replaced 3 times the	1
STRAP/WEBBING > TETHER > CHILD SEAT consumer received a recall notice(04c002000) regarding the harness straps!! no parts were available. *jb...	1
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL when driving with the cruise control set at 60 mph and going up a hill the vehicle accelerated without warning....	1 ~ 37023 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES door hinges fail and cause door to become unaligned. this causes the lock latch to bump against the hook. this	1
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY while driving 45 mph and without warning driver's side window fell down inside of the door frame. consumer was unable...	1
ROTOR > DISC > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR i usually drive back roads under 50 miles per hour. my husband had taken my 2001 jeep cherokee sport on...	1 ~ 26521 miles
POWER STEERING FLUID > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING while driving the vehicle at 60mph the bolts of the gear box of the power steering broke and consumer lose	1
LOWER ARM > CONTROL ARM > FRONT while the consumer was driving at 25-30 mph the brakes locked up suddenly. yh dt ...	1
UPPER ARM > CONTROL ARM > FRONT while the consumer was driving at 25-30 mph the brakes locked up suddenly. yh dt ...	1
CARBURETOR SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE purchased jeep cherokee 4wd 2001 new drove off dealership lot and noticed vibration and wheel shook slightly technician said this...	1
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM complaint received via e-mail. i have had a consistent problem with my brakes since i brought it. the first failure...	1 ~ 9012 miles
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING vehicle was at dealer for brake service. mechanic determined that tie rod sleeve was disconnecting and had to be replaced.*ak...	1
CONNECTION > LINK > DRAG while traveling on highway vehicle oversteered to the right without prior warning vehicle lost control and overturned dealership was aware...	1
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while turning a corner the steering wheel locks up and the engine stalls jeep replaced distributer. nlm...	1
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE while traveling on highway and without prior warning the distributor stopped turning leaving vehicle without power. *ak consumer stated dealer	1
SHAFT SECTOR > GEAR BOX > STEERING consumer was backing out of the driveway and discovered the steering column had disconnected from the wheel.*ak. consumer was informed...	1
MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC after purchasing the vehile it was driven for roughtly 3 000 miles before the problem happened. i took it to...	1
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN clutch makes a noise when consumer pushes clutch in. consumer has taken vehicle into dealer 11 times in past 6	1
RIM > WHEELS there is vibration in the steering wheel. gears are stuck when trying to change gears. dealership is aware of problem.*ak...	1
UPPER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT there is vibration in the steering wheel. gears are stuck when trying to change gears. dealership is aware of problem.*ak...	1
MODULE > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the vehicle with 10529 miles lost all power during highway driving at about 55 mph. the engine warning light came...	1
DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN i was driving and heard a noise come from the front right. the jeep then pulled hard to the left...	1
BODY > STRUCTURE structure underneath is rusting out. also brake line is corroded/ exhaust is pitted and steering spindle rusted and corroded. front	1
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC structure underneath is rusting out. also brake line is corroded/ exhaust is pitted and steering spindle rusted and corroded. front	1
ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT > MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT consumer was working under hood with a wrench it slipped out of his hand fell onto battery positive connector and...	1
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM consumer was working under hood with a wrench it slipped out of his hand fell onto battery positive connector and...	1
CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN vehicle will not track constantly pulls right dealer addressed and it still pulls right. vibration felt between 35-50 mph from	1
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while driving on highway at 70 mph and without warning headlights went completely out causing poor visibility which resulted in...	1
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS while driving on highway at 70 mph and without warning headlights went completely out causing poor visibility which resulted in...	1
TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) > POWER TRAIN consumer states front rotors continue to warp after (2) replacements. when ever the truck hits a bump while traveling 50...	1
DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC when brakes are applied the vehicle shakes and driver can hear metal grinding. the front and rear brakes need replacement	1 ~ 30000 miles
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY contacted chrysler damiler several times hood paint is chipped under the undercoat on section of 2001 car and chipping off....	1
FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM after having driven car for approximately 6 miles and parked it and within 2-3 minutes afterwards vehicle caught on fire.	1
COLUMN > STEERING consumer states that the steering wheel "shimmers" excessively when driving making it difficult to maintain vehicle control. dealer diagnosed cracked	1 ~ 6000 miles

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