2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner Complaints

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. For the 2001 Jeep front seat bolt recall, it is important to note that there is no specific recall for the front seat bolts. However, there have been complaints regarding the stability and safety of the front seats in the 2001 Jeep Cherokee. Complaints: Many owners have reported issues with the front seat frame breaking, causing the seat to become unstable or wobbly. 1 Safety Concerns: These issues have raised safety concerns, as they could lead to serious accidents if the seat is not secure. 1

NHTSA ID

11705825

Incident

Jul 1, 2025

The contact owned a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee equipped with Prinx Tires, Tire Line: High Country RT, Tire Size: LT265/65/R16, DOT Number: N/A. The contact stated that, while his son was driving at an undisclosed speed during light snowfall and attempting to reduce speeds, the vehicle lost traction. As a result, the driver lost control of the vehicle and slid off the roadway, only coming to a complete stop after rolling once down an embankment and colliding with a tree. The air bags did not deploy. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a storage facility and deemed a total loss by the contact's insurance provider. A police report was filed, and injuries were reported. The driver did not receive immediate medical attention but later transported himself to a chiropractor and was treated for stiffness. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24T014000 (Tires), and the VIN was included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was unknown.

NHTSA ID

11695009

Incident

Jan 12, 2025

The contact owns a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the air bag warning light illuminated. The warning light flashed on and off intermittently. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 199,181.

NHTSA ID

11553379

Incident

Nov 1, 2023

Mileage

199,181 mi

The contact owns a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 174,000.

NHTSA ID

11474703

Incident

Jul 19, 2022

Mileage

174,000 mi

Airbag light coming Laredo.!! Will it work??? Drivers side squib is error it reads is there an issue with squib and clockspring? Very expensive repair several issues on web about clockspeings going bad on all years of jeep grand cherokee laredos. Mine is 2001 jeep.

NHTSA ID

11459868

Incident

Mar 28, 2022

The contact owns a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee equipped with Cooper Tires, Tire line: Discoverer H/T, Tire Size: 245/70/R16, DOT Number: UP9HC5T4216. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the driver's side front tire had a blowout, causing the vehicle to bounce and shake. Additionally, there was smoke coming from the driver's side front tire. The contact was able to pull over and a tow truck assisted by replacing the faulty tire with the spare tire. The dealer was made aware of the failure and replaced the tire. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was unavailable.

NHTSA ID

11451396

Incident

Feb 10, 2022

The contact owns a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for the windshield replacement; however, after the repair was completed, the vehicle failed to start up. The vehicle was waiting to be towed to the local dealer. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 58,000.

NHTSA ID

11451162

Incident

Feb 8, 2022

Mileage

58,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START-UP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THE SENDING UNIT IN THE FUEL TANK WAS INOPERABLE. A VAPOR LOCK CAUSED THE VEHCILE TO NOT START-UP. THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE REPLACEMENT PARTS. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 280,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ID

11400320

Incident

Feb 25, 2021

Mileage

280,000 mi

OVERHEAD DISPLAY CEASES TO WORK. ONLINE FORUMS HAVE POINTED TO A FAULTY WIRING HARNESS THAT HAS TO BE REPLACED AT CONSIDERABLE COST. IF THE HARNESS IS FAULTY COULD IT CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM?

NHTSA ID

11399649

Incident

Jun 1, 2020

THE 2001 JEEP JUST CAME TO A STOP WHILE IT WAS BEING DRIVEN ON THE HIGHWAY. IT HAD ALWAYS HAD ENGINE ISSUES. THE FRONT WHEEL SUSPENSION ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE 2001 JEEP CHEROKEE LAREDO IS BENT AND WHILE DRIVING IT ON THE STREET OR HIGHWAY IT CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO PULL TO THE LEFT AND IS UNSTABLE WHEN DRIVING IT ON A HIGHWAY OR STREET. THE ENGINE HAS A KNOCKING SOUND WHENEVER IT IS RUNNING. THE BRAKES TO THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SLIPPING AND MAKING A GRINDING NOISE WHILE DRIVING IT. SOMETIMES THE JEEP DOESN'T WANT TO DRIVE OVER 70 MPH WHEN DRIVING IN THE HIGHWAY OR STREET. WE HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE BRAKES BECAUSE THEY STARTED SMOKING WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. THERE IS ELECTRICAL ISSUES WITH THE CAR AS WELL WHERE THE RADIO DOESN'T PLAY AS WELL AS OTHER ELECTRICAL PARTS DON'T WORK. MY 2001 JEEP HAS STOPPED WHILE MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING IT ON THE HIGHWAY AND IT IS NOT DRIVABLE. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE IGNITION COIL AND SPARK PLUGS MANY TIMES FOR MANY YEARS. THERE HAS ALWAYS BEEN A WATER LEAK ON THE PASSENGER SIDE DRIPPING WHENEVER THE CAR IS IN MOTION, COMING FROM THE DASHBOARD ONTO THE CARPET SINCE THE CAR WAS PURCHASED. THERE MAY BE OTHER ISSUES WITH THE 2001 JEEP THAT I HAVE MISSED.

NHTSA ID

11268016

Incident

Aug 25, 2019

Mileage

268,670 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN CUSTOMER SATISFACTION RECALL NUMBER: N47 REGARDING A DEFECT WITH THE STRUCTURE. A POTENTIAL FAILURE OR FIRE COULD OCCUR IF THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WERE IMPACTED. THE MANUFACTURER RECALL REQUIRED THAT A HITCH BE ADDED TO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE TO PREVENT THE POSSIBLE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED TWICE OF THE FAILURE. THE FIRST TIME THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, THE REPRESENTATIVE INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ELIGIBLE FOR THE RECALL. WHEN THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO BE SERVICED AT HAASZ AUTOMALL OF RAVENNA (4886 OH-59, RAVENNA, OH 44266, (330) 296-2866), THE DEALER REFUSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE DID NOT QUALIFY FOR THE REPAIR. WHEN THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALER BACK THE SECOND TIME, THE REPRESENTATIVE INFORMED HIM AGAIN THAT THE VEHICLE DID NOT QUALIFY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.*JB

NHTSA ID

11242349

Incident

Oct 1, 2015

MY HUSBAND WAS IN A ACCIDENT AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY

NHTSA ID

11229734

Incident

Jul 4, 2019

Mileage

200,000 mi

THE CASING HOLDING THE GAS TANK UP IN A SAFE MANNER HAS DETERIATED TO A POINT THAT THE FUEL TANK IS NOW IN DANGER OF SCRAPING THE PAVEMENT WHILE MOVING.

NHTSA ID

11221796

Incident

Jan 1, 2019

Mileage

184,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK GATHERED RUST AND CORROSION. ALSO, THE UNDERCARRIAGE WAS CORRODED AND PIECES WERE FALLING OFF. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT THE FUEL TANK COVER MAY HAVE FALLEN OFF AND IT WAS WET; HOWEVER, THE CONTACT WAS UNSURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.

NHTSA ID

11216940

Incident

May 25, 2018

Mileage

80,000 mi

THE FUEL RAIL PULSATION DAMPER IS LEAKING GASOLINE CREATING AN ENVIRONMENTAL AND SAFETY HAZARD. THIS FUEL RAIL ASSEMBLY IS ON NATIONAL BACKORDER AND NOT AVAILABLE. WE NEED TO ELEVATE THIS SITUATION IN ORDER TO GET A SATISFACTORY REPAIR PROCEDURE IN EFFECT. THIS IS NOT AN ACCEPTABLE WAY FOR A NATIONAL DEALER TO CARE FOR THEIR VEHICLES, LEAVING THE CONSUMER TO FEND FOR THEMSELVES SEARCHING ENDLESSLY FOR A SOLUTION. THERE ARE JEEP FORUMS RELATED TO THIS ISSUE DATING BACK TO 2015.

NHTSA ID

11206494

Incident

Mar 11, 2019

Mileage

159,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FUEL TANK SUPPORT SYSTEM WAS RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO WILLIAMS BROTHERS CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM OF DUNDEE (4706 ANN ARBOR RD, DUNDEE, MI 48131) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL TANK SUPPORT SYSTEM WAS RUSTED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 177,804. *BF CONSUMER STATED ON 5-27-19 WHILE DRIVING PART OF IT FELL OFF. CONSUMER STATED HE WILL BE REPLACING IT.*JB

NHTSA ID

11196413

Incident

Apr 15, 2018

Mileage

177,804 mi

THE CAR COOLANT FINISHED

NHTSA ID

11170811

Incident

Jan 18, 2019

THE 2001 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEES HAVE AN ISSUE WHERE THE INJECTORS GET REALLY HOT AND CAUSE ENGINE MISFIRE AND COULD CATCH ON FIRE DUE TO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD BEING RIGHT UNDERNEATH THEM. THE RECALL WAS ALREADY ISSUE FOR THESE JEEPS BY PROVIDING INSULATORS THAT ARE PUT ON THE INJECTORS AND BETWEEN ON THE INJECTORS AND THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. MY JEEP ALREADY HAD THE INSULATOR INSTALLED BUT BECAUSE THE VALVE COVER GASKET BROKE AND LEAKED OIL ALL OVER THE INSULATOR BLANKET AND SOAKED IT WITH OIL AND MADE IT A FIRE A HAZARD, I THREW IT AWAY THINKING THAT I CAN JUST BUY A NEW ONE FROM CHRYSLER. I WENT ONTO IWANTMOPAR.COM, A FCA DEALERSHIP (MCGOVERN CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM ON 777 WASHINGTON ST, NEWTON, MA 02460), AND ORDERED SIX INJECTOR SHIELDS AND AN INSULATOR BLANKET TO REPLACE THE ONE THAT WAS PREVIOUSLY ON MY JEEP. THREE WEEK PASSED AND I RECEIVED AN EMAIL FROM THEM REFUSING TO SELL ME THE RECALL PARTS, STATING THAT MY JEEP HAD THESE PARTS ALREADY. HOW CAN A DEALERSHIP REFUSE TO SELL ME PARTS THAT MAKE MY JEEP SAFE AND COMPLIANT WITH FEDERAL LAWS? THANKS

NHTSA ID

11121983

Incident

Aug 6, 2018

THIS JEEP WILL RUN FINE, BUT WHEN IT COMES TO RED LIGHTS AND IDLE, THE CAR WILL SHUT OFF AND NOT TURN ON AGAIN FOR ATLEAST 10 MINUTES. SPENT ABOUT 3,000 USD TO FIX AT MULTIPLE MECHANIC AND THE ISSUE REMAINS. WHY HAS JEEP NEVER TAKEN THE TIME TO RECALL THIS ISSUE AS IT CAN CAUSE THE LIVES OF MANY DRIVERS.

NHTSA ID

11064632

Incident

Dec 12, 2017

Mileage

100,000 mi

I WAS TOLD BACK ON 11/21/2014 THAT MY JEEP HAD A RECALL ON IT I WAS TOLD TO CONTACT MY LOCAL CHRYSLER DEALER SO I DID THE GUY WAS SO RUDE I THOUGHT FOR GET THIS, BUT THEN I KEPT ON HEARING ABOUT JEEPS LIKE MINE IF REAR-ENDED THE GAS TANKS WOULD BURST INTO FLAMES WITH NO TIME TO GET OUT, SO YOUR DEAD THEN I SAW PICTURES OF MANY MANY 2001 JUST LIKE MINE IN VERY GRAPHIC DETAIL AND BECAUSE OF MY HUSBAND GETTING INTO A BAD CAR ACCIDENT I STARTED THINKING I CAN'T BE TAKING ANY CHANCES SO I STARTED MAKING PHONE CALLS AGAIN AND I SPOKE TO A GENTLEMAN AT NHTSA WHO WAS VERY NICE AND SAID HE WOULD KEEP A EYE ON MY NUMBER AND BE IN CONTACT WITH ME BUT THEN WE MOVED AND SO ON, BUT ALWAYS UP DATED OUR CONTACT INFOR. AND ALSO WOULD ALWAYS GO TO POST OFFICE AND DO THE CHANGE OF ADDRESS CORRECTLY, SO IF YOU OR ANY ONE CAN HELP ME PLEASE LET ME KNOW, THANK YOU

NHTSA ID

11043593

Incident

Nov 21, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS BELOW THE BUMPER. THE DEALER RIVERHEAD DODGE (LOCATED AT 642 W MAIN ST, RIVERHEAD, NY 11901; (631) 727-1040) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THE DEALER COULD DO SINCE THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AT 866-814-1480 AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALLS AND NOTHING COULD BE DONE. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE FOR AN INSPECTION. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 103,000.

NHTSA ID

11010618

Incident

Jul 23, 2017

Mileage

103,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE PULLING INTO THE DRIVEWAY, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO REVERSE. THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE FRONT WHEELS WERE POINTING IN TWO DIFFERENT DIRECTIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TUBE THAT CONNECTED THE TIE ROD TO THE FRONT END BY THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE WHEELS WAS RUSTED AND FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 196,000. UPDATED 07/12/17*LJ *CN

NHTSA ID

10949823

Incident

Feb 3, 2017

Mileage

196,000 mi

THE DRIVER SEAT BRACKET SNAPPED LOOSE AT THE REAR LEFT SIDE THAT HOLDS THE SEAT TO THE FRAME WHILE DRIVING. I WAS MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN WHEN I HEARD THE SEAT FRAME BREAK. NOW WHEN DRIVING THE SEAT IS VERY LOOSE AND MAKES A CLICKING NOISE WITH LOTS OF UNSTABLE SEAT MOVEMENTS. *TR

NHTSA ID

10919199

Incident

Oct 1, 2016

Mileage

200,000 mi

ON SEPT.2, 2014 I HAD MY 2011 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE TOWED TO THE NEARSEST DEALER, MILFORD CHRYSLER, MILFORD, PA. I WAS DRIVING THE DAY BEFORE WITH FAMILY WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED IN AN ENTRANCE TO A PARKING LOT JUST AVOIDING AN ACCIDENT. MESSAGE CENTER SHOWED KEY NOT DETECTABLE. SEVERAL ATTEMPTS LATER IT TURNED OVER. TO PLAY IT SAFE I RETURNED HOME TO EXCHANGE VEHICLES. IT WAS MAKING HISSING SOUNDS SO I LEFT IT OUT OF THE GARAGE. THE NEXT DAY, IT WAS STILL MAKING NOISES. I CALLED FOR A TOW TO THE DEALER. I CALLED CHRYSLER AND THEY ADVISED ME OF A RECALL BUT THAT THE ENGINEERS WERE STILL TRYING TO DETERMINE WHY BUT THAT THE TIPM WAS MALFUNCTIONING. I WAS ALSO TOLD THAT A FINAL RECALL WOULD NOT COME OUT FOR ABOUT 3 MONTHS! I HAD NO CHOICE BUT TO GET MY VEHICLE REPAIRED. THEY HAD TO REPLACE THE BATTERY, FUEL PUMP, TIPM FOR A TOTAL OUT OF POCKET COST OF $2493.98. CHRYSLER EVENTUALLY REIMBURSED ME FOR THE TOTAL AMOUNT. ON NOVEMBER 20,2015 I WENT OUT AND FOUND THAT MY BLINKERS DID NOT WORK. IN FACT, WHEN ENGAGED, THE FOG LIGHTS BLINKED AND OR FLASHED. I TOOK IT TO MY ORIGINAL DEALER, R.I. SURESKY IN GOSHEN, NEW YORK. THEY RAN A SCAN AND FOUND THAT IT WAS CAUSED BY THE TIPM ! THIS MAKES TIPM #2!. I CALLED CHRYSLER, THE FINAL VERDICT, IT WAS NOT COVERED BY THE RECALL (FUEL PUMP RELATED ONLY). THE TECH REPLACED THE TIPM YET AGAIN AT AN OUT OF POCKET COST TO ME OF $1043.40. ON OCTOBER 21, 2016 THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I HAVE AN APPOINTMENT AT SURESKY'S ON MONDAY OCTOBER 24 TO RUN A DIAGNOSTIC ON IT. COULD IT BE TIPM RELATED? WE'LL SEE. I FEEL THAT CHRYSLER OWES ME $1043.40 FOR HAVING PARTS ( NEVER AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY BY THE WAY) THAT ARE DEFECTIVE AND PLACE PEOPLE IN VERY DANGEROUS SITUATIONS ON THE ROAD.

NHTSA ID

10918060

Incident

Nov 15, 2015

Mileage

81,244 mi

WHEN DRIVING AT 45 TO 50 MPH THE FRONT END STARTS TO VIBRIATE AND STARTS TO SHAKE UNCONTROLLABLY,WHAT'S REALLY BAD IS THAT YOU DON'T KNOW WHEN IT WILL HAPPEN.I DROVE FROM SAVANNAH TO MICHIGAN AND BACK WITH NO PROBLEMS THAN WHEN YOU LEAST EXPECT IT THAN IT HAPPENS ! IT SHAKES SO BAD YOU CAN'T DRIVE SO YOU HAVE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD AND STOP AND IT SEEMS TO GO AWAY BUT IT MAY RETURN AFTER ANOTHER ONE OR TWO THOUSAND MILES. I HAVE BROUGHT TO SHOPS AND HAVE REPLACED FRONT END PARTS,BRAKES,TIRES ETC. THEY CAN'T FIND THE PROBLEM.I HAVE READ THAT IT'S A DISIGN FLAW WITH THE COIL SPRINGS BEING IN A BAD POSITION. GOOGLE JEEP DEATH WOBBLE.YOU WILL FIND. I WON'T SELL THE CAR BECAUSE I WOULDNT WANT TO PUT SOMEONE IN DANGER.

NHTSA ID

10892969

Incident

May 6, 2016

Mileage

145,000 mi