2001 JEEP CHEROKEE
329 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 32 |
| SEATS | 18 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 17 |
| SUSPENSION | 12 |
| AIR BAGS | 11 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 9 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 9 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 8 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 8 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 8 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 8 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 7 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 7 |
| ENGINE | 7 |
| TIRES | 6 |
Recalls (8)
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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 SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE D
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CERTAIN AJ MOTORSPORT COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIAT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
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 BRAND NAMES OF NAPA, RAYBESTOS, AIMCO, AC DELCO, CARQUEST, BENDIX, AND WAGNER. ONLY PRODUCTS THAT WERE
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
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 CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES
CHILD SEAT
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 OWNER'S MANUALS FOR THESE VEHICLES ARE MISSING INSTRUCTIONS THAT PROVIDE A STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURE, INCLU
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
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.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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 CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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 DODGE DAKOTA VEHICLES. THE PLASTIC ELECTRICAL GROMMET CONNECTORS AT THE TOP OF THE FUEL PUMP MODULE AR
Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2001 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated while driving 10 mph, the vehicle lost motive power without warning and there was smoke coming from the engine. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and diagnosed that the top cylinder was faulty. The vehicle was then towed to a dealer, but the dealer informed the contact that they did not repair vehicles older than 2006 and would only order a part to cover the manifold. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The Vin was
Mileage: 145,333
TAKATA RECALL-- I HAD AN ACCIDENT JANUARY 7, 2016, I HIT A POLE. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. I DID A SEARCH AND I FOUND OUT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS JEEP. I ONLY HAD LIABILITY INSURANCE. I GOT IN TOUCH WITH THE COMPANY THEY HAD THE CAR TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP AND SUPPOSEDLY HAD IT CHECKED OUT BUT I DON'T BELIEVE IT. I MYSELF AND MY GIRLFRIEND WAS INJURED AND UNDER DOCTORS CARE. MY CAR IS TORE UP IN THE FRONT. WHY? THOSE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THEY COULD NOT TELL ME. I WAS TRAVELING ON RTE 49 EA
Mileage: 137
2001 JEEP CHEROKEE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO SEVERAL VEHICLE RECALLS AND AIRBAG MALFUNCTION DURING AN ACCIDENT. *SMD
GOT HOME SHUT OFF VEHICLE OPENED LIFTGATE WENT TO BATHROOM LOOKED OUT WINDOW A FIRE STARTED FROM INTERIOR LIGHT WITHIN 10 MINUTES WAS A TOTAL LOSS. *TR
Mileage: 130,000
JEEP CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED IN WORK PARKING LOT AND IT WAS DUE TO FAULTY SEAT HEATERS. *TR
Mileage: 150,000
JEEP CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED IN WORK PARKING LOT AND IT WAS DUE TO FAULTY SEAT HEATERS. *TR
Mileage: 150,000
JEEP CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED IN WORK PARKING LOT AND IT WAS DUE TO FAULTY SEAT HEATERS. *TR
Mileage: 150,000
I HAVE REPLACED 3 WINDOW REGULATORS IN MY 2001 JEEP CHEROKEE WITHIN THE PAST 2 YEARS, EACH COSTING ME FROM $250 TO $330. I HAVE TALKED WITH CHRYSLER ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND THEY ARE AWARE OF THE BAD DESIGN BUT ARE NOT GOING TO HELP ME PAY FOR THE NEXT WINDOW REGULATOR. A FEW MONTHS AGO WHEN THE 2ND WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED, THE WINDOW SLOWLY SLID DOWN AND IT WAS RAINING PRETTY HARD, A TRUCK PASSED BY WHILE WE WERE PULLING OUT ONTO THE STREET AND SPLASHED MY 1 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WITH MUD/DEBRI AND WAT
Mileage: 64,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 JEEP CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH UPHILL, THE VEHICLE SHOOK DRASTICALLY. THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL AXLE SHEARED AND THE WHEEL DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE FLIPPED OVER. THE CONTACT WAS INJURED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 42,000.
Mileage: 42,000
VEHICLE STRUCK TREE, THEN METAL POLE AT 30 MPH. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO CORRECT COMPONENT FAILURE AT THIS TIME. *JB
Mileage: 92,000
2001 JEEP CHEROKEE SPORT, WIFE PARKS VEHICLE AT TOP OF STEEP DRIVEWAY ON FAIRLY LEVEL GROUND. PUTS TRANSMISSION IN "PARK", SETS EMERGENCY BRAKE AND EXITS CAR, LEAVING CAR RUNNING FOR NIECE AND 2YR OLD SON TO HAVE AC. AFTER APPROXIMATELY 15 MIN, NIECE DECIDES TO EXIT VEHICLE, OPENS PASSENGER DOOR, REACHES OVER TO TURN OFF IGNITION. AS SOON AS IGNITION IS TURNED OFF, CAR LURCHES BACKWARD, RUNS DOWN HILL, CROSSES THE STREET, RUNS THROUGH NEIGHBORS BACK YARD, THROUGH TREES, OVER RETAINING WALL AND H
Mileage: 45,000
CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION, AND UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK
PURCHASED A NEW 2001 JEEP CHEROKEE SPORT. WHEN BRAKES APPLIED CAR WEAVED OR PULLED TO THE LEFT. (2) EMERGENCEY STOP ON MAJOR HWY. 2 AM FRONT END SHOOK VIOLENTLY AND PULLED MY CAR ONTO THE CENTER GRASS DIVIDER.(3) RETURNED JEEP TO DEALER. SERVICE MANAGER COULD NOT REPLICATE PROBLEM. BROUGHT CAR TO INDEPENDENT BRAKE REPAIR SHOP. REPLACED PADS, AND INSTALLED NEW ROTORS. TWO DAYS LATER CAR SHOOK VIOLENTLY UPON BRAKING AT 45MPH. RETURNED TO LITHIA COLORADO JEEP DEALER. STATED WARPED ROTORS. REPLACED
Mileage: 3,000
PURCHASED A NEW 2001 JEEP CHEROKEE SPORT. WHEN BRAKES APPLIED CAR WEAVED OR PULLED TO THE LEFT. (2) EMERGENCEY STOP ON MAJOR HWY. 2 AM FRONT END SHOOK VIOLENTLY AND PULLED MY CAR ONTO THE CENTER GRASS DIVIDER.(3) RETURNED JEEP TO DEALER. SERVICE MANAGER COULD NOT REPLICATE PROBLEM. BROUGHT CAR TO INDEPENDENT BRAKE REPAIR SHOP. REPLACED PADS, AND INSTALLED NEW ROTORS. TWO DAYS LATER CAR SHOOK VIOLENTLY UPON BRAKING AT 45MPH. RETURNED TO LITHIA COLORADO JEEP DEALER. STATED WARPED ROTORS. REPLACED
Mileage: 3,000
WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO HIT A POLE AND ROLE THREE TIMES. VEHICLE LANDED UPSIDE DOWN ON AN EMBANKMENT. UPON IMPACT, THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED BACK AND NECK INJURIES, AND WAS TRANSPORTED BY AMBULANCE TO HOSPITAL.*AK
WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO HIT A POLE AND ROLE THREE TIMES. VEHICLE LANDED UPSIDE DOWN ON AN EMBANKMENT. UPON IMPACT, THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED BACK AND NECK INJURIES, AND WAS TRANSPORTED BY AMBULANCE TO HOSPITAL.*AK
WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WITH A DEER. UPON IMPACT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK *NLM
Mileage: 28,462
VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE HOTEL PARKING LOT AND WITHOUT WARNING THE VEHICLE WENT INTO REVERSE, HITTING THE DRIVER BEFORE STOPPING. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK
ON THE WAY TO THE DEALERSHIP, THE BRAKES LOCKED UP AND THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. *AK *PH THE DEALER REPLACED THE ROTORS. *JB
Mileage: 12,847
WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION YET NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. *NLM