2001 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
883 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
70,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2001 model year. Data snapshot: . 556 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor is the most frequently named component, appearing in 121 of 883 complaints (13.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 248 | 28.1% |
| Steering behavior | 102 | 11.6% |
| Transmission and shifting | 46 | 5.2% |
| Fuel system concerns | 26 | 2.9% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 24 | 2.7% |
| Engine operation | 13 | 1.5% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 121 |
| Seats | 109 |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 65 |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System | 61 |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Fan/Motor | 50 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch | 42 |
| Visibility | 40 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 35 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor: 121; Seats: 109; Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls: 65; Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System: 61; Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Fan/Motor: 50; Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch: 42; Visibility: 40; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 35
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 71 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 91 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 134 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 114 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 106 |
| 150,000 and above | 40 |
Under 25,000: 71; 25,000 to 49,999: 91; 50,000 to 74,999: 134; 75,000 to 99,999: 114; 100,000 to 149,999: 106; 150,000 and above: 40
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (134). 327 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 77 |
| 2002 | 106 |
| 2003 | 73 |
| 2004 | 80 |
| 2005 | 42 |
| 2006 | 61 |
| 2007 | 122 |
| 2008 | 76 |
| 2009 | 53 |
| 2010 | 61 |
| 2011 | 30 |
| 2012 | 17 |
| 2013 | 16 |
| 2014 | 14 |
| 2015 | 26 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 |
2001: 77; 2002: 106; 2003: 73; 2004: 80; 2005: 42; 2006: 61; 2007: 122; 2008: 76; 2009: 53; 2010: 61; 2011: 30; 2012: 17; 2013: 16; 2014: 14; 2015: 26; 2016: 7; 2017: 3; 2018: 2; 2019: 8; 2021: 2; 2022: 4; 2023: 1; 2025: 2
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 248 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 102 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 46 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10000098 · 2002-12-13 (December 13, 2002)
FRONT BRAKE ROTORS HAVE WARPED, CAUSING DEMINISHED STOPPING DISTANCE, AND CONTROL OF VEHICLE DURING BRAKING (STEERING WHEEL SHUDDERS). DEALER WILL NOT COVER UNDER WARRANTY, EVEN THOUGH WE PURCHASED AN EXTENDED WARRANTY UP TO 96000 MILES.
Owner-reported narrative. 46,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10000098 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10001944 · 2003-01-03 (January 3, 2003)
WHILE DRIVING, FRONT BRAKES STARTED SHAKING CAUSING AN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10001944 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10002134 · 2003-01-06 (January 6, 2003)
CONSUMER STATES THAT STEERING WHEEL SHAKES EXCESSIVELY AND THE BRAKES PULSATE WHEN APPLIED. DEALER DIAGNOSED PROBLEM AS WARPED BRAKE ROTORS. PROBLEM HAS GOTTEN PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. PH
Owner-reported narrative. 1,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10002134 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10007476 · 2002-10-10 (October 10, 2002)
LOOSING APPROXIMATELY 1 GALLON OF ANTIFREEZE PER 1000 MILES. DEALER REPAIRS NUMBER OF TIMES STARTING FROM PURCHASE AT 19,000 MILES (WAS TOLD TO AY $268 BY CUSTOMER SERVICE TO REPLACE RADIATOR WHEN FINALLY DIAGNOSED AT 40,000 MILES TO GET VEHICLE BACK EVEN THOUGH IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY AND VEHICLE IS STILL LOSING SAME AMOUNT OF COOLANT)/ LOW OIL PRESSURE WAS FINALLY CORRECTED BY REPLACING UNDERSIZED CAM...DIDN'T REPLACE LIFTERS, ETC... INCORRECT PROCEDURE BECAUSE THEY WEAR TOGETHER/ A/C AND CRUISE FIXED BY ZIP TYING A LARGE VACUUM RESEVOIR BOTTLE…
Owner-reported narrative. 36,344 miles reported. Look up ODI 10007476 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10020090 · 2003-05-19 (May 19, 2003)
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE SHIFTED INTO REVERSE. THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REPLACED. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10020090 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10005636 · 2003-02-10 (February 10, 2003)
BRAKES, STARTING: AT 2900 MILE WHEELS STARTED TO VIBRATE ON BRAKING. TURNED FRONT ROTORS. 7000+ MILES SAME THING. REPLACED ROTORS. 13000+ MILES SAME THING. REP[LECED PADS AND ROTORS. 21000+MILES SAME THING REPLACED CALIPERS. (NOTE) BY THIS TIME I HAD HAD MY WHEELS ROTATED 7 TIMES IN 21000 MILES. (4) 17" MICHELIN RADIALS SHOT. AT THIS POINT I REPLACED THE TIRES WITH 600.00 WORTH OF GOODYEARS. GOODYEAR CHECKED THE ALLIGNMENT. IT WAS OUT. THEY REPAIRED IT AS BEST AS THEY COULD BUT SAID THAT I NEEDED A PARTIAL BALL JOINT. I WENT TO JEEP SINCE I TH…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10005636 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10046809 · 2003-11-12 (November 12, 2003)
HARSH DOWN SHIFTING, RESULTS IN LOUD CLUNKING, REAR TIRE SQUALLING, AND PASSENGER DISCOMFORT. ROUGH SHIFTING INTO GEARS WHILE PARKED. MOANING BRAKES, WARPED ROTORS FUEL PUMP DEFICIANCIES, AND MISCELLANEUOS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS.
Owner-reported narrative. 10,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10046809 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10049831 · 2003-12-01 (December 1, 2003)
CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. AIR CONDITIONER REGULATOR AND FAN STOPPED WORKING. ALSO, CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE BOTH DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE WINDOW SWITCH REGULATOR.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10049831 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10017394 · 2003-04-22 (April 22, 2003)
THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10017394 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10061686 · 2004-04-20 (April 20, 2004)
WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH VEHICLE STALLED THIS WAS THE SECOND TIME THAT VEHICLE STALLED DUE TO THE CAM SENSORS FAILURE. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO REPLACED THE CAM SENSORS. *AK PRIOR TO PROBLEM WITH CONSUMER'S 2001 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE, CONSUMER EXPERIENCED SIMILAR PROBLEM WITH 1998 JEEP. *LA
Owner-reported narrative. 26,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10061686 at NHTSA ↗