2001 Jeep CHEROKEE: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
229 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
59,650 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2001 model year. Data snapshot: . 104 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor is the most frequently named component, appearing in 32 of 229 complaints (14.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 58 | 25.3% |
| Steering behavior | 29 | 12.7% |
| Engine operation | 6 | 2.6% |
| Transmission and shifting | 5 | 2.2% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 5 | 2.2% |
| Fuel system concerns | 4 | 1.7% |
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 | 32 |
| Seats | 18 |
| Suspension | 12 |
| Air Bags | 11 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 11 |
| Electrical System | 9 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 9 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 8 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor: 32; Seats: 18; Suspension: 12; Air Bags: 11; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 11; Electrical System: 9; Engine And Engine Cooling: 9; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 8
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 26 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 15 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 22 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 14 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 19 |
| 150,000 and above | 8 |
Under 25,000: 26; 25,000 to 49,999: 15; 50,000 to 74,999: 22; 75,000 to 99,999: 14; 100,000 to 149,999: 19; 150,000 and above: 8
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (26). 125 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 |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 4 |
| 2001 | 33 |
| 2002 | 51 |
| 2003 | 29 |
| 2004 | 27 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2008 | 10 |
| 2009 | 9 |
| 2010 | 4 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 4 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 4 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
2000: 4; 2001: 33; 2002: 51; 2003: 29; 2004: 27; 2005: 9; 2006: 8; 2007: 5; 2008: 10; 2009: 9; 2010: 4; 2011: 6; 2012: 4; 2013: 10; 2014: 8; 2015: 4; 2016: 2; 2017: 2; 2018: 2; 2020: 1; 2021: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 58 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 29 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 6 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10001090 · 2002-12-17 (December 17, 2002)
THE CONSUMER HAS A UP LIFT SUSPENSION PACKAGE CAUSING THE FRONT END TO BOUNCE BACK AND FORTH. AND THE VEHICLE VIBRATES PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. TS
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10001090 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10001184 · 2002-12-18 (December 18, 2002)
THE AXLES MAKE NOISE WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. TS
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10001184 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10001618 · 2002-12-30 (December 30, 2002)
WHILE DRIVING, THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT FRONT, SNAP OFF FROM THE SEAT BRACKET MOUNT, WITHOUT CAUSE. THIS RESULTED IN THE SEAT BEING MOBILE. THE DEALERSHIP IS REPLACING THE PART. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE DETAILS. TS *DT
Owner-reported narrative. 60,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10001618 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10004005 · 2003-01-16 (January 16, 2003)
AFTER RECALL ON THE INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS DONE, THE CONSUMER CAN "STRONGLY" SMELL GAS. DEALER NOTIFIED. PH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10004005 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10007595 · 2003-02-16 (February 16, 2003)
CAR SKIDS, HYDROPLANES AND DOVETAILS IN EVEN SLIGHTLY WET ROAD CONDITIONS. RECENTLY, THE CAR HYDROPLANED INTO A FALLEN TREE ON A HIGHWAY OFF-RAMP, CAUSING EXCESSIVE DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE.
Owner-reported narrative. 11,400 miles reported. Look up ODI 10007595 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10010397 · 2003-03-13 (March 13, 2003)
WHILE DRIVING MY 2001 JEEP CHEROKEE I HAD SMALL OBJECTS FALL OFF MY CENTER ARM REST AND HIT MY GEN 3 SEAT BELT LATCH CAUSING IT TO OPEN. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE. I HAVE NOTICED THAT JEEP HAS UPGRADED TO THE GEN 4 LATCH. WHY HASN'T THERE BEEN A RECALL ON THIS ISSUE? EVERY DAY SEEMS TO BRING A NEW STORY OF ANOTHER FATAL ACCIDENT INVOLVING A DAIMLER CHRYSLER PRODUCT WITH A FAULTY SEAT BELT LATCH. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 23,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10010397 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10011501 · 2003-03-12 (March 12, 2003)
THE VEHICLE JERKED AT ANY SPEED.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10011501 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10011953 · 2003-03-18 (March 18, 2003)
THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION. DEALER NOTIFIED. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10011953 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
00V366000 · Child Seat
Reported: 2000-11-09 (November 9, 2000)
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, INCLUDING DIAGRAMS, FOR PROPERLY ATTACHING A CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM'S TETHER STRAP TO THE TETHER ANCHORAGE.
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADDENDUM TO THE OWNER'S MANUALS.
NHTSA campaign record ↗02V104000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors
Reported: 2002-04-08 (April 8, 2002)
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.
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
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. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
NHTSA campaign record ↗