Complaints
329
Crashes
33
Fires
25
Injuries
26
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2001 Jeep Cherokee Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#132 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Avg mileage:21,814 mi
Crash-related:2
#218 complaints
SEATS
Avg mileage:100,783 mi
Fires:1
#317 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Crash-related:1
Fires:12
Considering a 2001 Jeep Cherokee?
Check the actual VIN — every car is different.
This page shows the model year's reputation. The VIN tells you about this specific car — accidents, title issues, odometer rollbacks. Full report just $4.99 (vs. Carfax $44.99).
All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2001 Jeep Cherokee.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 32 | 2 | — | 21,814 mi | |
| SEATS | 18 | — | 1 | 100,783 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 17 | 1 | 12 | — | |
| SUSPENSION | 12 | — | — | 78,500 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 11 | 6 | — | 51,075 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 9 | — | 1 | 124,167 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 9 | — | — | 72,185 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 8 | — | — | 82,837 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 8 | — | 1 | 87,058 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 8 | 2 | — | 45,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 8 | 1 | — | 70,988 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 7 | 6 | — | 94,000 mi | |
| ENGINE | 7 | — | — | 114,167 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 7 | — | — | 30,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 6 | — | — | 60,550 mi | |
| STEERING | 6 | — | — | 107,550 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 6 | — | — | 22,500 mi | |
| TIRES | 6 | 1 | 1 | 52,450 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 6 | — | — | 85,600 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 5 | — | — | 2,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 5 | 2 | — | — | |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 5 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 5 | — | — | 51,661 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 4 | — | — | 58,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 4 | — | 1 | 98,444 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | 4 | — | 4 | — | |
| POWER TRAIN | 4 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH | 4 | 3 | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | 4 | — | — | 33,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 4 | 1 | — | — |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
32
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
21,814
SEATS
18
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
100,783
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
17
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
12
Avg Miles
—
SUSPENSION
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
78,500
AIR BAGS
11
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
—
Avg Miles
51,075
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
124,167
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
72,185
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
82,837
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
87,058
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
8
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
45,000
SUSPENSION:FRONT
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70,988
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
7
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
—
Avg Miles
94,000
ENGINE
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
114,167
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
30,000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
60,550
STEERING
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
107,550
STRUCTURE
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
22,500
TIRES
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
52,450
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
85,600
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
2,000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
51,661
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
58,000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
98,444
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
4
Avg Miles
—
POWER TRAIN
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
4
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
33,000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Search Owner Complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2001 Jeep Cherokee. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Other Jeep Cherokee Years
Wider context: See the full Jeep Cherokee reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
Check Your Specific 2001 Jeep Cherokee
Real owner complaints tell you about the model. The VIN tells you about your specific car — accidents, title issues, odometer fraud.
Check Any VIN — $4.99