2001 Jeep Cherokee recalls and problems

The 2001 Jeep Cherokee has 2 safety recalls and 229 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Jeep dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

229

Crashes / fires

25 / 13

Injuries / deaths

19 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2001 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2001 Jeep Cherokee recalls

Recall 02V-104: Fuel System, Gasoline

Reported Apr 8, 2002 · 1,115,322 vehicles affected · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

Problem: 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.

Risk: This could result in a vehicle fire.

Fix: 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.

Recall 00V-366: Child Seat

Reported Nov 9, 2000 · 1,211,756 vehicles affected · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

Problem: 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.

Risk: In the event of a crash, the child seat may not be properly attached increasing the risk of injury to the child.

Fix: Owners will be provided with an addendum to the owner's manuals.

2001 Jeep Cherokee problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	61
Engine and Engine Cooling	44
Suspension	24
Power Train	24
Air Bags	21
Electrical System	20
Seats	18
Steering	16
Equipment	11
Exterior Lighting	10
Fuel System, Gasoline	10
Visibility	9

Most reported parts

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Rotor — 32
Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline — 17
Suspension › Front — 8
Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 8
Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 8
Air Bags › Frontal — 7
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc — 7
Equipment › Appliance › Air Conditioner — 5

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 59,650 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2001 Jeep Cherokee complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Fuel System, Gasoline · at 145,333 miles · reported Jul 13, 2021

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 included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 02V104000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The manufacturer was made…

Seat Belts · reported Feb 19, 2020

The stock seat belts located in the rear seat of the vehicle do not lock in order to properly and safely install child safety seats. This is not a one time thing as they will not secure after being fully extended. I have already contacted a dealer after finding an old recall but was told they would not fix as they didn't know what I was speaking of.

Structure · reported Jun 26, 2018

Cpsc: purchased a set of the above pistons to replace pistons on a 2001 jeep cherokee sport. The first set failed on the second opening causing minor vehicle damage to the lift gate. The locking clip did not have sufficient strength to hold onto the provided bracket.

Engine · at 117,000 miles · reported Sep 14, 2017

As with many other jeep owners with the 4.0 engine (Hundreds that I have seen) my 2001 jeep cherokee's cylinder head cracked. Mine was at 117k miles, and the average mileage for failure seems to be 100k - 120k miles. This is a definite design flaw. My jeep was well maintained and should not have had a cracked cylinder head. I ask NHTSA to contact current owners of jeep 4.0 engines to really see how often this fault occurs. Chrysler seems to take no responsibility for this, which is why I AM asking the NHTSA to investigate.

Engine · at 146,000 miles · reported Jan 7, 2017

In the 2000 and 2001 cherokees with the 4.0 engine head casting 0331 chrysler knew about the cylinder heads cracking. In 2002 they contracted with tupy manufacturing in brazil to remake the head casting that ran until the 4.0 was stopped being used by them. Mine has since cracked and chrysler says that no factory recall was done and such I'm stuck with a cracked head that they knew was faulty.

Other Jeep Cherokee years

2026 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 200620012000

Compare all Jeep Cherokee years · All Jeep models

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2001 Jeep Cherokee have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2001 Jeep Cherokee: 02V-104 (fuel system, gasoline), 00V-366 (child seat). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2001 Jeep Cherokee?

Owners report service brakes, hydraulic problems most often (61 reports), followed by engine and engine cooling (44). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 59,650 miles.

Are Jeep recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Jeep dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.