2001 Jeep Cherokee Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 4%of 229 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 123,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the fuel system of the 2001 Jeep Cherokee, 4% of the 229 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 123,500 miles. 4 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I bought my 2001 Jeep Cherokee sport last year feb 2012 and multiple issues have been occurring. 3 months into ownership the electrical and fuel systems either stopped working or gave me constant issues (all parts factory). Now im bringing my car back into the shop because the windows wont roll down (again), the evap solenoid is leaking and misfires. The carfax is clean with no accidents and I baby this car. Jeeps are cheaply made and not meant to last past 100,000 even after services.”
NHTSA complaint #10520799, filed 2013-06, 116,000 miles“When vehicle is started you can smell gas fumes, within minutes the check engine light comes on. Vehicle is taken into dealer. Dealer tests it and says it a leak. They can't find it and they reset the light. Within 2 weeks the same thing happen. They replaced the gas cap a few times and changed a gasket above the fuel tank. This made no difference. Just recently the vehicle has been into the dealer twice in a month. The dealer suggested trading in the vehicle and changed the gas cap again. …”
NHTSA complaint #10070160, filed 2004-01, 19,000 miles“No incident yet, just wanting to know when I will receive my recall letter to take to a dealership to get the frame mount hitch to protect my family and gas tank from a rear end crash?”
NHTSA complaint #10534002, filed 2013-08“Purchased Jeep Cherokee 4wd 2001 new drove off dealership lot and noticed vibration and wheel shook slightly, technician said this was due to the newness of the tires and that I was not used to driving an SUV and it was a sportier and rougher ride . Vibrations increased as time went on. Then steering started to pull to one side. I met with a mechanic (not at the dealership-wanted outside opinion). …”
NHTSA complaint #766780, filed 2002-09“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). …”
NHTSA complaint #11424645, filed 2021-07, 145,333 milesRelated recalls
- 02V104000Apr 8, 2002On 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…Covers: Jeep Cherokee 2000–2001, Grand Cherokee 1999–2002, Wrangler 2000–2002
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 44% |
| 2022 | 4 | 8% |
| 2021 | 5 | 3% |
| 2020 | 10 | 3% |
| 2019 | 43 | 3% |
| 2018 | 26 | 4% |
| 2017 | 18 | 1% |
| 2016 | 44 | 3% |
| 2015 | 40 | 2% |
| 2014 | 200 | 8% |
| 2001 | 10 | 4% |
| 2000 | 20 | 5% |
| 1999 | 17 | 5% |
| 1998 | 61 | 15% |
| 1997 | 141 | 36% |
| 1996 | 28 | 6% |
| 1995 | 15 | 2% |
| 1994 | 10 | 2% |
| 1993 | 10 | 2% |
| 1992 | 3 | 3% |
| 1991 | 4 | 2% |
| 1990 | 16 | 6% |
| 1989 | 15 | 8% |
| 1988 | 12 | 12% |
| 1987 | 4 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2001 Jeep Cherokee
56 complaintsEngine cooling
37 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
24 complaintsSuspension
22 complaintsAir bags
21 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsSeats
18 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsEquipment
12 complaintsExterior lighting
10 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsTires
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Jeep Cherokee
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology