2001 Jeep Cherokee Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 8%of 229 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the seats of the 2001 Jeep Cherokee, 8% of the 229 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Front driver seat broke loose from floor I went to junk yard and bought another seat cost at the time was 75 dollars and then in 2011 the seat broke loose again I have not fixed it as of this date.”
NHTSA complaint #10504246, filed 2013-03, 56,000 miles“I own a 2001 Jeep Cherokee. The metal that attaches the seat to the mounting bracket has failed in multiple areas. The seat is now loose and leans back and to the right. In my research using the internet I have found may people who are having this same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10264071, filed 2009-04, 80,000 miles“Driver side front seat frame broke on 2001 Jeep Cherokee causing seat back to recline on one side towards the rear. I own two identical Jeep cherokees and it happened to both of them. There are many complaints about this on the internet. I called the dealer and was told there weren't any recalls on this. I think this is dangerous and could very likely cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle and cause a serious accident. Please review and advise. Thank you.”
NHTSA complaint #10357459, filed 2010-09, 77,500 miles“Driver seat broke at the track connection on the front left corner. Results in an abnormal driving posture as the seat is permanently semi-reclined. Very difficult to replace as this appears to be a common failure and replacement parts are insufficient.”
NHTSA complaint #10310133, filed 2010-02, 175,000 miles“I own a 2001 Jeep Cherokee. The metal that attaches the seat to the front driver seat mounting has failed in multiple areas leaning the seat back and to the right. The seat is held by one bolt, while the metal is tearing on the others due to the tension. The two drivers are both fit, under 200lbs with good posture - this is clearly a structural defect. The seat angle now causes the driver back and hip pain and in an accident would pose an extreme danger to all passengers. …”
NHTSA complaint #10270037, filed 2009-05, 90,000 milesSeats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 2% |
| 2020 | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 | 3 | 0% |
| 2018 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 | 5 | 0% |
| 2015 | 8 | 0% |
| 2014 | 6 | 0% |
| 2001 | 18 | 8% |
| 2000 | 22 | 6% |
| 1999 | 15 | 4% |
| 1998 | 12 | 3% |
| 1997 | 1 | 0% |
| 1996 | 15 | 3% |
| 1995 | 2 | 0% |
| 1994 | 9 | 2% |
| 1993 | 8 | 2% |
| 1992 | 3 | 3% |
| 1991 | 6 | 3% |
| 1990 | 6 | 2% |
| 1989 | 2 | 1% |
| 1988 | 1 | 1% |
| 1985 | 2 | 12% |
Other parts of the 2001 Jeep Cherokee
56 complaintsEngine cooling
37 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
24 complaintsSuspension
22 complaintsAir bags
21 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsEquipment
12 complaintsExterior lighting
10 complaintsFuel system
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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