2001 Jeep Cherokee Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 229 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the wheels of the 2001 Jeep Cherokee, 1% of the 229 complaints for this model year.
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.
“2001 Jeep Cherokee, the left rear wheel/tire broke free from hub rolling off the left side of road. Unit 1 coasted to outside berm. According to the police report, 1 of 5 bolts were missing from the right front hub, 1 of 5 stud bolts were missing from the right rear hub and the right rear tire was bald and exposing steel belts. The five stud bolt holes in the rim were severely worn. It was also noticed that the front ball joint was bad. (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0864-90) updated 02/15/11”
NHTSA complaint #10381789, filed 2011-02“There is vibration in the steering wheel. Gears are stuck when trying to change gears. Dealership is aware of problem. Steering wheel does not lock. Consumer feels vibration in steering wheel, gas pedal, passenger door, gear shift, and passenger seat, consumer hears a noise that sounds like it is coming from the rims. Air conditioner switch needed reset. Hood is out of line, drivers side door panel needs replacing and there is a gap at the top of the outside. Engine light is illuminated. Glove box light went out. Upper ball joint was replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #8002974, filed 2002-01Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 5 | 2% |
| 2019 | 24 | 1% |
| 2018 | 3 | 0% |
| 2017 | 12 | 1% |
| 2016 | 17 | 1% |
| 2015 | 29 | 2% |
| 2014 | 22 | 1% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 9 | 2% |
| 1999 | 5 | 1% |
| 1998 | 2 | 1% |
| 1996 | 3 | 1% |
| 1995 | 1 | 0% |
| 1994 | 1 | 0% |
| 1993 | 1 | 0% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 1 | 0% |
| 1990 | 1 | 0% |
| 1989 | 2 | 1% |
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 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Jeep Cherokee
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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