2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 1%of 883 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 73,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 1% of the 883 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 73,000 miles.
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.
“1. I'll be driving and the Jeep would just cut off on it's own. 2. After driving for awhile the Jeep will take up to 15 minutes to start. 3. The driver side brake light keep blowing, I have to changed them change the bulb about every 3 days.”
NHTSA complaint #10724399, filed 2015-06, 100,000 miles“We purchased a 2001 Grand Cherokee limited from a local dealership with 50,000 miles in may of 2005. No heat from both passenger or drivers side vents. Blend door hinges separated and inop. Recirculation door also inoperable vehicle had 53,500 miles at this time. Drivers seat heater failed at 65,000 miles. Pcm failed at 75,000 miles and this was the only repair covered under warranty. The Jeep now has 81,000 miles and we have had vibration and pedal pulsation from the front brakes three times since we purchased the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10183582, filed 2007-02, 53,500 miles“The casing holding the gas tank up in a safe manner has deteriated to a point that the fuel tank is now in danger of scraping the pavement while moving.”
NHTSA complaint #11221796, filed 2019-06, 184,000 miles“Air only blows one speed only at constant speed when accelerating and cuts off when braking. The air only blows hot air and the temp can not be changed. The air/heat started to not work correctly on the passenger side first then reached the drivers side. There is loud creaking noises coming from the dash when the unit is turned on or when the car is cut off. It can even be heard outside of the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10176204, filed 2006-12, 73,000 miles“What is going with the recall. Had an appointment to take mine Jeep in in sept. When I got there they did not have the hitch to go on the bumper. I haven't heard from them. And I did not get my 100.00 gift card. I did take it in for the inspection and the letter I got said I would get it then.”
NHTSA complaint #10788421, filed 2015-11Related service bulletins
- 11022026Aug 15, 2025Verify Reman part number availability. Order the "R" part number for all orders: Warranty, Mopar, customer pay and service contract. Order "68" part number for New unsold units…
- 10148556Sep 1, 2015The aftermarket trailer hitch on about 1,443,000 of the above vehicles may adversely affect the rear structure performance during certain low speed rear collisions. Vehicles…
- 10220410Jun 20, 2013Chrysler intends to inspect and, if necessary, replace aftermarket trailer hitches to ensure that any sharp edges or other puncture risks from the aftermarket mounting hardware…
- 10189178Jun 20, 2013Chrysler intends to inspect and, if necessary, replace aftermarket trailer hitches to ensure that any sharp edges or other puncture risks from the aftermarket mounting hardware…
- 10136887Jun 20, 2013New CSN Advanced Communication ? N47062013 Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) announced a Customer Satisfaction Notification (CSN) on 1999 through 2004 Jeep® Grand Cherokee vehicles…
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 9% |
| 2025 | 16 | 20% |
| 2024 | 32 | 13% |
| 2023 | 67 | 16% |
| 2022 | 39 | 15% |
| 2021 | 57 | 14% |
| 2020 | 64 | 27% |
| 2019 | 77 | 21% |
| 2018 | 271 | 32% |
| 2017 | 77 | 21% |
| 2016 | 31 | 10% |
| 2015 | 193 | 14% |
| 2014 | 275 | 12% |
| 2013 | 60 | 7% |
| 2012 | 121 | 7% |
| 2011 | 136 | 8% |
| 2010 | 14 | 12% |
| 2009 | 10 | 7% |
| 2008 | 35 | 5% |
| 2007 | 39 | 4% |
| 2006 | 78 | 6% |
| 2005 | 137 | 7% |
| 2004 | 36 | 3% |
| 2003 | 13 | 2% |
| 2002 | 35 | 2% |
| 2001 | 13 | 1% |
| 2000 | 27 | 2% |
| 1999 | 36 | 2% |
| 1998 | 22 | 2% |
| 1997 | 30 | 3% |
| 1996 | 30 | 3% |
| 1995 | 16 | 2% |
| 1994 | 13 | 2% |
| 1993 | 9 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee
245 complaintsBrakes
208 complaintsSeats
131 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
102 complaintsEngine cooling
53 complaintsElectrical system
42 complaintsSteering
37 complaintsEquipment
33 complaintsVehicle speed control
32 complaintsFuel system
31 complaintsAir bags
26 complaintsExterior lighting
26 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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