2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 1%of 883 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 47,110miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the tires of the 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 1% of the 883 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 47,110 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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 had a slow leak in my rear tires , so I went to get them plugged. I was told that the rims had rusted through the back tires and punctured the tires. I could not get into a Jeep dealership for two weeks so my mechanic ordered a new rim (Jeep part) and two new tires so that I could drive safely. Jeep refuses to accept responsibility based on the fact that I had my own mechanic replace the tires. I was told that I should have waited two weeks. However, I was not going to risk driving on a faulty rim and tires. …”
NHTSA complaint #10169388, filed 2006-09, 51,000 miles“Dt: contact took vehicle to a dealership to have yearly maintenance done. The dealership told him the tires were dry rotted. Also, the chrome rims were corroded. The plating inside the rims was corroded. He contacted the dealership, they told him they would replace two of the wheels, but he would have to replace the other two at his expense. Updated 12/27/05.”
NHTSA complaint #10143007, filed 2005-11, 43,220 miles“2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Consumer writes in regards to tire recall notice issues. The repair shop they could only replace the recalled tires with b.f. Goodrich tires. The consumer stated he preferred to keep michelin on his vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10576636, filed 2014-04“The consumer had the vehicle in the shop almost 10 times for repairs. The consumer argued that the power steering was out of order and she was unable to steer the vehicle in reverse. The vehicle had experienced other problems such as the drive pinion, heating pads, brake rotors, calipers, pads, power steering pump, the rear shock absorbers and rear sway bar links. The dealer was contacted about the problems no help was offered. …”
NHTSA complaint #10048014, filed 2003-12“The contact owned a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee equipped with Prinx Tires, Tire Line: High Country RT, Tire Size: LT265/65/R16, DOT Number: N/A. The contact stated that, while his son was driving at an undisclosed speed during light snowfall and attempting to reduce speeds, the vehicle lost traction. As a result, the driver lost control of the vehicle and slid off the roadway, only coming to a complete stop after rolling once down an embankment and colliding with a tree. The air bags did not deploy. No warning lights were illuminated. …”
NHTSA complaint #11695009, filed 2025-10Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 1 | 0% |
| 2022 | 1 | 0% |
| 2021 | 1 | 0% |
| 2020 | 1 | 0% |
| 2018 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 | 2 | 0% |
| 2014 | 2 | 0% |
| 2013 | 11 | 1% |
| 2012 | 10 | 1% |
| 2011 | 3 | 0% |
| 2010 | 5 | 4% |
| 2009 | 9 | 7% |
| 2008 | 19 | 3% |
| 2007 | 20 | 2% |
| 2006 | 13 | 1% |
| 2005 | 19 | 1% |
| 2004 | 9 | 1% |
| 2003 | 5 | 1% |
| 2002 | 9 | 1% |
| 2001 | 8 | 1% |
| 2000 | 12 | 1% |
| 1999 | 20 | 1% |
| 1998 | 13 | 1% |
| 1997 | 16 | 2% |
| 1996 | 35 | 4% |
| 1995 | 21 | 3% |
| 1994 | 14 | 2% |
| 1993 | 13 | 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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