2001 Jeep Wrangler Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 170 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 23,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the brakes of the 2001 Jeep Wrangler, 3% of the 170 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 23,500 miles. 2 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 believe the Jeep Wrangler built by daimler chrysler has safety defects that constitute a series of safety hazards. 1. Automatic transmission shifts and engine RPM accelerating on breaking. On several occasions my Jeep engine rpms raced and the vehicle leaped forward while breaking and coming to a stop. Since the problem does not happen with regularity the dealerships can find nothing wrong. 2. Front seat belts. The front seat belts do not retract smoothly, quickly and without getting caught in the door locking mechanism. 3. Full size doors. …”
NHTSA complaint #10135068, filed 2005-09, 2,000 miles“2001 Jeep Wrangler has corrosion in the electrical box, air bag is corroded, problems with the wheel bearings and oil leak. On the day of purchasing the vehicle there was a brake problem. There was a leak behind the passenger seat which caused the corrosion.”
NHTSA complaint #10119219, filed 2004-11“Rear brakes are disabled, causing vehicle not to stop properly. Consumer adds vehicle will not stop in icy conditions unless in 4wd. In 2wd the front brakes lock up while the rear brakes are pushing vehicle. Dealer contacted but could not repair until chrysler redesigned the brake lines.”
NHTSA complaint #8007545, filed 2002-04“Rear brakes failed to operate when applied. Dealer was notified. The consumer attempted to back down a dirt incline. When the brakes were engaged, the front brakes had locked up and the rear brakes did nothing, this caused the vehicle to slide backwards. This happened in the second incident as well. The vehicle was purchased with the rear axle-dana 44/226 mm. The vehicle cannot be used for its purpose. Right rear axle seal leaked grease onto the right rear of the differenital, dealer found bearing faulty and replaced the bearing and seal.”
NHTSA complaint #8014588, filed 2002-07Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 17% |
| 2025 | 2 | 3% |
| 2024 | 21 | 3% |
| 2023 | 7 | 2% |
| 2022 | 14 | 3% |
| 2021 | 27 | 3% |
| 2020 | 13 | 2% |
| 2019 | 32 | 4% |
| 2018 | 68 | 4% |
| 2017 | 78 | 25% |
| 2016 | 137 | 30% |
| 2015 | 136 | 28% |
| 2014 | 75 | 11% |
| 2013 | 67 | 10% |
| 2012 | 52 | 6% |
| 2011 | 30 | 6% |
| 2010 | 41 | 6% |
| 2009 | 14 | 4% |
| 2008 | 52 | 6% |
| 2007 | 41 | 7% |
| 2006 | 23 | 3% |
| 2005 | 13 | 2% |
| 2004 | 18 | 9% |
| 2003 | 10 | 10% |
| 2002 | 7 | 6% |
| 2001 | 5 | 3% |
| 2000 | 14 | 6% |
| 1999 | 14 | 7% |
| 1998 | 19 | 7% |
| 1997 | 27 | 7% |
| 1995 | 70 | 35% |
| 1994 | 29 | 19% |
| 1993 | 20 | 19% |
| 1992 | 12 | 16% |
| 1991 | 20 | 26% |
| 1990 | 28 | 35% |
| 1989 | 12 | 19% |
| 1988 | 9 | 18% |
| 1987 | 2 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2001 Jeep Wrangler
38 complaintsElectrical system
37 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
23 complaintsEngine cooling
21 complaintsSuspension
21 complaintsAir bags
20 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsEngine
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Jeep Wrangler
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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