2001 Jeep Wrangler Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 37about this part
- Share
- 22%of 170 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 105,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 37 complaints about the electrical system of the 2001 Jeep Wrangler, 22% of the 170 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 105,000 miles. 13 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving with the air conditioner on when I smelled burning plastic, then smoke came out of the air vents. I pulled over and turned off the air conditioner and got out of the vehicle. After about 15 min the smell dissipated and I continued on without the air conditioning. Later I removed the covers and found that there had been a fire in the plug that goes to the blower motor resistor”
NHTSA complaint #11019377, filed 2017-08, 117,803 miles“The blower motor switch ground, connected to the mode selector has melted in my Jeep. This is the second time this has happened. Back in july 2013 the connection to the mode selector melted. I replaced the HVAC AC A/C & heater control with blower motor switch only to have it melt again one year later.”
NHTSA complaint #10619104, filed 2014-08, 105,000 miles“I left my top off of my Jeep Wrangler and it rained hard into the night and next morning. I heard the horn going off randomly so I ran outside and the drivers side dash and steering column were engulfed in flames. I quickly opened the hood, disconnected the battery and then put out the fire with the hose. The whole steering column and surrounding dash and wiring harness are completely melted. The incident happened while the Jeep was parked in the driveway”
NHTSA complaint #10911086, filed 2016-10, 200,000 miles“This is one more consumer complaint regarding the heater/fan/blower wiring design failure for the 2001 model of the Jeep Wrangler. I understand that this continues to occur in other tj model years as well so I think it is a systemic design problem that if not corrected by the manufacturer will eventually cause a serious injury or death. …”
NHTSA complaint #10364281, filed 2010-11, 42,442 miles“Jeep Wrangler sport, 4.0l was purchased as subsequent owner in 2003(?) in san juan, puerto rico. The problem appeared in maybe 2008 after moving to panama city (panam). An airbag warning light was observed, intermittently, when first starting. Usually a second attempt was successful. Grupo q chrysler Jeep replaced the ignition switch, at my expense. I was unaware that chrysler daimler had recalled these vehicles for ignition switch problems in 2003/04, I think. My research revealed that GM/AC-delco was oeming these switches to chrysler-daimler, and maybe others. …”
NHTSA complaint #10633239, filed 2014-09, 16,000 milesRelated recalls
- 02V075000Mar 8, 2002On certain sport utility vehicles, water and impurities can enter into the ignition switch, causing a short circuit.Covers: Jeep Wrangler 2001–2002
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 25% |
| 2025 | 39 | 53% |
| 2024 | 421 | 56% |
| 2023 | 198 | 53% |
| 2022 | 173 | 42% |
| 2021 | 308 | 32% |
| 2020 | 183 | 30% |
| 2019 | 151 | 20% |
| 2018 | 268 | 15% |
| 2017 | 45 | 14% |
| 2016 | 57 | 12% |
| 2015 | 81 | 17% |
| 2014 | 82 | 12% |
| 2013 | 103 | 16% |
| 2012 | 148 | 18% |
| 2011 | 83 | 17% |
| 2010 | 86 | 13% |
| 2009 | 35 | 9% |
| 2008 | 178 | 20% |
| 2007 | 82 | 15% |
| 2006 | 26 | 4% |
| 2005 | 20 | 3% |
| 2004 | 12 | 6% |
| 2003 | 9 | 9% |
| 2002 | 7 | 6% |
| 2001 | 37 | 22% |
| 2000 | 23 | 9% |
| 1999 | 53 | 25% |
| 1998 | 58 | 22% |
| 1997 | 14 | 3% |
| 1995 | 13 | 6% |
| 1994 | 4 | 3% |
| 1993 | 6 | 6% |
| 1992 | 6 | 8% |
| 1991 | 7 | 9% |
| 1990 | 4 | 5% |
| 1989 | 7 | 11% |
| 1988 | 4 | 8% |
| 1987 | 4 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2001 Jeep Wrangler
38 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 complaintsBrakes
5 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology