2001 Jeep Wrangler Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 8%of 170 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 112,000miles
- 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 Wrangler, 8% of the 170 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 112,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, 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.
“My 2001 Jeep is in real good shape visibly and no rust anywhere I can tell on the body or outside of the frame. However, when pulling the crossmember off that holds the transmission/transfer case to the frame, I noticed a massive amount of rust in the frame. It looks as if the frame came out of a 1920 model car or worse under there. I may attempt to have that section fixed, but I have noticed the boxed frame on the Jeep has no where for water to go once inside of it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10851811, filed 2016-03, 200,000 miles“Frame began rotting out at roughly 100,000 miles. I discovered this while driving down the highway on my commute home from work. While accelerating I felt a sudden power loss. This went on for another roundtrip the following day. Upon returning home the following day I saw something hanging from underneath the vehicle. It was the skid plate, hanging by the passenger's side bolts, supporting the entire weight of the drivetrain. The driveshaft being at that unnatural angle is what caused the loss of power. To think that I had driven 100 miles that way was slightly unsettling. …”
NHTSA complaint #11152472, filed 2018-11, 100,000 miles“Takata recall my vehicle was in motion traveling about 50 MPH when it lost control on a wet road. The car slid across the road, over a small ditch, and head on into a tree. The car bounced from the tree and swiped the drivers side with another tree and finally bouncing back towards the road. The road was slightly curved downhill in a small town. I attempted to use my brakes while out of control but they were ineffective. The weather conditions were thunderstorms on and off, raining in the area of the accident. I believe the airbag is the safety risk. …”
NHTSA complaint #10892672, filed 2016-08, 120,000 miles“Frame is rusting from the inside out. There are spots in the frame where parts are now missing, creating holes and weakening the frame as a whole. There are no adequate drain holes in the frame, from the factory, to allow water to drain from the frame. This has happened over time.”
NHTSA complaint #10839391, filed 2016-03, 140,140 miles“Frame rusted out and transmission was hanging under vehicle. Further inspection and the frame is rotted at rear suspension mounts. Checking on Wrangler forums and many people are having the same frame issues. I'd hate to see what would happen when one of the rear frame pieces lets go while someone is going down the highway.”
NHTSA complaint #10425739, filed 2011-09, 67,000 milesOther or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 25% |
| 2025 | 13 | 18% |
| 2024 | 129 | 17% |
| 2023 | 58 | 16% |
| 2022 | 65 | 16% |
| 2021 | 134 | 14% |
| 2020 | 59 | 10% |
| 2019 | 64 | 9% |
| 2018 | 213 | 12% |
| 2017 | 40 | 13% |
| 2016 | 57 | 12% |
| 2015 | 60 | 13% |
| 2014 | 50 | 8% |
| 2013 | 74 | 11% |
| 2012 | 54 | 6% |
| 2011 | 33 | 7% |
| 2010 | 42 | 6% |
| 2009 | 19 | 5% |
| 2008 | 39 | 4% |
| 2007 | 21 | 4% |
| 2006 | 12 | 2% |
| 2005 | 11 | 2% |
| 2004 | 7 | 4% |
| 2003 | 4 | 4% |
| 2002 | 8 | 7% |
| 2001 | 13 | 8% |
| 2000 | 9 | 4% |
| 1999 | 9 | 4% |
| 1998 | 16 | 6% |
| 1997 | 15 | 4% |
| 1995 | 6 | 3% |
| 1994 | 2 | 1% |
| 1993 | 2 | 2% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1990 | 1 | 1% |
| 1989 | 2 | 3% |
| 1988 | 1 | 2% |
| 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 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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