2001 Jeep Wrangler Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 12%of 170 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 120,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the suspension of the 2001 Jeep Wrangler, 12% of the 170 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 120,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Frame rusted on both driver and passenger side at brush guard/trans support, and transmission dropped while driving. Bottom of frame under driver/passenger seat were brush guard attaches is completely rusted away and the frame has started to crack up the sides. I would think this would be a crash safety issue. I have never seen a frame completely rust away on a 14 year old car.”
NHTSA complaint #10670534, filed 2015-01, 150,000 miles“I have experienced a terrible wobble in my front tire that makes my vehicle hard to maintain to even keep on the road it is very dangerous and I could not even steer. I cannot believe this vehicle is allowed on the road with this problem and it is only a matter of time before someone is going to be seriously hurt. I hope something gets worked out with the death wobble .”
NHTSA complaint #10434132, filed 2011-11, 95,000 miles“I purchased this vehicle new from a dealer. The vehicle has not been modified in any way. About 2005 it started to shake at highway speed. Did not know what it was and since the vehicle is driven mostly in town it was not noticed very much. Now that the vehicle is driven more it starts to shake uncontrollably at about 50 MPH and then it will stop when slowed down to around 40 MPH. I have taken it to 2 dealers, a mechanic and a tire store. Since starting to try to correct the problem I have had several repairs done. …”
NHTSA complaint #10609443, filed 2014-07, 50,000 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“Skid plate that holds transmission fell from rusted frame. If I was going on freeway at 55 or plus this would have been a very bad situation....looking into frame I see that this is common with wranglers from like 1997 to 2002 and it is a factory defect....you have recalled mazdas, toyotas and other 2000ish vehicles due to rusted frames...these should be recalled and frames replaced before more fatal things happen....I am looking in getting mine replaced...but if I do and then it is recalled do I get Jeep to pay me back for my repairs???”
NHTSA complaint #10682834, filed 2015-02, 134,000 milesSuspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13 | 2% |
| 2023 | 38 | 10% |
| 2022 | 59 | 14% |
| 2021 | 181 | 19% |
| 2020 | 51 | 8% |
| 2019 | 133 | 18% |
| 2018 | 343 | 19% |
| 2017 | 8 | 3% |
| 2016 | 8 | 2% |
| 2015 | 17 | 4% |
| 2014 | 15 | 2% |
| 2013 | 20 | 3% |
| 2012 | 20 | 2% |
| 2011 | 39 | 8% |
| 2010 | 42 | 6% |
| 2009 | 63 | 17% |
| 2008 | 108 | 12% |
| 2007 | 100 | 18% |
| 2006 | 72 | 10% |
| 2005 | 51 | 8% |
| 2004 | 59 | 31% |
| 2003 | 18 | 18% |
| 2002 | 19 | 18% |
| 2001 | 21 | 12% |
| 2000 | 25 | 10% |
| 1999 | 5 | 2% |
| 1998 | 26 | 10% |
| 1997 | 27 | 7% |
| 1995 | 7 | 3% |
| 1994 | 2 | 1% |
| 1993 | 3 | 3% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 2 | 3% |
| 1990 | 3 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2001 Jeep Wrangler
38 complaintsElectrical system
37 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
23 complaintsEngine cooling
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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