Seats:front Assembly:seat Heater/cooler
NHTSA campaign 09V117000 · 2009 · reported 04/09/2009
OVERHEATING COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE A FIRE OR INJURY. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Problems & Recalls
Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor — runs 2.3× the fleet median for that category across the 2075 model-years tracked on this site.
883Complaints
10Recalls
80Crashes
15Fires
51Injured
1Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor (13.8% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor complaints here are 2.3× the median for that category across the 2075 model-years tracked on this site.
2 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 4 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor | 122 · 13.8% | Recalled | Recall 06E022000 |
| Seats | 109 · 12.3% | Recalled | Recall 09V117000 |
| Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls | 65 · 7.4% | No official action | — |
| Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System | 61 · 6.9% | No official action | — |
| Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System:fan/motor | 50 · 5.7% | No official action | — |
| Power Train:automatic Transmission:park/neutral Start Interlock Switch | 43 · 4.9% | Investigation closed | EA01017 → recall 02V053000 |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Percentages are the share of the 883 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
Recalls — 10 campaigns
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
NHTSA campaign 06E022000 · 2006 · reported 03/13/2006
LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN LEAD TO A DECREASE IN BRAKE LINE PRESSURE AND AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE, WHICH CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Exterior Lighting
NHTSA campaign 09E012000 · 2009 · reported 04/07/2009
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Exterior Lighting:headlights
NHTSA campaign 06E023000 · 2006 · reported 03/13/2006
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Exterior Lighting:headlights
NHTSA campaign 09E025000 · 2009 · reported 05/11/2009
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Exterior Lighting
NHTSA campaign 06E064000 · 2006 · reported 07/17/2006
LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump
NHTSA campaign 06E011000 · 2006 · reported 02/01/2006
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FUEL LEAK COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Child Seat
NHTSA campaign 00V366000 · 2000 · reported 11/09/2000
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion)
NHTSA campaign 01V007000 · 2001 · reported 01/05/2001
THIS COULD REDUCE STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System:injectors
NHTSA campaign 02V104000 · 2002 · reported 04/08/2002
THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE WILL START TO SHAKE, THE STOPPING DISTANCE HAS INCREASED ALSO. CONTACTED DEALER.”NHTSA complaint 8010722 — filed 05/30/2002 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
“WHEN APPLYING BRAKES AT 30-40 MPH VEHICLE PULSATED, AT HIGHER SPEEDS VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE. DEALER DETERMINED THAT FRONT ROTORS AND CALIPERS NEEDED TO BE…”NHTSA complaint 8010673 — filed 05/29/2002 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
“FRONT BRAKE ROTORS ARE WEARING OUT EXCESSIVELY. DEALER WANTS TO TURN THEM INSTEAD OF REPLACING. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.”NHTSA complaint 8010253 — filed 05/21/2002 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor issues are the most-reported category, cited in 122 of 883 NHTSA complaints (13.8%), followed by seats (109), visibility:power window devices and controls (65), visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system (61). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?
883 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 80 involved a crash, 15 involved a fire, and 51 reported injuries. 1 deaths were reported.
Does the 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee have any recalls?
Yes — 10 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 09V117000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee's reported problems?
2 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.
