Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee
NHTSA data on file today
The 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 10 NHTSA recall campaigns and 883 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #09E025000 FMVSS 108/REPLACEMENT HEADLAMPS/AMBER REFLECTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V117000 FRONT SEAT ELECTRIC HEATER ELEMENT OVERHEATS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E012000 FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET COMBINATION LAMPS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E064000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E022000 BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDER NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E023000 FMVSS 108/HEADLAMP/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E011000 AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMPS/LEAKS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #02V104000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/DEBRIS IN MANIFOLD NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V007000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V366000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FMVSS 225/CHILD SEAT ANCHOR NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Visibility 244 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 195 complaints
- Seats 131 complaints
- Power Train 102 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 53 complaints
- Electrical System 41 complaints
Of the 883 complaints on file, 80 report a crash and 15 a fire; across all 883 complaints, owners report 51 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee has a substantial number of owner complaints (883) and 10 NHTSA recalls, indicating numerous potential reliability issues. Common complaints relate to visibility, brakes, and seats, raising concerns about safety and quality. The data suggests a need for repairs in various areas, though the exact prevalence is unclear due to the limited scope of complaint specifics.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window regulators | 70,000–100,000 miles | $150–$350 | common |
| Brake system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $200–$800 | common |
| Seat heaters | Unknown | $150–$400 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad replacement
- Coolant flush and refill
- Air filter replacement
- Transmission fluid service
- Spark plug replacement
- Tire rotation and balance
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unresponsive brakes
- Window operation issues
- Overheating seat heaters
- Steering difficulty
- Check engine light
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.