Model year record

2001 Jeep Cherokee

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 329 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 02V104000

Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
1,115,322
Reported to NHTSA
2002-04-08
Owners notified
2002-05-13

Defect description

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4.0L ENGINE ONLY, THE DESIGN OF THE INTAKE AND EXHAUST MANIFOLDS COULD ALLOW DEBRIS TO ACCUMULATE AT THE #3 CYLINDER LOCATION.

Safety risk

THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A MANIFOLD SHIELD TO MODIFY THE AIR FLOW CHARACTERISTICS AND TO PREVENT THE ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS IN THE AREA OF THE #3 CYLINDER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 13, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V366000

Child seat

Component
Child seat
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
1,211,756
Reported to NHTSA
2000-11-09
Owners notified
2000-11-12

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." SOME OF THE OWNER'S MANUALS FOR THESE VEHICLES ARE MISSING INSTRUCTIONS THAT PROVIDE A STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURE, INCLUDING DIAGRAMS, FOR PROPERLY ATTACHING A CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM'S TETHER STRAP TO THE TETHER ANCHORAGE.

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.

Manufacturer remedy

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADDENDUM TO THE OWNER'S MANUALS.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor3219,800 mi
Seats1890,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline17
Suspension1258,000 mi
Air bags1135,000 mi
Electrical system9138,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling960,800 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine878,585 mi
Exterior lighting870,673 mi
Power train: automatic transmission845,000 mi
Suspension: front834,975 mi
Air bags: frontal794,000 mi
Engine7117,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc730,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic618,200 mi
Steering6107,000 mi
Structure622,000 mi
Tires611,400 mi
Unknown or other664,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner52,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip5
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar5
Visibility: power window devices and controls551,661 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe458,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline4131,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery4
Power train4
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch4
Power train: driveline: differential unit421,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components4
Vehicle speed control4
Electrical system: horn340,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system358,000 mi
Equipment323,500 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly323,500 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor3100 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module221,900 mi
Electrical system: wiring270,673 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system220,000 mi
Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack2
Exterior lighting: headlights250,500 mi
Fuel/propulsion system2116,000 mi
Seat belts: rear/other2100 mi
Service brakes, air221,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper29,012 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads23,000 mi
Tires: sidewall2
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system2
Air bags: side/window1
Back over prevention: warnings: external/pedestrian alert140,000 mi
Child seat: tether: strap/webbing1
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel150,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1
Electrical system: ignition1
Electrical system: ignition: module1
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash19,012 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)1154,000 mi
Electronic stability control: automatic (ASC)194,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan1
Equipment adaptive/mobility1150,000 mi
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift1
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system1
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1
Interior lighting140,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages1152,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)1
Power train: clutch assembly1
Power train: driveline1
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)1
Seat belts1
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor126,521 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum130,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1
Steering: column16,000 mi
Steering: gear box: shaft sector1
Steering: hydraulic power assist: power steering fluid1
Steering: linkages: drag: link: connection1
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly1
Structure: body1
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate1
Structure: body: tailgate1110,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm1
Suspension: front: control arm: upper arm1
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint1
Suspension: rear142,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt1
Vehicle speed control: cruise control137,023 mi
Visibility/wiper1
Visibility: glass, side/rear1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1
Wheels: rim1

The 2000 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.