Known Recalls

Model year record

2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 1,131 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 09V117000

Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler

Component
Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER LLC
Vehicles affected
103,409
Reported to NHTSA
2009-04-09
Owners notified
2009-11-23

Defect description

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 103,409 MY 2001-2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE VEHICLES WITH HEATED SEATS AND WITH CHRYSLER RECALL NO. 06V-197 COMPLETED (03-04 MY) OR SEAT HEATER ELEMENTS SERVICE REPLACEMENT (01-02 MY). THE FRONT SEAT ELECTRIC HEATER ELEMENTS COULD OVERHEAT.

Safety risk

OVERHEATING COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE A FIRE OR INJURY.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SEAT HEATER ELEMENTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 23, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

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 01V007000

Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)

Component
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
636
Reported to NHTSA
2001-01-05
Owners notified
2000-12-26

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. AN INTERNAL NUT IN THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY COULD LOOSEN AND CAUSE THE STEERING GEAR TO LOCK UP.

Safety risk

THIS COULD REDUCE STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 27, 2000. 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: rotor12218,700 mi
Seats110101,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls6559,900 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system6178,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor5069,300 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch43—
Visibility4089,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission3657,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic2842,500 mi
Vehicle speed control2865,000 mi
Electrical system2755,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core2370,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system20132,000 mi
Engine19115,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1950,020 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1946,500 mi
Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler1861,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1612,900 mi
Suspension16133,000 mi
Steering15112,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling1485,000 mi
Equipment1450,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1485,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1412,000 mi
Air bags13153,000 mi
Air bags: frontal1250,020 mi
Unknown or other1273,000 mi
Exterior lighting1170,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan1076,000 mi
Tires1043,220 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system979,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine930,000 mi
Power train9133,000 mi
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)952,000 mi
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor825,010 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline744,000 mi
Suspension: front756,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: windshield: electrical heating element775,000 mi
Structure: body6103,000 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights540,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights538,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components5—
Structure552,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring450,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump435,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift437,498 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit411,226 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections410,000 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator324,000 mi
Exterior lighting: tail lights3—
Fuel system, gasoline3105,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages3100,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly346,500 mi
Seat belts324,658 mi
Seats: front assembly: recliner330,000 mi
Service brakes3124,000 mi
Steering: column35,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal363,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control336,344 mi
Wheels: rim343,220 mi
Electrical system: ignition2155,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers2—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash225,000 mi
Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack2—
Exterior lighting: back up lights240,000 mi
Interior lighting210,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings249,150 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages2—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar2—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system2—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump2—
Visibility/wiper2—
Visibility: glass, side/rear269,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior252,000 mi
Visibility: windshield262,000 mi
Wheels29,900 mi
Air bags: side/window160,000 mi
Child seat1—
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel118,000 mi
Electrical system: horn1117,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly155,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1105,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control124,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1—
Equipment adaptive/mobility162,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1117,000 mi
Equipment: other: labels1—
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: LPG systems: water heater1105,000 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch1140,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal1—
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings145,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors125,890 mi
Fuel system, other1105,000 mi
Fuel system, other: delivery: fuel pump134,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock1—
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable140,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter183,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal138,843 mi
Power train: axle hubs1—
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint1—
Power train: driveline: driveshaft1—
Power train: manual transmission1—
Power train: manual transmission: floor shift assembly167,390 mi
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)1—
Seat belts: front: anchorage1—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1—
Seat belts: front: retractor126,216 mi
Seat belts: front: webbing1—
Seats: front assembly: power adjust1—
Service brakes, air: antilock112,000 mi
Service brakes, electric1111,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: drum112,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder142,596 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist145,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion1—
Structure: body: door1—
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments165,407 mi
Structure: body: hood: hinge and attachments1—
Structure: frame and members19,900 mi
Suspension: rear1—
Trailer hitches1—
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer154,000 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1—

The 2000 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2002 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.