Model year record

2001 Jeep Wrangler

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 235 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 02V075000

Electrical system: ignition: switch

Component
Electrical system: ignition: switch
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
95,000
Reported to NHTSA
2002-03-08
Owners notified
2002-04-08

Defect description

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, WATER AND IMPURITIES CAN ENTER INTO THE IGNITION SWITCH, CAUSING A SHORT CIRCUIT.

Safety risk

THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH WITH A REDESIGNED SWITCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 8, 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
Structure: body2494,000 mi
Electrical system15113,882 mi
Suspension14120,000 mi
Air bags1356,468 mi
Unknown or other12116,000 mi
Power train10134,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine971,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch8125,000 mi
Air bags: frontal725,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline6
Power train: manual transmission67,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood5
Engine and engine cooling579,898 mi
Steering595,000 mi
Structure587,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system542,442 mi
Power train: clutch assembly412,256 mi
Structure: frame and members4129,856 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields492,000 mi
Visibility445,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash357,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline360,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic32,000 mi
Electrical system: horn248,700 mi
Electrical system: wiring210,000 mi
Engine2132,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor2
Equipment242,000 mi
Equipment: other: labels2
Fuel/propulsion system2110,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum2
Tires255,471 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor2105,000 mi
Wheels271,005 mi
Child seat17,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition1
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1
Electronic stability control (ESC)1181,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system185,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1
Exterior lighting: turn signal1
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting154,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch12,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch1
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift1
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal1
Seat belts123,950 mi
Seat belts: front12,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components1
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1
Steering: column155,000 mi
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device152,000 mi
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)1
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1
Structure: body: door1
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments12,000 mi
Suspension: front150,000 mi
Suspension: front: shock absorber1
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar1
Suspension: front: wheel bearing1
Suspension: multiple axle1
Suspension: rear1
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: hanger/bracket136,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1
Visibility/wiper1
Visibility: windshield110,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1

The 2000 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2002 model has about 1.5 times 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.