Model year
2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee
NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 883 complaints for the 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR (121), SEATS (109), VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS (65). NHTSA lists 4 investigations. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 15–16 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $4,200–$4,450, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 1,447 complaints
- 2001 883 complaints
- 2002 1,476 complaints
- 2003 762 complaints
- 2004 1,295 complaints
- 2005 2,051 complaints
- 2006 1,280 complaints
- 2007 1,109 complaints
- 2008 734 complaints
- 2009 138 complaints
- 2010 118 complaints
- 2011 1,641 complaints
- 2012 1,644 complaints
- 2013 805 complaints
- 2014 2,383 complaints
- 2015 1,367 complaints
- 2016 311 complaints
- 2017 364 complaints
- 2018 855 complaints
- 2019 370 complaints
- 2020 241 complaints
- 2021 409 complaints
- 2022 265 complaints
- 2023 402 complaints
- 2024 249 complaints
- 2025 80 complaints
- 2026 27 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Recalls
09V117000 · Apr 9, 2009
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
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.
02V104000 · Apr 8, 2002
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
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.
01V007000 · Jan 5, 2001
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. AN INTERNAL NUT IN THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY COULD LOOSEN AND CAUSE THE STEERING GEAR TO LOCK UP.
00V366000 · Nov 9, 2000
CHILD SEAT
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…
Complaints
883 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 80, fire flag on 15, injury field 51, deaths field 1. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA01017 | ROLL-AWAY IN REVERSE WHEN PARKED · POWER TRAIN | Nov 1, 2001 | Dec 18, 2002 |
| DP09005 | Fuel Storage System Crash Related Fires · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE; FUEL SYSTEM,… | Nov 6, 2009 | Aug 23, 2010 |
| PE10031 | Crash Related Fuel Tank Fires · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE; FUEL SYSTEM,… | Aug 23, 2010 | Jun 14, 2012 |
| EA12005 | Crash Related Fuel Tank Fires · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE; FUEL SYSTEM,… | Jun 12, 2012 | Nov 14, 2014 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Cherokee 2WD · 4L · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 20 | 16 | — | — | $4,200 |
| Grand Cherokee 2WD · 4.7L · Automatic 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 13 | 19 | 15 | — | — | $4,450 |
| Grand Cherokee 4WD · 4L · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 19 | 16 | — | — | $4,200 |
| Grand Cherokee 4WD · 4.7L · Automatic 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 13 | 18 | 15 | — | — | $4,450 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.