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2001 Jeep Cherokee
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2001 Jeep Cherokee, covering fuel system, gasoline and child seat, and 227 consumer complaints received since 2000.
The component named most often is service brakes, hydraulic: 186.5 of every 1,000 component mentions for this year, above the 87.2 per 1,000 across all 2001 model-year vehicles and against 122.5 per 1,000 for the Jeep Cherokee line as a whole.
That is about the same as the average of 195.6 complaints per model year across the 41 Jeep Cherokee model years on this register; 25 complaints reported a crash and 12 a fire.
Complaints were received in the largest number in 2002 (51); the most recent in the file is dated 26 Jun 2018.
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation has opened 1 investigation naming this model year.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: This could result in a vehicle fire.
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.
Filed by DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION (manufacturer campaign B06).
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: In the event of a crash, the child seat may not be properly attached increasing the risk of injury to the child.
Remedy: Owners will be provided with an addendum to the owner's manuals.
Filed by DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION (manufacturer campaign 957).
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Component mentions per 1,000 for the 2001 Jeep Cherokee (black) against all 2001 model-year vehicles in the file (yellow). A complaint can name more than one component.
| Per 1,000 component mentions | 2001 | Cherokee line | All 2001 vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 186.5 | 122.5 | 87.2 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 134.6 | 62.3 | 116.8 |
| Suspension | 73.4 | 25.9 | 78.6 |
| Power Train | 73.4 | 200.4 | 93.1 |
| Air Bags | 64.2 | 28.6 | 64.8 |
| Electrical System | 61.2 | 81.6 | 98.8 |
| Component | Mentions | Per 1,000 | Line | All 2001 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 61 | 186.5 | 122.5 | 87.2 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 44 | 134.6 | 62.3 | 116.8 |
| Suspension | 24 | 73.4 | 25.9 | 78.6 |
| Power Train | 24 | 73.4 | 200.4 | 93.1 |
| Air Bags | 21 | 64.2 | 28.6 | 64.8 |
| Electrical System | 20 | 61.2 | 81.6 | 98.8 |
| Seats | 18 | 55 | 12.5 | 13.7 |
| Steering | 16 | 48.9 | 34.8 | 41.4 |
| Equipment | 11 | 33.6 | 9.6 | 19 |
| Exterior Lighting | 10 | 30.6 | 15.3 | 31.3 |
| Visibility | 9 | 27.5 | 16.4 | 35.9 |
| Tires | 9 | 27.5 | 12.2 | 33.1 |
| Structure | 9 | 27.5 | 65.8 | 69.2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 9 | 27.5 | 24.6 | 35.4 |
| Seat Belts | 8 | 24.5 | 20.9 | 18.6 |
| Engine | 7 | 21.4 | 73.6 | 15.9 |
| Unknown or Other | 6 | 18.3 | 45.7 | 19.7 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 15.3 | 61.1 | 44.4 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 3 | 9.2 | 3.6 | 4.4 |
| Wheels | 2 | 6.1 | 6.3 | 12.4 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 2 | 6.1 | 7.4 | 11.8 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | 6.1 | 14.4 | 6.8 |
| Child Seat | 1 | 3.1 | 0.5 | 1 |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 3.1 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 3.1 | 0.1 | 0 |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 3.1 | 1.2 | 2.6 |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 | 3.1 | 1.5 | 0.6 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | 3.1 | 7 | 1 |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 1 | 3.1 | 12.4 | 5 |
227 unique complaints, 327 component mentions; 19 injuries and 0 deaths reported by complainants. Complaint narratives are not republished.
Complaints by year received
Investigations
| Action | Type | Subject | Component | Opened | Closed | Recall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EA12005 | Engineering analysis | Crash Related Fuel Tank Fires | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | 12 Jun 2012 | 14 Nov 2014 | 13V252000 |
Other Jeep Cherokee model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 NHTSA | 0 | 1 | — |
| 1974 | 3 | 0 | 202,647 |
| 1975 | 5 | 0 | 294,195 |
| 1976 | 4 | 0 | 284,388 |
| 1977 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 180,000 |
| 1978 | 2 | 1 | 181,995 |
| 1979 | 2 | 0 | 190,891 |
| 1980 | 3 | 1 | 191,036 |
| 1981 | 2 | 1 | 181,724 |
| 1982 | 2 | 0 | 193,532 |
| 1983 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 180,000 |
| 1984 | 3 | 7 | 51,814 |
| 1985 | 3 | 17 | 4,083 |
| 1986 | 4 | 21 | 28,129 |
| 1987 | 5 | 57 | 33,628 |
| 1988 | 0 | 97 | — |
| 1989 | 3 | 191 | 250,000 |
| 1990 | 5 | 268 | 560,369 |
| 1991 | 5 | 232 | 362,954 |
| 1992 | 1 | 112 | 334,047 |
| 1993 | 3 | 418 | 339,947 |
| 1994 | 5 | 519 | 349,780 |
| 1995 | 6 | 608 | 542,780 |
| 1996 | 6 | 445 | 701,733 |
| 1997 | 4 | 389 | 1,344,107 |
| 1998 | 5 | 396 | 995,434 |
| 1999 | 2 | 362 | 984,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | 368 | 1,115,322 |
| 2001 | 2 | 227 | 2,327,078 |
| 2006 NHTSA | 0 | 17 | — |
| 2014 | 13 | 1,482 | 7,421,524 |
| 2015 | 11 | 959 | 7,263,134 |
| 2016 | 9 | 374 | 5,138,471 |
| 2017 | 6 | 191 | 4,994,349 |
| 2018 | 7 | 71 | 4,963,861 |
| 2019 | 11 | 189 | 424,795 |
| 2020 | 3 | 0 | 386,615 |
| 2021 | 4 | 0 | 81,222 |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 | 73,945 |
| 2023 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 61,711 |
| 2026 | 4 | 0 | 1,502,530 |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All Jeep Cherokee model years · Jeep: 35 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 2001 Jeep Cherokee have?
2 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 02V104000, was reported to NHTSA on 8 Apr 2002 and concerns fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:injectors. Across all model years the Jeep Cherokee line has 93 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2001 Jeep Cherokee?
NHTSA's investigation file lists 1 action naming this model year; the table above shows each action's opening and closing dates. An action with no closing date was still open when the file was produced.
What component do owners of the 2001 Jeep Cherokee complain about most?
Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 61 of 327 component mentions (186.5 per 1,000). Next is engine and engine cooling with 44. Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.