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2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 95 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Brakes
248
Visibility
227
Seats
132
Powertrain
105
Engine
95
Steering
53
Other
44
Electrical
43
Airbags
41
Suspension
36
Speed Control
26
Lights
21
Fuel System
19
Structure
15
Tires
13
Seat Belts
13

95

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jul 19, 2022ENGINEThe contact owns a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed...
Feb 8, 2022ENGINEThe contact owns a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an ind...
Jan 18, 2019ENGINETHE CAR COOLANT FINISHED
Jan 5, 2017ENGINEAS WITH MANY OTHER JEEP OWNERS WITH THE 4.0 ENGINE (HUNDREDS THAT I HAVE SEEN) MY 2001 JEEP CHEROKEE...
Dec 16, 2016ENGINEIN THE 2000 AND 2001 CHEROKEES WITH THE 4.0 ENGINE HEAD CASTING 0331 CHRYSLER KNEW ABOUT THE CYLINDE...
Feb 25, 2016ENGINEI TOOK MY VEHICLE INTO LARSON JEEP DODGE IN PUYALLUP, WA TO HAVE TWO RECALLS PREFORMED. ONE OF THE O...
Jul 22, 2015ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE T...
Aug 8, 2014ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 JEEP CHEROKEE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS POWERED OFF AND RESTARTED WITHIN FIV...
Jul 21, 2014ENGINEAFTER LOOSING COOLANT AT ABOUT A 1/2 PER WEEK, FINALLY DECIDED TO PULL THE HEAD AND CHECK TO SEE IF ...
Sep 9, 2013ENGINECAR WILL NOT START ON THE FIRST TRY, AND WHEN I DID GET IT RUNNING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON. TO...
Jan 31, 2013ENGINESLOWLY LOOSING ANTIFREEZE, ANTIFREEZE MIXED WITH OIL. FOUND TO BE CRACKED HEAD, APPARENTLY A COMMON...
Oct 25, 2012ENGINESTARTED NOTICING LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE AND THEN COOLANT. THE ENGINE CONTINUES TO RUN FINE BUT HAS GOT...
Sep 26, 2012ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT, THE CONTACT NOTICED ...
Aug 19, 2012ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLIN...
May 17, 2012ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGMY DAUGHTER CALLED BECAUSE OF A NOISE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. I WENT TO HER WORK, RAISED THE HOOD...
Nov 1, 2011ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAN RELAY MODULE FAILED...
Aug 1, 2011ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL AT...
Jul 5, 2011ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH THE VEHICLE SUDD...
May 22, 2011ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGCAR STARTED TO RUN REALLY BAD THEN WHEN I TRIED TO CRANK IT BACKUP IT RAN FOR A FEW MINUTES AND DIED...
May 1, 2011ENGINECOMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SUDDENLY LOOSE ALL POWER. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION,...

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