Faults:

At about 24,000 miles my completed upgraded sound system went out (in dash CD, rear 10 CD player, speakers etc) and was replaced by the dealer.

My battery also went out post warranty and cost $162.00 to replace.

Very shortly after my 3 year warranty expired the driver's power window went out ($550.00 paid by me).

At about 29,000 miles my brake system went out and had to be redone ($650.00 out of my pocket). My three year warranty had expired.

A few months later, the passenger power window in the front went out ($580.00 out of my pocket).

My OBD warning light has been on for the last few weeks and there is nothing wrong with the car.

Lastly, as mentioned by many others, my left tail light has also gone out. There is nothing in the manual on how to replace it. You have to pay for a separate manual to get instruction as to where the bulb goes.

General Comments:

I love the size and handling of the car and it's extremely comfortable to drive.

Cargo space is great.

It's a shame with all the positive points that it is so expensive to maintain. Jeep should manufacture a more reliable auto or be held responsible for some of the malfunctions that should only occur in a much older car. Like the power windows, brakes etc. My car was only 3 or 4 years old when major repairs had to be made.

General Comments:

I am contemplating purchasing a used Jeep. I have learned so much from all the comments. I know to watch out for the brakes, don't use the remote door locks, keep it service by a competent non-dealer Jeep mechanic, and to buy the in line 6,2WD OR 2X4WD. Seems like a lot, but after comparing it to replacing the transmission in a RX300 Lexus (4-5K),I am still willing to roll the dice and buy used. I will not be fooled by the Jeeps beautiful looks and will be careful to check my Jeep out thoroughly.

I had a dealer inspect one today ($89) that I was considering and ran a car fax check. After driving it and getting the results of the inspection (needed rear end work and DOOR LOCKS:) ),I knew that it would be a problem Jeep. I am still looking and reading. Thanks so much. I may look at the pathfinder, but the straight 6 is hard to beat.

If there are after factory upgrades you that any of you know of, please let me know. I want to be a happy face Jeeper.

Faults:

Brake lights don't work, but rear nighttime lights do work..any ideas, I was having problems with one brake light not working now none of them work.

Faults:

I have the same truck, 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee & have been told that I too need to have the transmission valve body replaced. I had the vehicle in the same dealer 2 weeks ago describing the same symptoms to which they changed a gas cap, two vacuum hoses costing me $250 but failed to see any other problems and now they've found this. I just turned 36,200 mile mark. It's been two weeks now since the part has been on order. They told me not to drive because I can do more damage. Here we are two weeks later they tell me that Detroit can't give them an ETA on this part because of high demand.

IT'S A LEMON...

General Comments:

Its a great vehicle besides these issues however I'm still thinking TRADE.

Faults:

At 145,000 miles, I replaced the water pump, radiator hoses, heater hoses, and thermostat. I also replaced the shock absorbers. This was the first major work I have performed.

Also disc brake pads and tires have been replaced during the life of the vehicle -- through normal, expected wear.

General Comments:

This vehicle has been one of the most reliable I have ever owned. In fact, I was so impressed with the 2001 Jeep that I bought another one -- a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo. This vehicle, too, has proved utterly reliable and serves faithfully as our family's "spare" vehicle. I do all my own servicing and work on the Jeeps and find them extremely straightforward to maintain. I am a "stickler" for engine oil and filter changes every 3,000 miles, along with all the other service requirements laid down by the manufacturer. My thinking here is if they made the product, they must surely know when it needs attention!