2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo from North America - Comments

Front Brake Pads Replaced x 4.

Front Rotors Resurfaced x 2.

Front Rotors Replaced (Had one replaced at 40K, then both at 61k)

Front driver's side window regulator.

Transfer case output seal x 2 (38k & 62k)

Transmission governor x 2 (45k & 62k)

Steering Wheel replaced due to peeling (35k)

Shocks leaking 35k (didn't bother me much, but seemed a little soon; wrote it off as wear and tear and bad roads).

Fuel pump seal replaced due to hard starting issue from pressure loss - known TSB (35k)

A/C leak (32k)

Evaporator Core Replaced (62k)

Lots of problems with the check engine light and code P0456 (I even have it memorized). This is due to small evaporative leaks in the emission system & at the charcoal canister, bad fuel caps (have replaced the fuel cap twice) and erroneous illumination of the check engine light due to a PCM fault. (30k - 62k)

Oil pressure needle randomly jumps all the way to the right here and there - still haven't pinpointed why. (last 20k or so)

Both hood and tailgate struts all had to be replaced (58k)

Intermittent illumination of ABS light while driving (hasn't happened in 5k; dealer was unable to diagnose any problem)

Driver's side power seat bracket broken (where the hollow metal tube connects to bracket). Searching for this is how I got to this site and my plan was to also insert a metal dowel across as a previous poster did until I replace the bracket.

Coolant temperature sensor would periodically throw a code and cause the temp gauge to drop and the check engine to illuminate. Only happened when wet and replaced at 62k.

I bought this Jeep certified used in November 2003 in Dorchester, MA. It was my second Jeep Grand Cherokee purchase, the first being a 1996 Grand Cherokee Laredo.

This Jeep was fully loaded for being a Laredo. It was in excellent shape when purchased.

I traded in my old Grand Cherokee for this one. I loved the looks. I still like the Jeep, but I feel that it has had a lot of annoying problems in the 41,000 miles that I have had it. I would expect some problems, but it seems to be the same ones that everyone has. Although full maintenance was performed when purchased, I redid all maintenance and combed over everything to make sure. Since then, all has been kept up with (close to the B schedule as I did alternate between city driving in Boston, MA and driving in SW FL where it is hot & humid).

I will not be purchasing another Grand Cherokee mostly (80%) due to the looks of the redesign. I waited to see if it would grow on me, but it has been quite some time and it has not. The other 20% is a combination of treatment from "Five-Star dealerships," quality of parts used and resale value.

I have had my jeep for 2 years and have had to replace the power steering pump 5 times, the hose running into it 3 times and the resivoir 3 times. Funny thing is, even the dealer I bought it off of can't find my VIN number. Plus under the hood looks NOTHING like what a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee should look like, all the parts look like they have been rearranged.

I am thinking about buying a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo v6 4X4, but I hear a lot of complaining about brake and transmission problems. I have family members that own Jeeps and they said that they've never had big issues with them. Just a few brakes and front bushing and that was it. So, I don't know why people are complaining so much, and I think that brake problems are normal for every car. Brakes going bad at about 10,000 miles means that your driving a lot in the city, which is a lot of wear and tear for any type of vehicle. IT'S NOT JEEPS FAULT, IT'S YOURS!!! Does anyone know whether I should get a Jeep, or will it just be a big mistake?

Just curious if the previous poster bought a Jeep or not. I am at a toss up between a Cherokee Sport or a Grand... either way I am getting a jeep and it will be my first So I can say "It's a jeep thing"! I LOVE JEEPS (TANKS)

Basically a Jeep is a great American SUV for the price. Keep in mind the facts, Consumer Reports says they have all sorts of problems, their engine is strong, though the drive system not. This is reported problems for 2001. The brakes are going to go bad more frequently than a Toyota 4 Runner. That's why resale value drops so quickly compared to a Toyota. They put more money in research than most car companies, so they get a better vehicle with longer lasting parts that lasts longer and holds its value better.

Also a new Jeep Grand Cherokee costs 31,000, but if you qualify for rebates you can get them as low as 22-24,000. A 4 runner costs 32,000 for a 4x4. You're lucky if you get 1000 bucks off.

Basically you get what you pay for. If you beat on any they won't last. I shop for cars for people and test drive with them. I've driven almost everything except exotics. I have nothing against either; it's do you want to pay the money up front or over time. You will put more money into a Jeep, but new or used you get them thousands less.