2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo from North America - Comments

I bought mine new in 2001, and have had problems from the beginning. It seems that all of us have had the same problems.

Brake/rotor vibration problems almost from the beginning. Replaced twice. When I took my car into the dealership, they replaced it the first time with no questions asked. They talked as if this was an issue with almost everyone. Actually, the guy who first looked at them told me privately that Jeep was fighting a recall due to this issue. Since there never was a recall, I guess Jeep won.

Both front window regulators (window cable) snapped and had to be replaced. When I saw the damaged regulators, I noticed that they were very flimsy to begin with. Jeep isn't even trying with these.

The front hood hydraulic props had to be replaced twice. The mechanic (Jeep dealership) admitted to me that this was a very common problem.

Several lights on the inside (AC, etc.) have gone out. Due to the way the car is designed, I was told that just replacing those tiny bulbs would entail major work and would cost hundreds of dollars. I never replaced them.

A few months after I bought the car, it completely died on my at a stop light. Had it towed and fixed (warranty). I don't remember what the problem was (8 years ago), but I thought it was a bad omen that my 2-month old car would die like that.

I've had numerous other small problems, too.

This is my first American car. I know it's unfair, but I will never buy an American car again.

2001 I6 4.0L JGC; bought used June of 2005. It was my dream vehicle.

Since then, I have: replaced rotors and pads (and they need it again -- starting to shake), water pump, one window regulator (and one has been held up with suction cups for 2 years 'cause I didn't want to put in any more $ than I had to), two radiator fan relays (one last night), bad ball joint, chunk out of serpentine belt (thought I was going to have to replace the engine until we found the problem!), one radiator (two weeks ago), and now I have two cylinders mis-firing, so new plugs this weekend.

I still love driving it, and have 155K+; just have to make it last another 75-100K before I can replace it...

I am an A.S.E. certified auto tech. that has recently acquired a 2001 JGC. Customer decided not to repair the vehicle and left it here due to lack of funds. Before doing any research on the numerous problems (it came in for no shift from first to second), I replaced the governor pressure sensor and governer solenoid, now the tranny shifts fine. Going to replace warped rotors with Brembo components. Already replaced right front caliper (locked up) and no seat issues so far. BUT now I am searching for electrical draw. As far as no starts but cranks fine, jump to the crank position sensor. They are notorious about going bad.