2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee from North America - Comments

Jeep Gr Cherok Ltd 01 - We have the same seat problem. Drivers seat Metal bracket on left side sheared in half at around 55K miles. Dealer says to replace entire seat and seat tracks... over $1,000. Local shop says rewelding won't hold... not sure if they just don't want the liability. Please let me know if anyone has other idea.

The front driver's seat with broken bracket at the bolt base seem to be a common problem with the 2001 jeep. I too have the same problem I thought that it was a problem with the seat. I was wrong. The bolt base is the concern. The seats are very fragile. After have the car for 10K I complained to the the dealer that it was very uncomfortable and was already starting to sag. The dealer told me that "it was regular wear and tear". I guess the bolt base tearing away is just a part of the package. The car is designed for 100 lb driver, unfortunately my does not drive it anymore, so I'm stuck. I do not want to discuss the brakes other than say it's terrible!!!

I have a 2001 Grand Jeep Cherokee Limited and with only 122,000 miles (not driven hard) the transmission just went out. I complained when I first purchased it to the dealer, but they claimed they couldn't find anything wrong. It would shift hard at times and if you started it and put into gear real fast for a quick take off, it be very slow at engaging into gear. I have also had other various issues (drivers window motor, drivers seat, steering gear box, etc) but this transmission is the worst yet. Especially when I complained about it while it was still under warranty. I probably won't be buying another especially with gas prices what they are today.

I bought a 2000 GGCL, my first purchase of a nice SUV, currently 80k miles.

I've had to replace 3 power window motors, I've done them all myself.

The transmission is shifting hard, almost redlines some times before shifting. A transmission flush did not fix it, I've had seals replaced on the transmission @44k miles.

All the locks at one point have made "clunking" noises, the rear hatch lock has been stuck "locked" for almost a year. My brother's high school basketball coach has the exact same jeep, year and everything and has the exact same window and lock problem.

I have had the same seat problem as mentioned. Also, had transmission problems. Replaced solenoid on transmission twice. Replaced rotors recently. Currently in shop for crankshaft sensor.

So far most items have been just annoying.

My 97 Grand Cherokee has just seen the same seat problem as the later models. I'm reluctant to put in a used seat and bracket because the problem may also exist with the parts. Has anyone found a solution?

I have a 2001 Grand Cherokee Laredo 62,700 miles and was smart enough to pay the extra $1,500 or so for the extended warranty... unfortunately it ran out back in Feb of this year. I started having lots of problems after that. I thought Jeep was a good company, afterall, I had a 1989 boxy Laredo with over 140,000 miles which I traded in for the 2001.

I am having a lot of the same problems with the transmission slipping and have had the driver's side window motor replaced twice (thank god it was still under warranty).

An oil leak appeared at 59000 miles and the dealer gave me a run around and said it was the valve covers and it actually turned out to be a rear seal.

The engine light is constantly on, every time I go to the dealer they give me the excuse that the light is burned out... this has been going on since it was brand new.

Brakes have been a nightmare... of course they are pulsating despite having 2 brake jobs! (1 was a recall)

My husband has a 2001 Toyota 4 Runner. Not one problem at 68,000 miles and has NEVER taken it into the shop. He does his own oil changes.

Sad to say, I'll NEVER buy another Jeep.

I Bought a 2003 grand cherokee laredo used this year, for the entire second month I had it, it was in the shop being worked on. Cost me over $1,000 to have the crank sensor replaced plus wires that had melted from this malfunction. I had to replace the shocks $450 and now the window regulator died and needs replaced $490. Also the brake rotors have been turned down so far that they no longer meet specs and need replaced $500. I have had nothing, but problems with this vehicle.

I had a 1997 Cherokee, traded it in for a 2000 Cherokee Sport, which was traded in for a 2003 Grand Cherokee. All 3 had the same rotor problem. Got them replaced on the GC for $200 - only because I know the manager at the dealer. By the way, they also had to replace the Ball Joints and outer tie rods - at 22,000 miles!!! Just got a class-action mailer for a 'free brake inspection' resulting in some suit about the brake rotors... Then the passenger window motor went - extended warranty covered it with $200 deductible. Now, the driver seat frame has sheared off - at the bend, not the bolt. They just told me it will cost $1,275.00 to 'repair the frame... Between my wife and I, we have purchased four new vehicles from the same dealer (nearly $100,000) since 1997. I told the manager that I didn't care if the owner paid for it out of his pocket - that I have had 20-year-old cars with no floors left that still had the frames intact... I am finding it incredibly hard to believe that a three-year-old, $30,000 vehicle is such a piece of junk. My friend has a 1996 Toyota Tacoma with 180,000 miles on it - never put a cent into it other than brake pads and oil changes... I am definitely getting rid of the Grand Cherokee - never again... the Dodge Nitro looks pretty nice and is much cheaper. Good luck to all -

I have a 2001 Grand cherokee, with the same seat problems.

I put a backing plate on the seat frame a tightend the nut back down, this seamed to work, but it's not a permenent fix.

I too will not buy another jeep product.

I have owned a 1991 Jeep Cherokee, replaced the engine at 70k miles. I leased a 1995 Grand Cherokee for two years, no problems. Leased another Grand Cherokee in 1998, no problems except for tail lights burning out. Leased a Grand Cherokee in 2001, bought the car at the end of the lease (dumb decision). Did not get an extended warranty. It now has almost 70k miles and had to replace the transmission, all the window mechanisms, lots of tailight bulbs. Now the engine picture is on. No more Jeeps for me. As soon as I can, this one goes and I will only have Japanese vehicles.

From a Jeep owner, of 2 Jeeps vehicles, the latest a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo.

I too have the seat problem, developed at 80k miles, all of the sudden. Now when I turn right, my eye hits the driver window.

The rotor problem, ha, seems the brakes need replaced every year, top to bottom, and rotors "always warped". Fixed 5 times in 3 years.

Water pump went out at 70k miles, tie rod broken, and rear axle leaking oil. This despite normal use and never missing oil changes and maintenance.

Passenger lock wont lock. Rear wiper won't actually touch the glass.

$$$1000s of dollar to repair, I can't take it.

Big 3 you do have a problem, and its not health care, its quality. Goodbye. Hello Toyota.

Have 2006 grand cherokee have been having idiot light problems. they all come on speedometer and tachometer and other gages go to zero and there is a noise like when a belt comes off. have been to the local jeep dealer with the problem. They have reprogrammed the computer and it was suppose to take care of the problem.. but guess what its back. any suggestions. I have 17,200 miles on the jeep.

Have 2001 GC Limited (V8). Looking for others with Transmission problems. Mine went out last night and will not shift into third. Has 72k miles. Anyone have any luck with manufacturing covering problem?

I've had a 2000 GC since new (now 124k miles), and it has always had maintenance at or slightly before the schedule. The brakes have been a problem with warping rotors, but the Akebono kit to replace the calipers fixed that. Other than that, the only thing was a fuel pump that went out (I'm sure the dealer suckered me in on that). I just had the cooling fan replaced under the recall, but other than that it's been trouble-free totally. My biggest gripe is the fuel mileage, at 16.4 average, it sucks. My 1993 Mustang gets over 20MPG with an automatic, and it's got way more power. I'd probably buy another Jeep, but they don't make them like this GC and I'd have to swallow looks I don't like.