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Here is the deal on the oil pressure being high. I quickly shut off the engine and turned the key back on. Guess what. The gauge started dropping, then pinned again. So there isn`t actually high oil pressure, just a factory faulty sending unit. And yes, the fix for the fan relay is easily done by cutting the plastic behind the headlight. AND when you replace the window regulator, take the time to drill a small hole in the lower cable slide. It`s a half moon shaped thing. Then put a small bolt and a series of washers, building to a BIG one which will hold the piece in position. That`ll stop the cable from coming off when the plastic tabs break. As for the brakes, new calipers are the only answer. NOT Jeep parts though.
Hello Jeepers... 2001 JGC Laredo 4.0 4x4... Its amazing the similarity of problems. I have had mine for a few years now, had 38,000 when purchased, now has 69,000 miles. Here are my problems: Water pump replaced, front brakes and rotors (since then, no problems), trans pan leaks ("fixed twice" but must be bent or something so now I just keep an eye on it), fuel filter, crankshaft position sensor, passenger window, driver window, broken driver seat, O2 sensor (2/2). With all of this, still garbage and getting 14.0 mpg! Unbelievable. I just saw that the 2007 or 2008 jeeps got the lowest ratings of all cars! No surprise.
If anyone in South Florida is having the window problems and wants to save a couple hundred dollars get back to me.
And remember, when your Jeep fails you next week or tomorrow, smile with the realization that you are not the only angry Jeep owner. Come on, it's a Jeep thing! LOL.
I have a 2000 Grand Cherokee Limited that just hit 175,000 miles. Only major problem was front end differential (at about 125,000) but it did cost $2,200 to fix. My seat has been broken for about a year now and after reading other posts I am now just going to have my brother weld it. Seems like a common problem and I wonder how strong the seat would be in an accident. I noticed the fan goes in and out once in a while now - probably a sign of things to come. However, the jeep is 8 years old now and some of this is to be expected I guess.
I have had my 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee for four years now and I will never buy another Jeep!
-new brakes and rotors
-2 water pumps
-fuel pump
-fuel filter
-fan motor
-fan motor relay
-2 thermostats
-3 broken window regulators
-3 faulty lock actuators
-rear passenger shock is out
-lift gate lock is faulty
-hood props are broken
-license plate light keeps going out
-the nasty residue in the headlights.
I'm sure there is more that I just can't think of right now. Toyota here I come!!
Junk Jeep '01... bought "managers special" with about 5000mi in early '02... life was good...
Short time later, brakes are pulsing... so I change rotors... pads looked fine, repeat this scenario WAY too many times in (3) years before I find out that early on in this production year there was one of Chryslers' "secret recalls" to replace bad calipers (which I never was informed of)...
Then the water pump starts to make noise & leak antifreeze... the rear axle seal (right side) is leaking... I paid another dealer to fix it... still less than 50K...
Seat heater (one of the main selling points to my wife) worked for all of (2) years, @ the most... now, @ 106K, won't pass inspection 'cause it steers hard & they're telling me it needs ball joints...
After reading through all these posts, I guess I should feel lucky & not shafted... but... I don't... good bye Jeep/Chrysler forever... NEVER again Dr. Handlebar... do you even care?
I have also had the drivers seat frame break on my 2000 Grand Cherokee. There should be a recall for this problem as I believe this could be a dangerous situation in case of a collision. Rotors are also screwed up on my jeep. I agree that the Jeep Grand Cherokee is a piece of overpriced junk and I will never EVER own one again!!!
I have the 2001 JGC 4x4 laredo and have had most of the same problems and fixes. As for the sandblasted/foggy headlights, I found a shop that used a headlight polishing kit to fix them ($80). One problem I'm still trying to find a fix for is the gear shift illuminator in the center console. It started out as an intermittent problem and now it doesn't light up at all. The dealer says the illuminator is not a replaceable part and I must buy the entire shifter assembly $$$. Does anyone know of a source for this part?
AS A NOTE ON THE ROTOR ISSUE: I too had the warped rotors. I found that the replacements from the dealer were $85 per corner, and would more than likely happen again; from a local (national) parts store they were $25, and they said they couldn't recall ever really hearing of any issues with them. (I know the guy well, and I trust him) What I did, however, was purchase BREMBO rotors from them (my research) for $50 each. They supply Ferrari, so I figured they probably had a good handle on quality. Added ceramic pads, and I haven't had any issues so far with 30K on them. Hope that helps someone.
RE: Fan motor relay. I've replaced two. When they get hot, the pigtail connection expands or something, and loses its contact. By a fluke, my mechanic found that Dorman Specialties has been making one for half the price and has addressed the pigtail issue. I comes with a new pigtail. Now, this last summer was pretty mild here in S.E. Wisconsin, so my relay didn't fail, but I did buy a Dorman just in case, and I have it in my glove box.
Rebuilt tranny at 85K. Seat feels loose. Window has a small kink/bind when going up or down (probably a precursor to snapping. Just the other day, it would kill, and sometimes start up by itself. Or, after killing, and hitting the key 15 times, it would start and be alright.
I had a 94 that I put 300K on, but no more Jeeps. Toyota or Nissan, here I come.
I have a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee with RUST starting at my rear passenger tire wheel well (front of it). This is caused by a poor weld in the well pieces at the factory. I am very angry because this Jeep is always garaged and regularly washed thoroughly, looks like new with less than 60k miles. And yes like others on this blog, I have had the drivers window mechanism. fixed, Trans. sending unit replaced ($500), Water Pump replaced, front rotors & calipers @ 15k miles. But overall, the rust is going to be expensive to fix right and it has convinced me that I will be buying another brand next go around.
I have a 2001 Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.7 V8. I bought it used in 2002. It has 147,000 miles on it. My record of issues:
1. At 103,000 miles, intake valve follower detached inside valve cover and valve seat dropped. Major surgery, $1663.00.
2. Replaced two window regulators, $326.
3. Replaced all hoses on radiator, $197.
4. Four sets of rotors and pads, over $1200 for parts/labor.
5. Replaced two front motor mounts, $600.
6. Replaced heater core/accumulator at 144K, $916.
7. Replaced front shocks, $250.
8. Replaced hood and tailgate shocks 3X over years, $100.
9. Replaced starter at 147K, $250.
10. A/C recharged once, cost unk.
Auto cost since 2001: $5500.
Other than this, the jeep has been very reliable. However, due to cost of parts/labor, I do not recommend keeping after 100K miles. Just like any other American made vehicle.
You would think misery would love company, but in my case I do not.
After moving to Colorado, I found I must have a Jeep. Bought one new in 1993 and another in 2001. As of today, Nov.22 I will have spent $1500. to correct a seemingly minor coolant leak that was supposedly repaired Oct.8th. All hoses replaced last month for $700. (coolant still mysteriously leaking, occasionally,) and today in the Jeep shop to replace the heater core at $800.00.
Last winter is was $700.00 to replace the "doors" that switch from cool to heat. Then there were new issues, like the compressor coming on with heat, now. The hood latch hasn't functioned properly for several years, the back hatch barely functions.
It has been in for brake service and repairs 3 separate times over the past year. There was some "secret recall" on the calipers that Jeep corporate finally agreed to bear some of the cost but I still had to pay $400.00 additional labor.
A front diff. pinion seal leak and immediately after that $300 job a new mysterious leak, a vacuum harness. Good Lord!
Then there was the right rear axle seal that went out costing over $2000.00. because it had to be replaced and shipped in from somewhere (the 93 Jeep had to have the rear axle replaced twice in just over a year's time).
All the while, I'm thinking the 93 was just a lemon and went for another Jeep. Big mistake, I guess. What is up with all this. We pay nearly as much for a new vehicle as we paid for our first home, the auto workers jobs are hanging by a thread, and we have all this "stuff" happening
after our vehicles are supposedly "paid for".
Everyone thinks my Jeep is new because I keep it looking nice, but little do they know how much reconstruction has occurred underneath. If I actually pulled all of the repair bills on just the 01, I may find I could have bought a new vehicle.
I really do want to buy American, but what really is American anymore? And have always proclaimed that I love my Jeep! Although, I cannot afford a new vehicle, with the untimely repair bills, I'm thinking a bicycle may be in my future!
This is pretty sad! The seat on my 2001 Grand Cherokee started rocking and I took it to dealer to be be told that the track has to be replaced, and this will cost $365 for the track, plus a couple of hours of labor, so all in all over $600!
When I looked under the seat, I noticed that the the actual seat frame is broken where the bolt goes and not the track! Thanks for the earlier reviews! I'm going to try to find to welder to fix this. If anyone knows one around the Washington DC area I would appreciate the help.
JG-CL 6cyl 2001 Owner. I have to admit that right now I'm pretty angry. I've gone to about three blog sites like this, and it seems for years people have had the exact same problems. Chrysler has done nothing about this. Do we all just move to buying imports. We as American's end up losing.
I can say also everyone of these same problems I have also had.
Window regulators FRONT
Rotors full set replaced twice
Car seat HEATER OUT
Ignition switch
ALTERNATOR
Transmission slipping at 67k
Shocks all 4
Dome lights
TAILLIGHT, OH MY DO YOU WANT ME TO START? I JUST REPLACED THE LIGHT WITH 3RD PARTY LED LIGHTS, NO PROB SINCE.
I can keep going.. But I don't want to look at this list any more... this truck was expensive. Is this what America is turning out? WHAT DO WE DO!!!
DO I SAY HELLO TOYOTA.
So here's my Jeep story. I have a 2001 Grand Cherokee Laredo. I bought it used with 69,000 miles on it. I have replaced:
-2 Window Regulators
-1 Motor. I'm not kidding, my motor blew. I am the kind of guy who pays close attention to changing oil, plugs, fluids, etc., so this was a huge surprise when my rod bearings went out. So yeah, had to replace a motor. NOT CHEAP.
-Water pump.
And now I'm having problems with the electrical system connected to the ignition switch cylinder. it is getting ridiculous.
If anyone is in the DC area and knows of a good garage to get this done, please email me at matthewgperin@yahoo.com.
Glad to hear I'm not the only one with problems with 01 Jeep GC 4.0. Anyone have a strange, random screeching noise coming from the left front, between 20 and 45 mph? It is not the brakes or related to engine rpm as I cannot duplicate or eliminate the noise with speed or braking??? Any ideas???