2001 Jeep Cherokee exterior lighting problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2001 Jeep Cherokee — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Got home shut off vehicle opened liftgate went to bathroom looked out window a fire started from interior light within 10 minutes was a total loss. *tr”
filed Mar 13, 2015
“I have two jeep grand cherokees and have had nothing but problems with both involving the rear tail/brake lights. I have replaced the bulbs on and off for the last 10 years and last year I replace the entire light housing. I am experiencing this with both vehicles and have notice many other jeeps…”
filed May 17, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Exterior Lighting problems in other Cherokee years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Cherokee | 4 | 9% |
| 2021 Cherokee | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 Cherokee | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 Cherokee | 18 | 1% |
| 2018 Cherokee | 2 | 0% |
| 2017 Cherokee | 8 | 1% |
| 2016 Cherokee | 20 | 1% |
| 2015 Cherokee | 37 | 2% |
| 2014 Cherokee | 47 | 2% |
| 2000 Cherokee | 7 | 2% |
| 1999 Cherokee | 12 | 3% |
| 1998 Cherokee | 13 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Jeep Cherokee
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.