2001 Jeep Cherokee suspension problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2001 Jeep Cherokee — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I have a 2001 jeep cherokee and began to notice the problem toward the end of 2012 or first of 2013. When I would reach a speed of around 55 mph, the front wheels/steering wheel would begin to vibrate, shake or whatever you want to call it. It is a violent vibration that is pretty scary and feels…”
filed Apr 17, 2013
“This is another complaint for 'death wobble'. I have had my jeep taken in several times and have had to live with it because mechanics didn't believe me or just didn't solve my problem. I should have used the la lemon law statutes to return my car but didn't know that back then. Driving down the…”
filed Jun 23, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Cherokee years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Cherokee | 2 | 4% |
| 2021 Cherokee | 5 | 3% |
| 2020 Cherokee | 7 | 3% |
| 2019 Cherokee | 11 | 1% |
| 2018 Cherokee | 8 | 1% |
| 2017 Cherokee | 15 | 1% |
| 2016 Cherokee | 21 | 1% |
| 2015 Cherokee | 38 | 2% |
| 2014 Cherokee | 63 | 2% |
| 2000 Cherokee | 33 | 9% |
| 1999 Cherokee | 22 | 6% |
| 1998 Cherokee | 18 | 5% |
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.