2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee power train problems
102 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“This jeep will run fine, but when it comes to red lights and idle, the car will shut off and not turn on again for atleast 10 minutes. Spent about 3,000 usd to fix at multiple mechanic and the issue remains. Why has jeep never taken the time to recall this issue as it can cause the lives of many…”
filed Jan 24, 2018
“Jeep had the dreaded "death wobble" many parts failed and needed replaced multiple times within 30,000 miles of highway driving at safe speeds. Tires were properly inflated and alignment was correct. *tr”
filed Feb 1, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Grand Cherokee years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Grand Cherokee | 11 | 17% |
| 2024 Grand Cherokee | 26 | 11% |
| 2023 Grand Cherokee | 36 | 10% |
| 2022 Grand Cherokee | 37 | 14% |
| 2021 Grand Cherokee | 56 | 14% |
| 2020 Grand Cherokee | 38 | 17% |
| 2019 Grand Cherokee | 44 | 12% |
| 2018 Grand Cherokee | 70 | 8% |
| 2017 Grand Cherokee | 87 | 24% |
| 2016 Grand Cherokee | 78 | 25% |
| 2015 Grand Cherokee | 350 | 26% |
| 2014 Grand Cherokee | 473 | 20% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Jeep Grand 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.