2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee seats problems
131 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seats on the 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The bolt broke on the driver's side seat. I had it replaced and I would like the car manufacture to reimburse me. Several Jeep owners have posted on this issue. For the 2001 Jeep front seat bolt recall, it is important to note that there is no specific recall for the front seat bolts. However…”
filed Dec 18, 2025
“The driver seat bracket snapped loose at the rear left side that holds the seat to the frame while driving. I was making a right hand turn when I heard the seat frame break. Now when driving the seat is very loose and makes a clicking noise with lots of unstable seat movements. *tr”
filed Oct 26, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- SeatsCampaign 09V117000 · Apr 9, 2009
Seats problems in other Grand Cherokee years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Grand Cherokee | 1 | 2% |
| 2024 Grand Cherokee | 4 | 2% |
| 2023 Grand Cherokee | 5 | 1% |
| 2022 Grand Cherokee | 9 | 4% |
| 2021 Grand Cherokee | 5 | 1% |
| 2019 Grand Cherokee | 9 | 3% |
| 2018 Grand Cherokee | 42 | 5% |
| 2017 Grand Cherokee | 20 | 6% |
| 2016 Grand Cherokee | 10 | 3% |
| 2015 Grand Cherokee | 308 | 23% |
| 2014 Grand Cherokee | 336 | 14% |
| 2013 Grand Cherokee | 56 | 7% |
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.