2001 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE Structure Problems
5 NHTSA complaints on file
Structure Issues in the 2001 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
5 structure complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Structure Complaints
DRIVER'S SEAT LH SEAT BASE FRAME CRACKED THROUGH AND BROKE OFF. SEEMS TO BE AN ISSUE WITH A LOT OF JEEP MODELS. DRIVERS SEAT BECAME A "ROCKING CHAIR" WITH POTENTIAL TO BE THROWN FROM THE VEHICLE DURING A CRASH OR LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE IF SEAT COMPLETELY COMES OFF THE FRAME. WHY HAS THIS NOT BEEN RECALLED ALREADY WITH THE LARGE NUMBER OF VEHICLES IMPACTED? *JS
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 2 MPH, THE DRIVER'S SEAT DISENGAGED FROM THE FRAME AND ABRUPTLY EXTENDED TO THE BACK SEAT. THERE WERE NO WARNINGS OR INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS FOR IDENTICAL FAILURES AND THE DRIVER'S SEAT WAS REPLACED. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED OF THE SAFETY RISK INVOLVED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 52,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 89,000.
THE SUVS RESISTOR-BLOWER MOTOR, WHICH IS PART OF THE A/C, HEATER AND BLOWER SYSTEM, FAILED. LITHIA JEEP SERVICE REPRESENTATIVES, WHO DIAGNOSED AND REPAIRED THE UNIT, INDICATED ITS PLACEMENT IS TOO CLOSE TO A MAJOR HEAT SOURCE IN THE CAR; THE EXCESSIVE HEAT HAS CAUSED THE UNIT TO FAIL EARLY. THE SERVICE REP INDICATED THAT WHILE THE UNIT FAILED BEFORE THE THIRD ANNIVERSARY OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH WAS NEW WHEN PURCHASED, THE MILES WERE BEYOND THE WARRANTY LEVEL. THE REPRESENTATIVE FURTHER INDICATED THAT JEEP HAS SINCE REDESIGNED THE PART AND/OR LOCATION, PREVENTING THE PROBLEM FROM OCCURRING IN LATER MODEL VEHICLES. *AK
WE HAVE A 2001 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LIMITED 4WD. ABOVE EACH PASSENGER DOOR THERE IS A HANDLE TO HOLD ON TO. I DON'T KNOW WHAT IT WOULD BE CALLED BUT I USE IT TO HANG ON WHEN WE GO AROUND A CORNER, ETC. IN JUNE WE WERE JUST LEAVING THE CLEANERS. MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING AND I WAS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. I REACHED UP FOR THE HANDLE AS HE WAS BACKING OUT. ALL OF THE SUDDEN SOMETHING HIT MY NOSE RIGHT UNDER MY EYE. IT REALLY SMARTED AND LEFT A RED WELT. I ASKED HIM TO RE-PARK THE CAR AND WE LOOKED FOR WHAT IN THE WORLD HAD HAPPENED. WE FOUND A SMALL PIECE OF STEEL ON THE SEAT. WE THEN LOOKED OVER THIS SAFETY HANDLE AND REALIZED THAT THE SPRING THAT HOLDS THE HANDLE HAD BROKEN AND HIT MY FACE. I DID NOT BLEED AND THE RED MARK...
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VEHICLE IS BLOWN OUT OF ITS LANE WHEN IT IS MODERATELY WINDY. DEALER NOTIFED. *AK *YD
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
122 complaints
Seats
109 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
65 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
61 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
50 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
43 complaints
Visibility
40 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
36 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
28 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
28 complaints
Electrical System
27 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
23 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
20 complaints
Engine
19 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
19 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
19 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
18 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
16 complaints
Suspension
16 complaints
Steering
15 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
14 complaints
Equipment
14 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
14 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
14 complaints
Air Bags
13 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
12 complaints
Exterior Lighting
11 complaints
Unknown Or Other
11 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
10 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
9 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
9 complaints
Power Train
9 complaints
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
9 complaints
Tires
9 complaints
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
8 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
7 complaints
Suspensionfront
7 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element
7 complaints
Structurebody
6 complaints
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
5 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
5 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
4 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift
4 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
4 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
4 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
3 complaints
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
3 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
3 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assembly
3 complaints
Seat Belts
3 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
3 complaints
Service Brakes
3 complaints
Steeringcolumn
3 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
3 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
3 complaints
Wheelsrim
3 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
2 complaints
Equipmentmechanicalcarrierrack
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingback Up Lights
2 complaints
Interior Lighting
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
2 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
2 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
2 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
2 complaints
Visibilityglass Siderear
2 complaints
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
2 complaints
Visibilitywiper
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
1 complaint
Child Seat
1 complaint
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
1 complaint
Electrical Systemhorn
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
1 complaint
Equipment Adaptivemobility
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Equipmentotherlabels
1 complaint
Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailerlpg Systemswater Heater
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
1 complaint
Fuel System Other
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock
1 complaint
Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Hubs
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmission
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmissionfloor Shift Assembly
1 complaint
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilock
1 complaint
Service Brakes Electric
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinion
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Suspensionrear
1 complaint
Trailer Hitches
1 complaint
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher
1 complaint
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
1 complaint