2001 JEEP WRANGLER Engine Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Engine Issues in the 2001 JEEP WRANGLER
2 engine complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 JEEP WRANGLER. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Engine Complaints
ANOTHER VICTIM OF THE 2000-2001 JEEP 4.0L CYLINDER HEAD CRACKING BETWEEN CYLINDERS 3 AND 4 ON THE CYLINDER HEAD. CRACKED HEAD HAS CAUSED MANY OTHER EXPENSIVE PROBLEMS THROUGHOUT THE ENGINE SUCH AS (COOLANT SYSTEM FAILURE, CRANKCASE BEARING FAILURES, OIL PUMP FAILURE, VALVE STEMS BEING WARPED, ETC.) AFTER EXTENSIVE RESEARCH AND BEING A PART OF MANY ONLINE POLLS THIS IS OBVIOUSLY A PROBLEM WITH JEEPS OF ALL MODELS THAT HAVE THE 4.0L INLINE 6 CYLINDER HEADS OF THESE YEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION WHEN CRACKED HEAD OCCURRED CAUSING THE ENGINE TO OVERHEAT AS WELL AS OIL PRESSURE TO DROP. ALSO CAUSED MALFUNCTION AND RUINED O2 SENSORS ON VEHICLE. THE CYLINDER HEADS IN THESE 2000-2001 JEEPS OF ALL MODELS ARE FAULTY AND IT IS OBVIOUS CAUSE JEEP CHANGED THE HEADS THE FOLLOWING YEAR IN 2002. THEY CLAIM THAT THESE HEADS ARE CRACKING DUE TO THE ENGINE OVERHEATING. THIS PARTICULAR JEEP HAS...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE OVERHEATED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHERE THE RADIATOR WAS REPLACED TWICE AND THE ENGINE SEAL WAS ALSO REPLACED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE MECHANIC, WHO DETERMINED THAT THE ENGINE HEAD GASKET WAS CRACKED, CAUSING PISTONS 3 AND 4 TO FAIL. IN ADDITION, THE RADIATOR FLUID BEGAN TO DRAIN ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 136,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 148,000. ..UPDATED 11/28/12 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE ENGINE HEAD WAS CRACKED. UPDATED 12/03/12
Other 2001 JEEP WRANGLER Problem Areas
Structurebody
24 complaints
Electrical System
15 complaints
Suspension
14 complaints
Air Bags
13 complaints
Unknown Or Other
12 complaints
Power Train
10 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
9 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
8 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
7 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
6 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
6 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
5 complaints
Steering
5 complaints
Structure
5 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
5 complaints
Power Trainclutch Assembly
4 complaints
Structureframe And Members
4 complaints
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
4 complaints
Visibility
4 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
3 complaints
Electrical Systemhorn
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
2 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints
Equipmentotherlabels
2 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Child Seat
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignition
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Control Esc
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblymounting
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
1 complaint
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
1 complaint
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Suspensionfront
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Suspensionmultiple Axle
1 complaint
Suspensionrear
1 complaint
Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assemblyhangerbracket
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
1 complaint
Visibilitywiper
1 complaint