2001 JEEP WRANGLER Structure Problems
5 NHTSA complaints on file
Structure Issues in the 2001 JEEP WRANGLER
5 structure complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 JEEP WRANGLER. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
0
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Structure Complaints
THE WRANGLER FRAME IS EXTREMELY PRONE TO RUST AND IS VERY EASILY ROTTED OUT OVER THE YEARS. I BELIEVE THIS IS DUE TO A DESIGN FLAW ON CHRYSLERS PART. THERE ARE NO DRAINAGE POINTS AT THE LOWEST PARTS OF THE FRAME WHICH HOLDS IN WATER AND ROAD SALT AND ACCELERATES RUST. *TR
HIT A SMALL ROUGH SPOT IN THE ROAD, NOTICED A RUMBLING RIGHT AFTER. STOPPED TO CHECK - NOTICED SKID PLATE HANGING DOWN ON ONE SIDE . FRAME HAD RUSTED THROUGH ALLOWING SKID PLATE AND TRANSMISSION TO SAG. FURTHER CHECKING REVEALED FRAME IS RUSTED THROUGH IN MULTIPLE PLACES. IN THE PROCESS OF GETTING AN ESTIMATE OF POSSIBLE REPAIR THOUGH THE MECHANIC WAS NOT ENCOURAGING.. APPARENTLY THIS IS VERY COMMON ON THE TJ SERIES OF WRANGLER. DISAPPOINTING, CONSIDERING A FEW WELL PLACED DRAINAGE HOLES MAY HAVE PREVENTED IT. HOPEFULLY JEEP HAS TAKEN STEPS TO PREVENT THIS HAPPENING IN THE FUTURE . I HAD A FORD F150 FOR 13 YEARS & THE FRAME WAS STILL SOLID THE DAY I PARKED IT. I REALLY ENJOY MY JEEP , BUT IT MAY BE TIME TO SWITCH. :-( UPDATED 4/24/15 *JS
JEEP WRANGLER SE, 2001. THE FRONT WINDSHIELD GLASS CRACKED THREE TIMES IN THE SAME LOCATION (NEAR THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER). I THINK THE STRESS CRACK IS DUE TO A DEFECT IN THE FRONT WINDSHIELD STRUCTURE OF POSSIBLYALL 2001 JEEP WRANGLER SE MODELS. *TR
2001 JEEP WRANGLER HAS CORROSION IN THE ELECTRICAL BOX, AIR BAG IS CORRODED, PROBLEMS WITH THE WHEEL BEARINGS AND OIL LEAK.*MR ON THE DAY OF PURCHASING THE VEHICLE THERE WAS A BRAKE PROBLEM. THERE WAS A LEAK BEHIND THE PASSENGER SEAT WHICH CAUSED THE CORROSION. *JB
THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED IN A FIRE, IN WHICH FIRE OFFICIALS STATED THE FIRE STARTED IN THE DASHBOARD, HOWEVER CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE REGARDING THE IGNITION SWITCH AND FELT THE FIRE DAMAGE WAS A RESULT OF THE RECALL.*JG *JB
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
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
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