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US recalls (2)
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system, injectors
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4.0L ENGINE ONLY, THE DESIGN OF THE INTAKE AND EXHAUST MANIFOLDS COULD ALLOW DEBRIS TO ACCUMULATE AT THE #3 CYLINDER LOCATION.
Risk and remedy
Risk: THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A MANIFOLD SHIELD TO MODIFY THE AIR FLOW CHARACTERISTICS AND TO PREVENT THE ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS IN THE AREA OF THE #3 CYLINDER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 13, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Child seat
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." SOME OF THE OWNER'S MANUALS FOR THESE VEHICLES ARE MISSING INSTRUCTIONS THAT PROVIDE A STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURE, INCLUDING DIAGRAMS, FOR PROPERLY ATTACHING A CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM'S TETHER STRAP TO THE TETHER ANCHORAGE.
Risk and remedy
Risk: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADDENDUM TO THE OWNER'S MANUALS.
Canadian recalls (1)
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Engine
2002-04-17 · campaign 2002-074
Certain sport utility vehicles equipped with a 4.0L engine only. The design of the intake and exhaust manifolds could allow debris to accumulate at the #3 cylinder location. This could result in a vehicle fire. Correction: Dealers will install a manifold shield to modify the air flow characteristics and to prevent the accumulation of debris in the area of the #3 cylinder.
Owner complaints (229)
Owners filed 229 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Jeep Cherokee (25 crashes, 13 fires, 19 injuries reported). Among 34 model years of this model, it ranks #18 for the most complaints (median 233).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 53 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 37 | |
| Power train | 24 | |
| Suspension | 22 | |
| Air bags | 21 | |
| Electrical system | 19 | |
| Seats | 18 | |
| Steering | 16 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2001 Jeep Cherokee.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2001 Jeep Cherokee 4-DR. | – | – | – | 2★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2001 Jeep Cherokee version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Cherokee 2WD 4.0 L Automatic 4-spd | 14 | 20 | 16 | $4,200 |
| Cherokee 2WD 4.0 L Manual 5-spd | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3,700 |
| Cherokee 4WD 4.0 L Automatic 4-spd | 14 | 18 | 15 | $4,450 |
| Cherokee 4WD 4.0 L Manual 5-spd | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,950 |
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