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US recalls (4)
Seats: front assembly, seat heater/cooler
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 103,409 MY 2001-2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE VEHICLES WITH HEATED SEATS AND WITH CHRYSLER RECALL NO. 06V-197 COMPLETED (03-04 MY) OR SEAT HEATER ELEMENTS SERVICE REPLACEMENT (01-02 MY). THE FRONT SEAT ELECTRIC HEATER ELEMENTS COULD OVERHEAT.
Risk and remedy
Risk: OVERHEATING COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE A FIRE OR INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SEAT HEATER ELEMENTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 23, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
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.
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. AN INTERNAL NUT IN THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY COULD LOOSEN AND CAUSE THE STEERING GEAR TO LOCK UP.
Risk and remedy
Risk: THIS COULD REDUCE STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 27, 2000. 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 (4)
Show 4 Canadian recalls
Structure
2013-06-26 · campaign 2013-222
Chrysler Canada has determined that an opportunity to incrementally improve performance in certain types of low-speed impacts may exist in certain vehicles. The company will carry out a voluntary customer satisfaction campaign to minimize the risk of fuel leakage in certain low-speed collisions. Chrysler will inspect the affected vehicles and will replace aftermarket trailer hitches that present sharp edges or puncture risks to the fuel tank with a Chrysler trailer hitch as necessary. This action is not being conducted under the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
Other
2009-04-14 · campaign 2009-109
On certain vehicles, the front seat electric heater elements provided as a repair for recall 2006135 (Chrysler F17), or provided as an aftermarket service part, may overheat and cause a fire. This could result in property damage, personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will replace the front seat heater elements.
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.
Steering
2001-01-29 · campaign 2001-022 · 72 vehicles
On certain vehicles, the bulkhead retainer nut within the steering gear may not be properly torqued and the staking operation omitted. If the bulkhead retainer nut is not properly torqued and staked it may loosen during normal steering gear operation. Loosening of the nut will initially cause excessive lash in the steering system and may progress to a seized steering gear and the inability to steer the vehicle. Correction: Steering gear assembly will be replaced.
Owner complaints (883)
Owners filed 883 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee (80 crashes, 15 fires, 51 injuries, 1 deaths reported). Among 38 model years of this model, it ranks #15 for the most complaints (median 734).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Visibility | 244 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 196 | |
| Seats | 131 | |
| Power train | 102 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 53 | |
| Electrical system | 42 | |
| Steering | 37 | |
| Equipment | 32 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4-DR. | – | – | – | 2★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Grand Cherokee 2WD 4.0 L Automatic 4-spd | 14 | 20 | 16 | $4,200 |
| Grand Cherokee 2WD 4.7 L Automatic 5-spd | 13 | 19 | 15 | $4,450 |
| Grand Cherokee 4WD 4.0 L Automatic 4-spd | 14 | 19 | 16 | $4,200 |
| Grand Cherokee 4WD 4.7 L Automatic 5-spd | 13 | 18 | 15 | $4,450 |
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