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US recalls (3)
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.
Electrical system: ignition, switch
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, WATER AND IMPURITIES CAN ENTER INTO THE IGNITION SWITCH, CAUSING A SHORT CIRCUIT.
Risk and remedy
Risk: THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH WITH A REDESIGNED SWITCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 8, 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.
Owner complaints (170)
Owners filed 170 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Jeep Wrangler (17 crashes, 16 fires, 19 injuries reported). Among 41 model years of this model, it ranks #27 for the most complaints (median 312).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Structure | 38 | |
| Electrical system | 37 | |
| Power train | 23 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 21 | |
| Suspension | 21 | |
| Air bags | 20 | |
| Visibility | 12 | |
| Unknown or other | 12 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2001 Jeep Wrangler.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2001 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR. | – | – | – | 3★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2001 Jeep Wrangler version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Wrangler 4WD 2.5 L Automatic 3-spd | 14 | 17 | 15 | $4,450 |
| Wrangler 4WD 2.5 L Manual 5-spd | 17 | 19 | 17 | $3,950 |
| Wrangler 4WD 4.0 L Automatic 3-spd | 13 | 16 | 15 | $4,450 |
| Wrangler 4WD 4.0 L Manual 5-spd | 14 | 17 | 15 | $4,450 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.