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Fuel injection system: injectors
Risk. THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
2001 Jeep WranglerProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 170 owner complaints about the 2001 Jeep Wrangler, most often about the structure. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 21, 2024. Updated daily. Photo: Cutlass, CC0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2001 Jeep Wrangler has problems
170 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
38Structure4 crash/fire/injury
37Electrical system13 crash/fire/injury
23Power train2 crash/fire/injury
21Engine and engine cooling2 crash/fire/injury
21Suspension2 crash/fire/injury
20Air bags11 crash/fire/injury
12Visibility
10Steering
5Service brakes, hydraulic
2613 other systems5 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 38 | 4 |
| Electrical system | 37 | 13 |
| Power train | 23 | 2 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 21 | 2 |
| Suspension | 21 | 2 |
| Air bags | 20 | 11 |
| Visibility | 12 | 1 |
| Steering | 10 | 3 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 5 | 2 |
| 13 other systems | 26 | 5 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2001 Jeep Wrangler recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
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Child seat
Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Jeep.
Mileage at failure
When do structure problems start?
97kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 29 structure complaints. 52% were reported before 100,000 miles.
4under 30k miles15under 100k miles14100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2001 vs. every other Wrangler year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Wrangler median. How we score
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'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2001 Jeep Wrangler safety ratings
2001 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
- Rollover: 3 stars (0.0% risk)
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Wrangler owners report
Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
MY JEEP WAS MAKING GRINDING SOUNDS WHEN I SHIFTED GEARS. AT FIRST IT WAS JUST A QUICK GRIND (METAL AGAINST METAL). THEN IT GOT PROGRESSIVELY WORSE AS THIS LAST WEEK WENT. IT BECAME ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO SHIFT INTO REVERSE AND IT WOULD POP OUT OF GEAR UNEXPECTEDLY WHILE GOING DOWN THE ROAD.LUCKILY I…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 JEEP WRANGLER. UPON INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO CONFIRMED THAT THE VEHICLE'S FRAME WAS RUSTED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT…
MY JEEP FRAME RUSTED OUT, FORCING US TO PURCHASE A NEW VEHICLE IN 2015. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER, FEMALE, NEVER WENT OFF-ROAD WITH IT AND IT WAS GARAGE KEPT. LESS THAN 90,000 MILES ON IT TODAY. UPSET THAT I CANNOT DRIVE IT BECAUSE OF THE FRAME AND CANNOT FIND FRAME TO REPLACE IT. I STILL OWN IT AND…
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