2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Electrical System Problems
- 26
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 26 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- check engine · 4 records
- under warranty · 4 records
- brake light · 4 records
- passenger side · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
This jeep will run fine, but when it comes to red lights and idle, the car will shut off and not turn on again for atleast 10 minutes. Spent about 3,000 usd to fix at multiple mechanic and the issue remains. Why has jeep never taken the time to recall this issue as it can cause the lives of many drivers.
ODI 11064632
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Gasoline odor/check engine light have had this vehicle machanically checked the smell of fuel on startup with window lowered is overpowering..the check engine light came on and i had the vehicle plugged into service computer..was told too check gas cap/replace..which i did..the gasoline odor is still present and the check engine light is back on..so new gas cap isnt the problem. There are no leaks anywhere on the…
ODI 10872909
Electrical System
I am extremely concerned about my instrument panel. The problem is the vehcile is having odd interminent issues with the instrument panel. The gas light, the tachometer, the speedometer will stop working. The interior lights will come on. The windows will stop working, etc. This poses a danger since i don't know how fast i am going and my all my interior lights come on at night. I am extremely concerned about safety.
ODI 10780806
Electrical System
My vehicle shuts down intermediately while driving and sometimes while turning it on and while sitting in a stationary position at a light . I would like to have a recall because i know many people who have been in accidents and i would not like to be one them... I spent $3000 for a shop to look at it and still they do not know what is wrong with it. I do not want my family or myself to get into a crash because of…
ODI 10669977
Electrical System · Seats
Seat became very hot started to smell like burning .had to pullover till it cooled down.seat quit working.the seats had previous repair under warranty.around 2003-2004. *tr
ODI 10683801
Electrical System · Power Train · Steering · Suspension
My jeep is doing several things that is cause for not driving it because it can cause a accident. It does not always just start. I have to move the steering wheel up & down ^ then it will start generally. When driving the jeep will rev up all of a sudden especially at stop signs. If i didn't have my foot on the brakes i could have caused a accident. Also i would have to keep my foot on the gas or it would die on me.…
ODI 10615731
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and the check engine indicator illuminated. An independent mechanic stated that the tipm needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 30,000.
ODI 10610314
Electrical System · Seats
While attempting to repair both driver's and passenger's seat warmer system that was no longer working, i discovered that the factory installed heated seats had apparently shorted out and caused the foam cushion in each of the seats to catch fire. The wiring had burned a hole approximately 4 inches long and 1-2 inches deep. Fortunately, the fire did not spread far within the seat. Upon doing an online search, it…
Fire reported
ODI 10487313
Electrical · Electrical System · Labels
A year ago automatic door locks and window switches on passenger's side, front and back, stopped working when passenger side front door interior light did not go on when driver's door was open. On occasion, door light would go on making everything operational. This was short-lived each time. Recent item about a gm recall listed this same problem, stating if the circuit board inside driver's door got wet, it could…
ODI 10520943
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Brake light fails to work with headlamps on due to ground wire problem somewhere, gromet on tail light assembly is melted. Defective light could cause rear end collision. Affects all models. *tr
ODI 10559511
Electrical System
The plug and wiring to the blower motor on many jeep vehicles is burning up. I do not believe the plug or the wires, including the tabs the plug connects to, are heavy enough to carry the load of the blower. It is fused at 40amps. *tr
ODI 10426595
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
The left rear brake light does not work when the headlights are on. There is an issue with one of the contacts in the brake light assembly. This has been an ongoing issue and has occurred multiple times. You have to bend the contact back out so it makes contact again. *tr
ODI 10363980
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
The car overheated and you can hear the boiled coolant flushing back into the reservoir and pouring out through the drain. This i found out was caused due to the malfunctioning or rather electrical shorting of the ecm (engine control module) located in the hood near the firewall behind the coolant reservoir. This causes a failure in the electrical system so the fan that is supposed to kick on when you turn on the…
ODI 10340008
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
The brake lights, turn signal lights, runninng lights keep blowing. At the same time usually the instrument guages also stop working. This is the 5th time we have had to take to be fixed. This is dangerous for us and other vehicles and is going to cause an accident. They could be working fine and go out between 1 place and another. We have been pulled over by police, had people in other vehicles yell at us and…
ODI 10464566
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 jeep grand cherokee. While driving approximately between 25 and 30 mph on normal road conditions. The entire warning light indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. Suddenly, the complete electrical system failed to function. The driver pulled over to the side of the road. The vehicle resumed normal operation after a delay of fifteen seconds. The failure occurred intermittently. In…
ODI 10311280
Electrical System · Tail Lights
As has been published in two other postings i see, my left tail light would work well, until i depressed the brakes, then it would go out. I had the bulb replaced 2 or 3 times, then took it to the local dealer today. $190 later, it is supposed to be repaired. We'll see...*jb
ODI 10182411
Electrical System · Equipment · Unknown Or Other
Air only blows one speed only at constant speed when accelerating and cuts off when braking. The air only blows hot air and the temp can not be changed. The air/heat started to not work correctly on the passenger side first then reached the drivers side. There is loud creaking noises coming from the dash when the unit is turned on or when the car is cut off. It can even be heard outside of the vehicle. *nm
ODI 10176204
Electrical System · Power Window Devices And Controls
Window front mechanism left side and right side broke twice on 3 jeeps that i owned all 2001. Window did not go up on 3 separate occasions had to change the mechanism. Miles varied but all 3 where 2001 jeeps grand cherokee. Last incident noted on date you are asking. *jb
ODI 10161512
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Electrical System · Headlights
Dt*: the contact stated while driving at night the headlights would not turn off, the battery was disconnected so the headlight would go off. Second, the car is not in park light illuminated on the overhead console while driving 45 mph. Third, the antilock brakes vibrated while coming to a complete stop at a red light causing the vehicle to accelerate. The vehicle hit another vehicle from behind however no one was…
Crash reported
ODI 10156991
Electrical System
Tl*- the contact stated that this 2001 jeep grand cherokee had a failure in the blower motor control module. The contact stated that he had the blower motor control module replaced 2 years ago. The contact stated that while driving at 20 mph this vehicle compartment filled with smoke. He contacted the dealership and was told that therewas a large number of vehicles with the same problem, and they could not get the…
Fire reported
ODI 10180796
Electrical System · Equipment
I have a 2001 jeep grand cherokee that i purchased new. Within the last month i have had two power window failures. This car is primarily driven by my wife and has only opened and closed the windows on occassions. This appears to be a defect in the power window mechanism.
ODI 10125076
Air Conditioner · Electrical System · Power Window Devices And Controls
Consumer complained about electrical problems. Air conditioner regulator and fan stopped working. Also, consumer had to replace both driver's side and passenger's side window switch regulator.*ak
ODI 10049831
Back Up Lights · Brake Lights · Electrical System · Engine · Power Window Devices And Controls · Rotor
I have owned a jeep for 3 years. Since i have purchased the jeep i have had nothing but problems. The rotors went bad, the steering manifold went bad, the engine went bad, and the motor in the window went bad and broke. Now i have replaced my left rear brake light six or seven times. It slowly started to fade out, and now the entire light goes out at night when our lights are turned on and we have to depress the…
ODI 10106490
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Electrical System
Purchased the jeep in september-1st incident occurred sept 30-engine cut off. Trouble light indicated no oil. Took jeep into dealer i was told it was a lose electrical switch. 2nd incident jeep had a sizzling sound from engine area like air escaping from valve or manifest. The brakes had a clicking sound when pressed. Took in for repair to dealer. The dealer-prebul jeep replaces the gear box without informing me of…
ODI 754341
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Seats
2001 jeep cherokee over heated seat driver side burn out .......replaced , under warranty, with defective part, same issue recurring burning coil.....also, back up lites don t work ........replaced under warranty, with ....defective ...same recurring ...told no longer under warranty and my problem...$500 plus $1300...for identical repair as warranty work already done and replaced with same defective parts...…
ODI 10422380