2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System Problems
- 61
- 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.
What owners report
- passenger side · 27 records
- blend doors · 19 records
- blend door · 18 records
- climate control · 9 records
- side vents · 6 records
- hvac system · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 27 |
| 30–60k mi | 12 |
| 100–150k mi | 9 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System
Description : i own a 2001 jeep grand cherokee limited with 100,000 miles. The events leading up to the failure of the ventilation system were (1) rapid fogging of front windshield,(2) fogging of front passenger windows,(3) failure of passenger heat while still maintaining driver heat function, and (4) only cold air release on passenger side of jeep. Consequently,(1) the windshield and front windows do not defog,…
ODI 10209693
Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System
Heater failure causes the windshield to fog over and since there is no heat it won't defog it. This causes me to have to wipe the windshield with my hands/napkins. Could be very dangerous if this happens while driving in traffic or at night. *nm
ODI 10175449
Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System
The hvac system in my vehicle quit supplying heat to the defroster vents and passenger side vents. On cold mornings it was very difficult to clear the moisture and frost from the windshield and windows. Often times i had to drive with them fogged up due to the defroster not working. The cause was determined to be broken blend doors and failed motors inside the hvac system. I had to pay my local dealer $400 to get…
ODI 10174844
Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System
(1) increasing frequency of defroster/heater/ventilation system malfunction (2) air of the wrong temperature will come from the vents, or more often -and more importantly, no air will come from the vents, including the windshield defroster vents, even though the blower is obviously working. I am often unable to clear windshield of condensation in order see well enough to drive safely. (3) the dealership tells me it…
ODI 10176795
Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System · Seat Heater/Cooler
Passenger side digital climate controls do not work. Passenger side ventilation system blows cold air only. Passenger side heated seat doesn't work. *jb
ODI 10179340
Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System
BLEND DOOR ON JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. *NM
ODI 10177828
Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System
Windows fog up due to failure of hvac system. Failure is caused by a defective part and is noted in jeep tsb (#24-001-04). Jeep has redesigned the hvac housing. The failure of this part can cause the windows to quickly fog due to the failure of the system to blow air out of the defrost vents. Our failure occurred while driving in the morning. The failed part is a mode door activator (part of the hvac housing). Jeep…
ODI 10140064
Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System
Like many, the hvac blend and recirculation doors failed prematurely, along with the evaporator core. The fx involved removal of the dash, which will never be right again, and approximately $2000 in repairs.*jb
ODI 10183856
Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System
HEATER BLEND DOOR ON 2001 JEEP GRAND. *NM
ODI 10182872
Caliper · Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System · Pump · Rotor
2001 jeep grand cherokee with several problems. Consumer states that he has had the heater, power steering pump, brake calipers, and rotors repaired or replaced. Consumer stated rotors were replaced twice after the warranty was up. *kb
ODI 10212770
Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System
Consumer noticed while traveling heat was blowing without any indication that heat changed into cold air. Dealership was contacted, and stated part was on two week back order. *ak
ODI 10055406