2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seats Problems
- 108
- 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 108 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 4 indicate fire
What owners report
- seat frame · 26 records
- side seat · 23 records
- drivers seat · 19 records
- front seat · 15 records
- seat broken · 14 records
- failure mileage · 13 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 39 |
| 60–100k mi | 26 |
| 30–60k mi | 12 |
| 150–400k mi | 8 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Seats
Drivers side front seat brackets broken causing unstable situation with seat. Acts like a rocking chair. Seems to be a common problem with this type of vehicle. *tr
ODI 10303425
Seats
Owner of 2001 jeep gr cherokee laredo. I wish to file this complaint about the driver's seat. Started out with an annoying squeak and some popping on entrance, exit, acceleration, and braking of vehicle. Within 1 mth of noticing this problem the front bolt broke away from the seat frame and metal then it went to the back right bolt. I have attempted to get this welded and was told it was too involved, i tried…
ODI 10365282
Seats
My seat heater got so hot while i was driving...i had to pull over and lift my leg (im an amputee) off the seat...felt like my pantyhose were melting...2001 jeep cherokee limited...inspector found burnt wires...but when chrysler contacted me...they said my jeep was "made in the factory" where they were recalling this same issue. *tr
Fire reported
ODI 10317028
Seats
2001 jeep grand cherokee - front driver leather seat completely broke from the track. I have owned this vehicle for 1 year. When i bought the jeep i heard squeaking below the chair, but naturally the dealer told me not to worry about it. 1 year later the seat came apart. *tr
ODI 10313595
Seats
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 jeep grand cherokee laredo. The contact stated that the front driver seat had become detached. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the defective seat needed to be replaced but there were no parts available since the seat was on backorder. The dealer was contacted who did not offer any assistance because the vehicle was not under warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 10393961
Seats
The driver's seat broke on my 2001 jeep grand cherokee limited. This seems to be a common problem with jeep customers. This is a safety issue if it happens when someone is driving. *tr
ODI 10293153
Seats
Drivers side seat brackets broken. Very dangerous to drive. *tr
ODI 10290227
Seats
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 jeep grand cherokee. While seated in the front drivers side seat the heated seat overheated and stopped functioning. There was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 09v117000 (seats:front assembly:seat heater/cooler) that may be related to the failure. The dealer was made aware of the failure and stated the vin was not included in the recall. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
ODI 10424107
Seats
My driver's seat started to feel loose and tilted toward the right and was squeaking. It was like that for a few months and this past weekend, i heard a pop and the bracket that holds my seat to the floor tracks broke. It is now only supported by three welds and the seat tilts every time i turn a corner, accelerator or brake. *tr
ODI 10279293
Seats
The driver's side seat is not securely anchored to the vehicle. Upon inspection it is obvious the manufacturer used poor welding or has instituted a poor design to anchor the seat properly. The seat itself is still in good condition, however, it rocks unsafely and will not provide adequate protection in the event of an accident. Apparently this fault is well documented by other jeep owners as evidenced by the…
ODI 10416324
Seats
The driver's seat frame failed. Prior to investigating why the seat back wobbled and did not offer support while driving. I contacted the local jeep dealer where the unit was purchased. They told me i needed a new seat frame assembly. I asked if there were any complaints or recalls, they replied with "none". The vehicle is primarily driven by my wife and has only 45,000 miles and change on it. The dealer told me the…
ODI 10275984
Seats
Drivers seat frame has broken from normal use. *tr
ODI 10402618
Seats
At approximately 89,000 miles, the driver's seat track broke on the left front corner on a weld. Dealer said new seat track would have to be purchased. We had the broken area re-welded. At approximately 185,000 miles a different component on the left front corner also cracked, not near a weld. This is extremely dangerous, since the entire seat rocks about and the driver is unable to accurately apply the brakes. It's…
ODI 10269138
Seats
The seat frame on my 2001 jeep broke. The car has not been in an accident. The frame seems to be too weak. In an accident it could break and cause extra injuries to driver or passenger. This seems to be a common problem. *tr
ODI 10268319
Seats
Driver side seat mount broke (lower left side) and left back support mount broke. *tr
ODI 10328717
Seats
Driver's seat broke away from the seat frame when driving after applying brakes. *tr
ODI 10300375
Exterior Lighting · Seats · Visibility
Rear brake and safety lights on 2001 jeep keep not working flaw in workmanship and construction of assembly. Driver seat coming lose at base brackets that slid the seat back and forward. Window lifts break constantly. Blower door brakes ceasing defrost and windows fog during cold days. *tr
ODI 10314502
Seats
I have a 2001 jeep grand cherokee laredo and while driving on the highway the drivers seat just snapped causing me to fall in the rear seat.. I lost control and drove off the right side of the road into the woods thankfully not hitting anything nor doing anymore damage to my vehicle. But contacted my local dealer who stated he had heard there was a problem with the seats but there was no recall nor anything he could…
Crash reported
ODI 10343634
Seats
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the metal frame underneath the driver's seat split in half from the bolt. As a result, the seat was not secured properly in the vehicle. In order to repair the failure, the contact must find a seat or a frame. The dealer stated that the repair would cost $600 and no recall was available. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was 109,000.
ODI 10258462
Seats
2001 jeep grand cherokee front seat metal underneath broke. Metal broke away from the bolt. *tr
ODI 10262613
Seats
Drivers seat frame has broken on 2001 jeep grand cherokee laredo. *tr
ODI 10409147
Seats
My drivers side front seat on my jeep grand cherokee broke, we had it welded back twice, but the entire track and the back of the seat are broken. It's very unsafe to drive and apparently this is very common on these jeeps. I don't understand how jeep can make a vehicle with such an unsafe part. It really should be recalled. I know of a poll for this particular defect and 1703 people have signed that the same thing…
ODI 10354144
Seats
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 10-25 mph, the contact heard a grinding noise coming from the driver's seat. The seat began to detach from the mount and the metal was torn away. The vehicle has not been taken to the dealer for repair. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was 130,000.
ODI 10253186
Seats
Broken support on drivers seat on 2001 jeep grand cherokee laredo. *tr
ODI 10300104
Seats
Driver seat is broken, seat leans to the back and right. *tr
ODI 10273100