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2001 Jeep Cherokee repairs by problem area

Engine (30%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (20%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (30%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (7%)

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2001 Jeep Cherokee repair cost distribution

$2500+ (4%)

$1000 - $2499 (4%)

$500 - $999 (9%)

$100 - $499 (43%)

< $100 (39%)

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Chart based on 23 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2001 Jeep Cherokee

Engine not specified

Jeep Cherokee in Illinois, United States
Oct 2014 - Dec 2014
Oct 2014

192000 mi

US $220
Low voltage, check gauges light. New battery, still low voltage. New alternator, issue resolved. 195,000 on factory alternator! 
Jeep Cherokee in West Virginia, United States
May 2016 - Aug 2017
Jun 2017

164000 mi

US $125
Brake lines rusted and blew out again. This time it was the front brakes. Likely caused by high amount of salt on roads in the winter. 

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2001 Jeep Cherokee 4dr SUV

190-horsepower 4.0L I6 4-speed automatic RWD

Jeep Cherokee in New York, United States
Sep 2012 - Jan 2013
Sep 2012

55000 mi
Front axle stabilizer bar broke off. Repaired. Back wiper repaired. A wire had corroded. Cleaned and reconnected. 4x4 light repaired. Replaced either the light bulb or a sensor on the transfer case. Jeep would not start. Replaced coolant sensor. replaced coolant sensor after no start.Broken stabilizer bars repalced,wiper motor fixed.All fixed under used car warranty. 

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2001 Jeep Cherokee 4dr SUV

190-horsepower 4.0L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

Jeep Cherokee in Michigan, United States
Dec 2014 - Mar 2016
Feb 2015

206600 mi

US $236
Sway bar links 
Jun 2015

208000 mi

US $380
Install Bilstein gas shocks. Had trouble removing rusty bolts from upper mounting points on rear shocks. Heated area with propane torch and applied penetrating oil. 
Dec 2015

211000 mi

US $220
Replaced radiator, water pump, thermostat, hoses, and serpentine belt. 
Feb 2016

212000 mi
Head warped blowing head gasket. Head machined flat and installed with new head bolts and head gasket 
Jeep Cherokee in New York, United States
Apr 2014 - May 2014
May 2014

108000 mi

US $500
Replaced coil pack because cylinder 4 misfiring. 
Jeep Cherokee in Illinois, United States
Mar 2014 - Aug 2014
Mar 2014

205000 mi

US $26
I replaced the rubber spring coil insulators/spacer. I saved about $400 doing it myself and it was pretty simple. 
Jun 2014

210000 mi

US $256
I needed an extra leaf spring, the stock leaf springs in the rear were not up to snuff. In fact they back end of the vehicle has dropped about 2 inches over the last 210,000 miles. 
Aug 2014

213000 mi

US $1000
Entire new rear end! what a pain! 
Jeep Cherokee in Ohio, United States
Sep 2012 - Jan 2013
Oct 2012

143500 mi
Garage said the compressor had to be replaced; declined repair. 
Jan 2013

146000 mi
Failed AC compressor. 
Jeep Cherokee in Nebraska, United States
Sep 2012 - Sep 2014
May 2014

98000 mi

US $112
New Battery Installed 
Jeep Cherokee in Pennsylvania, United States
Sep 2012 - Jun 2016
Nov 2014

204000 mi

US $362
Bad alternator not charging battery. 
Jun 2016

242000 mi

US $890
Replaced exhaust from catalytic converter back. Replaced radiator and water pump. 
Jeep Cherokee in Alberta, Canada
Feb 2013 - Mar 2013
Mar 2013

72540 mi
Replace front axle U-Joints replace clockspring washer fluid pump Idle Air Valve Replaced Tailgate Latch Handle Blower Motor Wiring Contacts Cleaned/Repaired Numerous Annoying Electrical Problems. Intermittant failures of numerous electrical systems. Cleaned and tightened all electrical grounds. Cleaned wiring harness contacts on all major connectors going to sensors/computer modules. 

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2001 Jeep Cherokee 4dr SUV

190-horsepower 4.0L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

Jeep Cherokee in Illinois, United States
Jun 2018 - Jun 2022
Apr 2018

80000 mi

US $34
Oil pressure gauge was reading low, so I picked up a new sensor at Autozone, unscrewed the old one and screwed the new one in. Cost was $34. 
Jun 2022

83000 mi

US $3500
Head developed a small crack and was replaced with a new head 

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