2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Jeep Grand Cherokee 2001

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee repairs by problem area

Engine (23%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)

Brakes and Traction Control (10%)

Suspension and Steering (17%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (7%)

Select a problem area

Show all problems

Need advice about a specific Jeep Grand Cherokee problem?

Chart based on 90 repairs.
See TSBs and recalls for the 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (19%)

$500 - $999 (5%)

$100 - $499 (52%)

< $100 (24%)

Worried about potential repair costs? An extended warranty can provide peace of mind.

Chart based on 21 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD

65035 mi

US $316
rear hatch 'buzzes and fails to operate - new hatch liftgate lock installed 
83102 mi

US $1621
Install new heater core & dcoors, repair/repalce missing nuts & bolts to properly remount heater box, new blend door,circulation doors 
130000 mi

US $275
fan resistor switch and blower motor kit parts 
137000 mi The starter was replaced, also just a sensor. The guy who sold me the car also replaced it. 

Return to top

2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range

122000 mi

US $5
Left turn signal periodically would not function. Found a hack on Youtube to disassemble and solder several connections inside the flasher module (a $65 aftermarket replacement item). About an hour to remove and solder the terminals inside 
125300 mi

US $35
Heater blower fan only operated on high. Replaced the blower motor resistor. 
113000 mi

US $100
Changed passenger side window motor/regulator 
114000 mi

US $100
Drivers side window motor/regulator 
181000 mi

US $200
Gaskets worn on hoses at compressor. Replaced and recharcged. Locking mechanism in the rear lift gate. 
206000 mi

US $130
rear power window regulator failed; replaced with a new one from parts store 
209700 mi

US $100
second rear window regulator broke. replaced with a new one from the parts store. 
218000 mi Climate control blower motor connector went bad causing intermittent failure of the heat/ac blower. Temporarily fixed by using a block of wood to shim the blower motor wiring connector so that it would make contact. 
220300 mi

US $300
Alternator failed and needed replaces 
139000 mi

US $1200
battery died 
147000 mi

US $500
Rear Brake Light assy burned out and rear tailgate lock burned out 
151000 mi

US $2100
The a/c and heat problems require the dealer to take apart the dash for a cost of $700, just for diagnosis. The blend doors are an issue for this vehicle and were replace, along with the heater core and other components related to the a/c 

Return to top

2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

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

196400 mi

US $417
AC condenser/cleaner line failed, required unit to be replaced. 
200000 mi

US $1200
Replaced AC compressor, lines & valve. 
201000 mi

US $70
Drivers rear window regulator motor failed; ordered part online, replaced. Simple. 
122000 mi

US $325
TWO repairs=coolant fan relay (not engine fan) stuck on=shop repair $300 incl jump+diags (needed to pull front bumper off to reach). Then torsion bar on front end rusted; shop wanted $250 but can get $25 part,self. 1st reps 3 yrs,good qual 
126000 mi

US $150
New starter 

Return to top

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Jeep models.

2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Electrical Problems

See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. To see how frequently 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.