2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Jeep Grand Cherokee 2001

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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%)

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2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (18%)

$500 - $999 (27%)

$100 - $499 (36%)

< $100 (18%)

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Chart based on 11 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

130000 mi

US $950
seepage from differential caused by 'stiff' U joint- resealed diffential and replaced u joint - can runs vastly quieter and gas mileage up slightly rebuilt rear differential and install ne wU joint - stopped whine from rear end 
137000 mi

US $400
pressure sensor was intermittently hold high pressure causing hard upshift from 2n d to 3rd gear for 45RFE transmission -after extensive diagnosis pressurer sensor replaced and trans runs smoother than at any time in 8 yrs car owned 

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2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

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

153000 mi

US $265
A valve plate helping to control which gear the transmission is shifted into bent and had to be replaced. the bent valvle control plate limited the vehicle to driving in 1st and 2nd gear only. 
122000 mi

US $1000
Rear end was making howling noise so I replaced it with a used rear end. Replaced springs while I was there. 
178500 mi

US $1600
Transmission pumps failed. Causing rebuild to be needed. 
198000 mi

US $900
rear axle seals leaking; replaced axle seals, bearings, and emergency brake shoes. 
216200 mi

US $300
PCM/ECM went bad. Idle would drop so low at stoplights that the engine would die. I ordered and installed a remanufactured PCM over the internet. The engine no longer dies, but it still shows a PCM failure CEL code. 
224200 mi Rebuilt PCM/ECM went bad. Temporarily installed a spare unit until I can order another rebuilt unit. 

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2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

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

178300 mi Rear axle seals 
131500 mi

US $300
Both rear differential and transaxle are leaking fluid, going to get estimates on repairs. No problems in driving yet but need to fix before fluid levels get too low. Hopefully a plug or seal. 

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2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Transmission Problems

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