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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%)
Chart based on 90 repairs.
2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (14%)
$500 - $999 (17%)
$100 - $499 (42%)
< $100 (26%)
Chart based on 69 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
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| Jeep Grand Cherokee in Massachusetts, United States Sep 2012 - Oct 2012 | |||
| Oct 2012160000 miUS $600 | replace radiator | ||
2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV
235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| Jeep Grand Cherokee in California, United States Apr 2008 - Nov 2016 | |||
| Oct 200865035 miUS $825 | rear hatch 'buzzes and fails to operate - new hatch liftgate lock installed power steering pump and high pressure line leaking, installed new hydraulic fan, pwr steering pump, fluid, hi pressure line, and pully | ||
| Jul 201083102 miUS $299 | Install new heater core & dcoors, repair/repalce missing nuts & bolts to properly remount heater box, new blend door,circulation doors install new tie rods { ES3492, 3493,3494, 3495 ] and realign front end | ||
| Aug 201083681 miUS $260 | install new sway bar links and bushings | ||
| Nov 201086767 miUS $646 | install new radiator & thermostat, coolant | ||
| Jan 201190234 miUS $401 | driver's window regulator failed, removed and replaced | ||
| Nov 2011103159 miUS $387 | codes P1281- engine is cold too long -P0700 - EATX trasn DTS's present - P0725 engine speed sensor - P0320 no crank ref signal a tPCM - replaced cam and crank sensors and retest OK | ||
| Apr 2014130000 miUS $600 | fan resistor switch and blower motor kit parts rear brake overhaul - rotors, calipers, pads | ||
| May 2014130000 miUS $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 | ||
| Jan 2015114859 miUS $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 | ||
| Jul 2015150000 miUS $450 | water pump seal failed, installed new water pump & coolant | ||
| Nov 2016172000 mi | valves on 1 cyl failed and engine needed new engine due to damage -decided to donate car | ||
| Jeep Grand Cherokee in Florida, United States Sep 2011 - Oct 2011 | |||
| Oct 2011137000 mi | The crankshaft sensor went out. The guy who sold me the car replaced it free. The starter was replaced, also just a sensor. The guy who sold me the car also replaced it. | ||
2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV
235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
| Jeep Grand Cherokee in New Hampshire, United States Aug 2015 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Jan 201699700 miUS $50 | Failure of crank shaft position sensor, sensor replaced | ||
| Aug 201696700 miUS $150 | failed thermostat/thermostat housing. Flushed coolant system and replaced thermostat and housing | ||
| Nov 201698900 miUS $600 | Gas tank support/shield was rusted through - cost for replacement and installation | ||
| Dec 2016101000 miUS $100 | pedal had been becoming increasingly spongey - fluid was dirty and system was flushed. | ||
| Jeep Grand Cherokee in Illinois, United States May 2015 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Aug 2015122000 miUS $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 | ||
| Apr 2016125300 miUS $35 | Heater blower fan only operated on high. Replaced the blower motor resistor. | ||
| Jun 2016127000 miUS $20 | Frosted headlamps from oxidation. Sanded with 400 wet, then 800 wet, then 1500 wet. Not difficult, but laborious. Then coated with Rustoleum non yellowing uv resistant clear coat. Turned out very well. | ||
| May 2018131000 miUS $150 | Rear pads, rotors, and left rear caliper replaced Replaced power steering pump | ||
| Jeep Grand Cherokee in Iowa, United States Mar 2015 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Jun 2015153000 miUS $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. | ||
| Oct 2016162000 mi | Engine seized due to lack of oil. | ||
| Jeep Grand Cherokee in Texas, United States Jun 2012 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Aug 2012178500 miUS $1600 | Transmission pumps failed. Causing rebuild to be needed. | ||
| Oct 2012181000 miUS $200 | Gaskets worn on hoses at compressor. Replaced and recharcged. Locking mechanism in the rear lift gate. | ||
| Jeep Grand Cherokee in Connecticut, United States Jan 2012 - Feb 2012 | |||
| Feb 2012151000 miUS $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 | ||
| Jeep Grand Cherokee in Missouri, United States Jul 2015 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Jul 2017122000 miUS $1000 | Rear end was making howling noise so I replaced it with a used rear end. Replaced springs while I was there. | ||
| Jeep Grand Cherokee in Connecticut, United States Jun 2017 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Jul 2017175645 miUS $360 | Replaced lower rear control arms, previous arms had bushing covers rusted out. This caused steering to occasionally jerk in one direction or another while driving. Issue fixed. | ||
| Jeep Grand Cherokee in Virginia, United States Aug 2011 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Jun 2012135000 miUS $900 | Check Engine Light - replace O2 sensor and spark plugs and filters and oil change (Synthetic) | ||
| Mar 2013139000 miUS $1200 | complete failure of power steering pump battery died | ||
| Oct 2013147000 miUS $500 | Power steering pump died again (3rd time in less than a year) Rear Brake Light assy burned out and rear tailgate lock burned out | ||
| Nov 2013147300 miUS $400 | Blown wheel cylinder | ||
| Jeep Grand Cherokee in Missouri, United States Nov 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 2011198000 miUS $900 | dropped valve seat; replaced engine with rebuild rear axle seals leaking; replaced axle seals, bearings, and emergency brake shoes. | ||
| Jul 2012206000 miUS $130 | rear power window regulator failed; replaced with a new one from parts store | ||
| Oct 2012209700 miUS $100 | second rear window regulator broke. replaced with a new one from the parts store. | ||
| Jul 2013216200 miUS $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. | ||
| Dec 2013218000 mi | the replacement PCM triggers DTC P0601 for "internal memory checksum error" which prevents it from passing the emission tests. 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. | ||
| May 2014220300 miUS $300 | Alternator failed and needed replaces | ||
| Jun 2014220000 miUS $70 | MAP sensor went bad and required replacement. | ||
| Dec 2014222000 mi | back passenger window cable broke. | ||
| Oct 2015224200 mi | Rebuilt PCM/ECM went bad. Temporarily installed a spare unit until I can order another rebuilt unit. | ||
| Dec 2017232000 miUS $400 | New brake pads, rotors, and a few wheel studs. | ||
| Jeep Grand Cherokee in Texas, United States Jul 2014 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Sep 2014151000 miUS $600 | Radiator cracked and had to be replaced. | ||
| Jeep Grand Cherokee in Minnesota, United States Aug 2010 - Oct 2011 | |||
| Jul 2010113000 miUS $100 | Changed passenger side window motor/regulator | ||
| Aug 2010114000 miUS $100 | Drivers side window motor/regulator | ||
| Sep 2010118000 miUS $300 | New radiator and thermostat | ||
| Dec 2010120000 miUS $1500 | passenger side repainted and new side mirror due to hitting a post in winter | ||
| Mar 2011125000 miUS $120 | Replaced leaking rear brake caliper, and rear pads and rotors on both sides. | ||
| Apr 2011126000 miUS $150 | Replaced all 4 tie rod ends and steering stabilizer | ||
| Jun 2011128000 mi | Windshield replaced due to crack from road debris | ||
2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV
195-horsepower 4.0L I6 w/DoD 4-speed automatic RWD
| Jeep Grand Cherokee in Michigan, United States Nov 2012 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Dec 2012181000 mi | I am not fixing this again....at 30,000 miles in 2005 under warranty we changed out a blown engine and now on Wednesday Dec 5, 2012, the engine blew again. I am selling this to another local guy that fixes Jeeps up all the time. | ||
2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV
195-horsepower 4.0L I6 w/DoD 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Jeep Grand Cherokee in Arkansas, United States Aug 2011 - Feb 2013 | |||
| May 2012196400 miUS $417 | AC condenser/cleaner line failed, required unit to be replaced. | ||
| Sep 2012200000 miUS $1200 | Replaced AC compressor, lines & valve. | ||
| Oct 2012201000 miUS $70 | Drivers rear window regulator motor failed; ordered part online, replaced. Simple. | ||
| Jan 2013206000 miUS $1800 | Engine had catastrophic failure; hole in side of block. Replaced engine. Also replaced brake pads, front left driveshaft (boot torn) and hub bearing. | ||
| Jeep Grand Cherokee in Arkansas, United States Jun 2012 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Jul 2013178300 mi | Rear axle seals | ||
| Jeep Grand Cherokee in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2014 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Mar 201496000 miUS $1700 | power steering fluid leak. had high/low pressure hoses replaced exhaust system realigned. was coming loose with lots of rattling. state inspection and oil change also | ||
| Jeep Grand Cherokee in Michigan, United States Apr 2013 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Feb 2016266900 miUS $800 | Complete brake job, new calipers, rotors, pads and 2 brake lines. | ||
| Jeep Grand Cherokee in Minnesota, United States Aug 2011 - Jun 2015 | |||
| May 2011122000 miUS $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 | ||
| Jan 2012126000 miUS $150 | New starter | ||
| Oct 2012131000 miUS $100 | Drivers seat frame broke at bolt locations in two spots...had to drill extra holes and put angle iron reinforcement bars under seat (new frame cost $400 on a vehicle worth not much over $4k). Car's been good otherwise. | ||
| Nov 2012131500 miUS $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. | ||
| Sep 2013137000 miUS $60 | Power window assembly for passenger front seat (cable snapped) | ||
2000.5 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV
235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
| Jeep Grand Cherokee in Northern Territory, Australia Jan 2012 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Feb 201298140 mi | Failure of plastic lug for power window bracket. Replaced with second hand part as I have a vehicle for spares. Starter motor subjected to water immersion. Part was indicating wear prior to immersion Vehicle started over heating after radiator repair. Diagnosed as fan clutch issue. Replaced fan clutch, thermostat, housing and replaced coolant. | ||
| Apr 201299700 miA $3500 | Front diff overhaul, replaced rear seals on diff, | ||
| Aug 2012103200 miA $220 | Fading rear R shock. replaced all shock absorbers with Bilsteins to suit 2.5 inch lift. Full service of vehicle and changed out 2 x oxygen sensors (federal / not Californian) | ||
| Jul 2013111380 miA $1800 | Bushes worn in rear suspension and replaced with new -Addco 1" rear antisway bar -Energy greaseable bar mount bushings -IRO rear extended endlinks -rear lower control arms -rear upper control arm -rear upper control arm balljoint Replace brake cables and hand brake failed, and check brakes in general. Loud squeal that turned out to be pad clip bent and touching rotor. | ||
| Nov 2013113960 miA $330 | Jeep in for wheel alignment and right side outer boot replaced due to tear. | ||
| Dec 2014119660 miA $265 | Power steering system making noise. Diagnosis, flush p/steering system with recommendation to change power steering pump. Ordered. Parking brake cable snapped at handbrake lever. Replacement part ordered and replaced. | ||
| Jan 2015115600 mi | Replaced power steering unit. Renewed power steering fluid. | ||
| Jun 2016133920 miA $325 | Dead wobbles from rightside bushes wear. Replaced A frame rubbers and sway bar rubber. Friend drove car and noticed the issues straight away. | ||
| Mar 2022152520 miA $3000 | Full replacement of steering components and engine mounts, | ||
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