2001 Jeep Cherokee engine problems
The 2001 Jeep Cherokee has 51 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 16% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
51
Engine complaints
16%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“INSURED NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER HOOD AND GOT OUT OF VEHICLE, THERE WAS FIRE UNDER THE HOOD, INSURED WAS NOT SURE IF ELECTICAL OR FUEL RELATED. CLAIM NUMBER 45-8024-144. *YH ”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2001 Jeep Cherokee have?
NHTSA has 51 complaints about the 2001 Jeep Cherokee engine — 16% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.