2001 Jeep Cherokee vs 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2001 Jeep Cherokee | 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 229 | 883 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 44 | 79 |
| Investigations | 1 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 25 | 80 |
| Fire reports | 13 | 15 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 15–18 | 15–16 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 59,825 mi | 70,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Jeep Cherokee | Jeep Grand Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 9 | 244 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 53 | 196 |
| Seats | 18 | 131 |
| Power Train | 24 | 102 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 37 | 53 |
| Electrical System | 19 | 42 |
| Steering | 16 | 37 |
| Air Bags | 21 | 26 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 44 | 101 |
| Stalling | 12 | 31 |
| Rust / corrosion | 7 | 11 |
| Check engine light | 6 | 0 |
| Overheating | 5 | 13 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 17 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 14 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 9 |
2001 Jeep Cherokee
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.