2001 Jeep Wrangler engine and engine cooling problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2001 Jeep Wrangler — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 jeep wrangler. While driving approximately 45 mph, the engine warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was maneuvered to a safe location. The contact noticed the engine overheated and the radiator reservoir was empty. The contact dispensed…”
filed Dec 22, 2011
“I have an 01 jeep tj wrangler, I have recently noticed a drop in performance along with slowly vanishing coolant. Several days ago while in traffic, the oil pressure dropped low enough to set off the check engine light. As soon as I began driving again the oil pressure raised high enough to to…”
filed Jul 20, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Wrangler years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Wrangler | 2 | 1% |
| 2022 Wrangler | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 Wrangler | 3 | 0% |
| 2020 Wrangler | 5 | 1% |
| 2019 Wrangler | 5 | 1% |
| 2018 Wrangler | 3 | 0% |
| 2017 Wrangler | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 Wrangler | 5 | 1% |
| 2015 Wrangler | 4 | 1% |
| 2014 Wrangler | 9 | 1% |
| 2013 Wrangler | 4 | 1% |
| 2012 Wrangler | 7 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Jeep Wrangler
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.