2001 Jeep Wrangler structure problems
38 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2001 Jeep Wrangler — 22% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My jeep was making grinding sounds when I shifted gears. At first it was just a quick grind (metal against metal). Then it got progressively worse as this last week went by. It became almost impossible to shift into reverse and it would pop out of gear unexpectedly while going down the road.luckily…”
filed Sep 28, 2019
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 jeep wrangler. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the frame of the vehicle was completely rusted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who confirmed that the vehicle's frame was rusted. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not…”
filed Jul 10, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
3100519 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
3100319 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
31-005-19 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019
Structure problems in other Wrangler years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Wrangler | 1 | 2% |
| 2024 Wrangler | 1 | 0% |
| 2023 Wrangler | 7 | 2% |
| 2022 Wrangler | 4 | 1% |
| 2021 Wrangler | 15 | 2% |
| 2020 Wrangler | 16 | 3% |
| 2019 Wrangler | 22 | 3% |
| 2018 Wrangler | 96 | 5% |
| 2017 Wrangler | 19 | 6% |
| 2016 Wrangler | 18 | 4% |
| 2015 Wrangler | 22 | 5% |
| 2014 Wrangler | 20 | 3% |
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.