2001 Jeep Cherokee: engine overheating

6 of the 226 complaints about the 2001 Jeep Cherokee describe engine overheating.

owner complaints: 6
of this car's complaints: 3%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 8 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Engine overheating by model year

2021
1
2020
2
2019
13
2018
7
2017
8
2016
17
2015
19
2014
18
2001
6
2000
23
1999
2
1998
1
1997
3
1996
5
1995
2
1994
5
1992
1
1990
3

What owners say

Filed Jan 21, 2011 · Engine · 78,585 miles · CA

1. Vehicle was losing coolant but nothing showing up in the engine oil coolant or burning out the tail pipe. I was going through about a half gallon per week. Vehicle maintained loss of coolant for about 6 months, the added problem of lost oil pressure then became a problem. 2.eventually the head started leaking bad enough that coolant was present in the oil, at which point the problem was present and able to diagnose. 3. At that point the main bearings were a complete loss and determined that the cam bearings were gone as well and had to replace the entire motor.

Filed Sep 1, 2008 · Electrical, Engine · 152,000 miles · MN

The engine has 150,00 miles. It is losing coolant with no puddles to show for it. The oil pressure gauge shows 0 at idle. The engine constantly overheats. No sign of head gasket leak. Coolant overflow tank fills with coolant/oil/rust mixture after running the engine for 5 minutes. Door locks don't work sometimes. Tail lights work on and off while the lights are off. All problems started within the last year.

Filed May 7, 2008 · Engine · 58,000 miles · IL

First, engine began to loose overheat and loose coolant at 55,000m - 1 qt every 200 - 300 miles. No leak found by mechanic. Loss continued. Then loss of oil pressure when engine was warmed fully. Pressure drops at all RPM but down to 0 when idle is below 1300 RPM( (at idle). Cannot find leak but have been advised on several forums that this year (98 - 01) jeep 4.0 engines have a very high failure rate related to this problem. The problem appears to be a faulty engine casting prone to internal cracking, causing coolant loss and loss of oil pressure. Jeep dealer denies and knowledge of this issue. But, jeep sent a special letter to buyers of this year/model jeep cherokee that they were desperate to buy as many of this year make/model as they could and would provide a reasonable trade-in value. They did not specify why they would need to acquire so many of this particular used year/model jeep cherokees.

Filed Apr 29, 2004 · Engine · 58,000 miles · OH

While driving vehicle overheated. Vehicle was taken to an independent shop, and mechanic determined that intake manifold cracked, and coolant spilled inside the engine. Technician indicated the need to be replace the entire engine, vehicle had only 58,000 miles.

Filed Jul 25, 2002 · Acceleration, Brakes · UT

Consumer states front rotors continue to warp after (2) replacements. When ever the truck hits a bump while traveling 50 MPH or above will shake violently. Owner is concerned about controlling the truck when this happens. *jb also the upper and lower ball joint was loose which was causing the steering wheel to shake, the transfer case was loose, the gasket and thermostat was replaced due to a coolant leak, cruise control was inoperative, the air condition and heater only blows at defrost vents, the rear luggage rail came out.

Filed Jun 26, 2002 · Brakes · WV

When applying brakes, vehicle vibrates/shakes severely. Dealer notified and informed consumer that front brake rotors were out of round due to overheating. *ak