2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee body problems

Filed Aug 7, 2019 · Body · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 jeep grand cherokee. The contact's vehicle was included in customer satisfaction recall number: n47 regarding a defect with the structure. A potential failure or fire could occur if the rear of the vehicle were impacted. The manufacturer recall required that a hitch be added to the rear of the vehicle to prevent the possible failure. The manufacturer was notified twice of the failure. The first time the manufacturer was notified, the representative informed the contact that the vehicle was eligible for the recall. When the contact took the vehicle to be serviced at haasz automall of ravenna (4886 oh-59, ravenna, oh 44266, (330) 296-2866), the dealer refused. The contact was informed that the vehicle did not qualify for the repair. When the contact called the dealer back the second time, the representative informed him again that the vehicle did not qualify. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Filed May 30, 2019 · Body, Fuel system · 80,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the fuel tank gathered rust and corrosion. Also, the undercarriage was corroded and pieces were falling off. The contact believed that the fuel tank cover may have fallen off and it was wet; however, the contact was unsure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed Jul 25, 2017 · Body, Fuel system · 103,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the fuel tank was below the bumper. The dealer riverhead dodge (located at 642 w main st, riverhead, ny 11901; (631) 727-1040) was contacted and confirmed that there was nothing the dealer could do since there was no recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted at 866‑814‑1480 and stated that there was no recalls and nothing could be done. The contact was advised to take the vehicle for an inspection. The failure mileage was 103,000.

Filed Sep 18, 2015 · Body, Engine · CA · crash

Vehicle was crashed into a cement pole head on. Radiator broken completely, engine as been pushed up all the way to the windshield, headlight flew off tires popped, yet airbag didn't deploy. As a result I suffer from chest and rib bruising from hitting steering wheel.

Filed Jul 7, 2014 · Body, Seats · NC

Driver's seat lh seat base frame cracked through and broke off. Seems to be an issue with a lot of jeep models. Drivers seat became a "rocking chair" with potential to be thrown from the vehicle during a crash or lose control of vehicle if seat completely comes off the frame. Why has this not been recalled already with the large number of vehicles impacted?

Filed Jan 29, 2013 · Body, Engine · 142,000 miles · CO · crash · fire

I was driving in the rain going the speed limit. My jeep hit a pool of water on the surface of the highway and started to skid and hydroploane. The next thing I knew it was flipping over and landed on the shoulder of the highway. I was lucky to be wearing my seat belt. I was suspended upside down by my seatbelt. I was able to unbuckle it and crawl out the drivers side window which was completely blown out. Seconds after I got out of the car it burst into flames and the entire vehicle was engulfed and burned completely inside and out. There was nothing left of it but burnt frame. As soon as the car came to a stop upside down, I smelled gas and just a minute or two later the car was totally burned up.

Filed Sep 17, 2008 · Body, Seats · 52,000 miles · CT

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 jeep grand cherokee. While driving approximately 2 MPH, the driver's seat disengaged from the frame and abruptly extended to the back seat. There were no warnings or injuries. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic on three separate occasions for identical failures and the driver's seat was replaced. The contact was concerned of the safety risk involved. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 52,000 and current mileage was 89,000.

Filed Sep 19, 2007 · Body · 65,407 miles · AZ

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 jeep grand cherokee. While attempting to lift the window portion of the lift gate, the window slammed down on the contact's head. She lifted up the window a second time and it slammed down on her head again. She noticed that the two window hinges were extremely loose. The dealer was notified and would not waive the contact's deductible. The current and failure mileages were 65,407.

Filed May 17, 2007 · Body, Electrical · SC

The engine revved at a very high rpms when starting. When changing gears it made a loud clung sound and wanted to lunge into that direction. The vehicle has never shifted properly between gears. It was almost like it was slipping, and then finding the right gear. It was not a smooth transmission either. Since I purchased the vehicle a little over 1-1/2 years ago the car has been in the shop more than 15 times. The dealers could not find the cause of the problem. I had to replace a transmission sensor, 02 sensor, sun roof, rear end, and cd player. The heater blend door had to be replaced , which didn't sound expensive, but the fix was to remove the entire heater plenum and replace the broken door, stop and drive assembly. Cost $890.00.

Filed Oct 24, 2004 · Body · 57,000 miles · CO

The suvs resistor-blower motor, which is part of the A/C, heater and blower system, failed. Lithia jeep service representatives, who diagnosed and repaired the unit, indicated its placement is too close to a major heat source in the car; the excessive heat has caused the unit to fail early. The service rep indicated that while the unit failed before the third anniversary of the vehicle, which was new when purchased, the miles were beyond the warranty level. The representative further indicated that jeep has since redesigned the part and/or location, preventing the problem from occurring in later model vehicles.