Takata recall my vehicle was in motion traveling about 50 MPH when it lost control on a wet road. The car slid across the road, over a small ditch, and head on into a tree. The car bounced from the tree and swiped the drivers side with another tree and finally bouncing back towards the road. The road was slightly curved downhill in a small town. I attempted to use my brakes while out of control but they were ineffective. The weather conditions were thunderstorms on and off, raining in the area of the accident. I believe the airbag is the safety risk. The car hit the tree in the center of the grill which cracked the radiator, twisted the motor mounts, damaged the suspension, folded the frame and several other fractures. The airbag never deployed, both a body shop and the towing company said it should have deployed. The car is considered totaled. I was immediately taken to the emergency room. Injury's to the driver include broken ribs, sprained ankle, bruised muscles, and a cut on my forehead that required 5 stitches among a few more minor injury's. I also believe the tall steering wheel kept me from being ejected.
2001 Jeep Wrangler body complaints
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2001 jeep wrangler sport, frame is rusting from inside out due to improper drainage holes. Currently with 139,000 miles the center skid plate/transfer case mount is ready to drop out of the vehicle. The front control arm has also broke off requiring estensive repairs.
This is been an ongoing problem since I purchased this vehicle the frame is pretty much completely rotted away basically since the day I bought it it is cost me almost $4000 to get the frame repair of repeatably. One such time my transmission and transfer case actually fell out because the skid plate rotted out for bolts on. This specific repair cost me almost $3000 to fix as I had to get another transfer case and a newport of rail made. I also have my rear upper control arm mounts rust off of the frame destroying my rear axle . That was another $2000 replacement. I have seen instances at the shop where ports of falling off of these vehicles due to the same issue. I respect the toyota recall the rusted frames and I think it's finally time to make chrysler do the same . They have known this is an issue since the 80s and continue to do this.
(*note: I live in ct, USA. I park my jeep in the garage when it snows, and in the driveway the rest of the time.) while retrieving something out of the back seat, I stepped up on the running board (aka. Side step) and as I leaned in, it ripped right out of the frame. Within a month of this, my skid plate rotted out of the frame and left my transmission unsupported and my universal joint hanging at 30 degree angle. I brought it to my mechanic, who told me to take it straight to a body shop. It's been there two weeks now! I purchased 2 skid plate mount replacements which they are welding on right now. *note: I'd upload pictures of my frame, but my jeep is still in the shop. So... (attached) are some pictures of the running board and rusted-out mounts.
The frame on the tj model years wranglers are made in a box design with no drain holes at the bottom so when water or other corrosives get in they are trapped and this makes the frame rust from the inside out. By the time this is detected it's to late ,the frame is unsafe and won't pas inspection. Don't wait until someone is killed because off this very unsafe design, do something now.
The frame has rusted to a unsafe condition because of bad metal and bad design.
When sitting in my driveway with the engine running I noticed a burnt odor smell from the dash area. The air conditioner was running on high blower and on the max setting of internal air flow. The blower stopped working shortly after this happened. Upon inspection of the blower switch I found the switch had started to burn and melt at the connection for the max blower speed. I have replaced the switch twice now with the same problem,the circuit needs a relay in it to prevent the blower switch from over heating and causing the wire from burning up. At no time was the fuse blown on the circuit.
The wrangler frame is extremely prone to rust and is very easily rotted out over the years. I believe this is due to a design flaw on chryslers part. There are no drainage points at the lowest parts of the frame which holds in water and road salt and accelerates rust.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 jeep wrangler. The contact stated that the rear sub frame was corroded. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
Driving over a railroad tracks, heard a pop. Discovered the frame by the trailer arm, on right hand side became completely detached, as it had rusted through.
Hit a small rough spot in the road, noticed a rumbling right after. Stopped to check - noticed skid plate hanging down on one side . Frame had rusted through allowing skid plate and transmission to sag. Further checking revealed frame is rusted through in multiple places. In the process of getting an estimate of possible repair though the mechanic was not encouraging.. Apparently this is very common on the tj series of wrangler. Disappointing, considering a few well placed drainage holes may have prevented it. Hopefully jeep has taken steps to prevent this happening in the future . I had a ford f150 for 13 years & the frame was still solid the day I parked it. I really enjoy my jeep , but it may be time to switch. :-( updated 4/24/15
All jeep wranglers from 1987-2006 have a major problem with the frames rusting out cause them to be unsafe for driving on public road unless the frame is repaired or replaced, my frame on my 2001 jeep rusted out with only 92000 miles on it. This is caused by the frame not being preped, painted, and designed properly allowing water to sit in the frame because there are no drain holes at the lowest point of the frame.
Removed transmission cross member to replace clutch. Found complete bottom of frame rusted from inside so as to make unsafe to drive. Since have found that new frame is not available and if a used frame is found it to is rusted as to be dangerous. Have checked online and found this to be a common problem. I work in collision repair and find this to be a serious fault. This needs to be addressed quickly before a death occurs. My son's jeep would kill him in an accident.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 jeep wrangler. The contact stated that while having the vehicle serviced for routine maintenance, the vehicle was diagnosed as the frame being rusted and corroded from the front control arm to the rear control arm. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 140,000. The VIN was unavailable.
I was driving in the mountains and noticed an unusual noise under my jeep and got out to check it out and found that my frame had cracked under the passenger seat where the control arm is welded to the frame. After looking more closely, the frame has completely rusted through and is a hole has developed for approximately 20 inches along the center of the bottom of the frame rail and up and through where the control arm bracket is welded to the frame. There is only about 1 inch of weld still holding on the outside bracket. I was afraid to drive home. From the looks of the rust, the entire frame could buckle at any time. I am not a rock crawler and do not abuse my jeep. It is all stock and has really only been down dirt roads and not trails. Upon searching online, I found that many other wrangler owners are experiencing a similar problem several actually had their crossover support for the transmission fall out of the vehicle. I know these vehicles are 10 years old but we are talking about the frame here. This is unsafe and certainly a manufacturer defect or design oversight. After all, it is a jeep which is expected to get some use off road. I can't imagine what it would be like if I truly spent some time off road. Please take the necessary steps to at least let owners know there could be a problem. I normally don't look under my vehicle and this could have easily gone unnoticed and compromised the entire frame structure if I had an accident.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 jeep wrangler sport. The contact stated that the driver was traveling 65 MPH when the vehicle started to vibrate. The contact also confirmed the frame was corroded. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 78,105.
Re: major frame rot: we are the original owners of this vehicle and always maintained it per the schedule. I bought the jeep to my mechanic for some routine maintenance. When he removed the drivers side rear wheel he noticed serious frame rot. He told me the jeep is no longer safe to drive and not worth putting any more money into. When I got home, I scratched the rust with my fingernail and was easily able to poke my finger right through the frame. A quick internet search revealed the frame rot is a very common design flaw for the wrangler tj series. Apparently moisture, road debris, etc. Is allowed to enter the interior of the frame but nothing in the design allows for its exit. Since this creates a condition that allows the frame to rot from the inside-out, by the time it is discovered it is typically too late. Many companies now manufacture special frame pieces to repair the damage if you are one of the lucky ones who are made aware of what to look for before too much damage has been done. I sincerely hope jeep will treat this defect the way toyota did with the tacoma in 2008-2009!
Frame is rusted through at all points where skidplate attaches to frame!! The underside of the frame is rusted through/gone at the area where skidplate bolts to. As a result the skidplate is hanging down and not properly supporting transmission and transfer case.. Because of this hanging it is causing misalignment of the drivetrain.. Damaging components of the drivetrain. I cannot imaging if this goes undetected and the frame cracks and/or breaks while the vehicle is in motion, at what is the middle of the frame.
Frame rusted out and transmission was hanging under vehicle. Further inspection and the frame is rotted at rear suspension mounts. Checking on wrangler forums and many people are having the same frame issues. I'd hate to see what would happen when one of the rear frame pieces lets go while someone is going down the highway.
Jeep wrangler se, 2001. The front windshield glass cracked three times in the same location (near the drivers side windshield wiper). I think the stress crack is due to a defect in the front windshield structure of possiblyall 2001 jeep wrangler se models.
2001 jeep wrangler. Consumer writes in regards to rusted and cracked frame. *tgw consumer sent additional letter *tgw the consumer also stated the horn and cruise control hasn't worked in years and the air bag light has also been on for years.
I believe the jeep wrangler built by daimler chrysler has safety defects that constitute a series of safety hazards. 1. Automatic transmission shifts and engine RPM accelerating on breaking. On several occasions my jeep engine rpms raced and the vehicle leaped forward while breaking and coming to a stop. Since the problem does not happen with regularity the dealerships can find nothing wrong. 2. Front seat belts. The front seat belts do not retract smoothly, quickly and without getting caught in the door locking mechanism. 3. Full size doors. They do not close and secure fully as the door is ajar until you re-close the door with force. 4. Break noise. I get a consistent clack noise when applying the breaks. I have had the dealership work on this problem on five occasions to include a complete break service. The problem is still there. 4. Build quality. Since I bought the wrangler I have had the radiator replaced (it leaked), all the spark plugs replaced (rough idle), inside right door handle assist and snap on front floor mat replaced, the computer reprogrammed (they said the factory did not do it right), fuel pump replaced (gas leak), seals around gas tank and gas cap (vapor leak), and the rear seals (which were not covered under my chrysler extended warranty). 5. Chrysler extended warranty. Neither the dealership nor chrysler wanted to address the break problem without me paying for a break service.
The vehicle skidded went into a spin and rolled down an embankment while driving at 45 MPH, on an icy road. The roll bar broke upon impact. The cause of the roll bar breaking had not been determined.
2001 jeep wrangler has corrosion in the electrical box, air bag is corroded, problems with the wheel bearings and oil leak.*mr on the day of purchasing the vehicle there was a brake problem. There was a leak behind the passenger seat which caused the corrosion.
Driving through water results in chronic water accumulation in vehicle (front driver & passenger floor, rear driver & passenger floor, and tailgate floor). This began the very first time I drove through water with the vehicle. That was over 2 years ago. Since then, this problem has plagued my vehicle ... Occuring at least 3 major times since then. As a result, I've had damage to whatever happened to be on the floor at the time (books, clothes, shoes, wallet, purse). Not to mention the smell!
The vehicle was destroyed in a fire, in which fire officials stated the fire started in the dashboard, however consumer received a recall notice regarding the ignition switch and felt the fire damage was a result of the recall.*jg
While driving transmission starts to slip.*ak a new transmission had to be installed. There was a leaking tank seal. Water leaks through the A/C and heater hoses. There are holes at the bulk head. Theres a faulty key cylinder. The passenger door is difficult to open and close. There are 2 recalls on this vehicle. One for a faulty ignition switch and the other for hte intake manifold.
Why wait till an accident and or death occurs because of water damage to truck. They cant fix the problem with a factory gasket, having to plaster silicone with a new gasket is not the answer. A new jeep relacement is in order. I asked the help desk at daimler chrysler if in fact he would accept the new jeep after the dealer butchered the truck, replaced the gaskets and now is resorting to plaster the entire area with silicone, his reply was no way, I then asked him why do you think I am any different. I purchased a brand new vihicle not a used one. How long before the silicone cracks, what about water damage to the wiring harness, ie; the head lights, brake lights cruise control, any of a number of things could cause me to crash and or kill myself and or others ? I ask you is this fair?, I spent over $26,000 dollars so I would not have any problems.
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