Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2001 Jeep Wrangler has 7 recalls, 177 complaints.
7
Recalls
177
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026
06E022000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT BRAKE CYLINDERS FOR CERTAIN FORD, DAIMLERCHRYSLER, AND JEEP PASSENGER VEHICLE...
06E026000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME CO...
02V075000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, WATER AND IMPURITIES CAN ENTER INTO THE IGNITION SWITCH, CAUSING A SHORT CIRCUIT.
06E011000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET AIRTEX ELECTRIC FUEL PUMPS INSTALLED FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR CERTAIN 1997-2004 JEEP WRANGLER; 1997-2001 JEEP CHEROKEE...
00V366000
CHILD SEAT
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 225, "CHI...
02V104000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4.0L ENGINE ONLY, THE DESIGN OF THE INTAKE AND EXHAUST MANIFOLDS COULD ALLOW DEBRIS TO ACCUMULATE AT...
04E041000
EQUIPMENT
BESTOP AFTERMARKET REAR SHELL ROOF RACKS,MANUFACTURED BETWEEN APRIL 27 AND MAY 20, 2004, DESIGNED FOR USE WITH THE BESTOP HARDTOP MADE FOR THE 1986-19...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2001 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR.
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2024 | AIR BAGS | The airbag clock spring has failed causing an airbag light and shut down of airbag system. The part,... |
| Nov 30, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER | There is a known problem with the electrical wiring to the climate control panel including the blow... |
| Sep 25, 2019 | STRUCTURE | MY JEEP WAS MAKING GRINDING SOUNDS WHEN I SHIFTED GEARS. AT FIRST IT WAS JUST A QUICK GRIND (METAL A... |
| Dec 4, 2018 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | FRAME ROTTED BY TRAIL ARMS AND CENTER BY SKID PLATE WHY DID CHRYSLER NEVER RECALL THESE FAULTY FRAME... |
| Sep 13, 2018 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | SPONTANEOUS VEHICLE FIRE WHILE PARKED FOR TWO WEEKS |
| Jun 25, 2018 | STRUCTURE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 JEEP WRANGLER. UPON INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE... |
| Jun 7, 2018 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | THE FRAME ROTTED OUT WHERE THE SUSPENSION CONNECT TO THE FRAME |
| May 3, 2018 | STEERING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | DEFINITELY HAD A BAD EXPERIENCE WITH THE DEATH WOBBLE IN MY JEEP ALMOST CAUSING ME TO BE IN A CAR AC... |
| Apr 26, 2018 | STRUCTURE | ENTIRE FRAME IS RUSTED CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO FALL OUT. ALMOST MADE MY SON CRASH INTO A TREE A... |
| Feb 1, 2018 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | FRAME ROTTING FROM INSIDE OUT.THIS IS A SEVERE SAFETY CONCERN.THIS IS A PROBLEM RELATED TO CERTAIN Y... |
| Nov 14, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | TL-CONTACT OWNS A 2001 JEEP WRANGLER--- SPOKE WITH CHRYSLER --- CHRSYLER STATED NO RECALLS ON VEHICL... |
| Nov 9, 2017 | STRUCTURE | FRAME IS COMPLETELY RUSTED ONLY 90K MILES. THE TRANSMISSION DROPPED BECAUSE THE STRUCTURE HOLDING IT... |
| Aug 19, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I WAS DRIVING WITH THE AIR CONDITIONER ON WHEN I SMELLED BURNING PLASTIC, THEN SMOKE CAME OUT OF TH... |
| Apr 26, 2017 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | FUEL LEAKS FROM UNDER TANK AFTER FILLING UP WITH GAS AT GAS STATION |
| Apr 19, 2017 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | COMPLETE CORROSION THROUGH THE FRAME JUST BEHIND THE REAR UPPER AND LOWER TRAILING ARMS MOUNT LOCATI... |
| Apr 1, 2017 | STRUCTURE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS EXTENSIVE RUST AND CORR... |
| Nov 14, 2016 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | FRAME RUSTED COMPLETELY |
| Sep 19, 2016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I HAD A FIRE DUE TO A RECALLED IGNITION SWITCH THAT WAS NEVER REPAIRED, I HAD NO IDEA WHEN I BOUGHT ... |
| Sep 19, 2016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I LEFT MY TOP OFF OF MY JEEP WRANGLER AND IT RAINED HARD INTO THE NIGHT AND NEXT MORNING. I HEARD TH... |
| Sep 1, 2016 | POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE | I HAVE A 2001 JEEP WRANGLER WITH ONLY 89,000 MILES. THE ENTIRE FRAME AND UNDERCARRIAGE IS RUSTED OU... |