The 2001 Jeep Wrangler has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 2,422,078 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 235 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the structure. Last updated July 5, 2026.
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 THE #3 CYLINDER LOCATION.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A MANIFOLD SHIELD TO MODIFY THE AIR FLOW CHARACTERISTICS AND TO PREVENT THE ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS IN THE AREA OF THE #3 CYLINDER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 13, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY…
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, WATER AND IMPURITIES CAN ENTER INTO THE IGNITION SWITCH, CAUSING A SHORT CIRCUIT.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH WITH A REDESIGNED SWITCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 8, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
CHILD SEAT00V3660002000-11-091,211,756 affected
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." SOME OF THE OWNER'S MANUALS FOR THESE VEHICLES ARE MISSING INSTRUCTIONS THAT PROVIDE A STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURE, INCLUDING DIAGRAMS, FOR…
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADDENDUM TO THE OWNER'S MANUALS.
Complaints by component
STRUCTURE:BODY
24
2crashes4injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
15
4fires
SUSPENSION
14
2crashes3injuries
AIR BAGS
13
4crashes4injuries
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
12
1crashes1fires3injuries
POWER TRAIN
10
1crashes
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
9
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
8
1fires
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
7
7crashes6injuries
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
6
4fires
Total complaints235
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“The airbag clock spring has failed causing an airbag light and shut down of airbag system. The part, airbag clock spring with speed control has been discontinued by jeep and nobody makes the 2001-2002 clock springs aftermarket.”
“There is a known problem with the electrical wiring to the climate control panel including the blower motor fan switch. The wiring attached to the assembly gets too hot and melts the blower motor fan switch. When this happens, you are unable to turn on any heat/ac/air speeds. You are not able to…”
“There is a known problem with the electrical wiring to the climate control panel including the blower motor fan switch. The wiring attached to the assembly gets too hot and melts the blower motor fan switch. When this happens, you are unable to turn on any heat/ac/air speeds. You are not able to…”
“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…”
“Frame rotted by trail arms and center by skid plate why did chrysler never recall these faulty frames?”
“Spontaneous vehicle fire while parked for two weeks”
“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…”
“The frame rotted out where the suspension connect to the frame”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2001 Jeep Wrangler as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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