The Lemon Index2001 Jeep Wrangler.
The 2001 Jeep Wrangler is better than average by owner complaints: 64 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 82, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about electrical, it has 7 recalls, and it gets 15 to 17 mpg combined. The best Jeep Wrangler year is 2015.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 170 owner complaints, owners reported:
Older model year: fewer owners filed complaints back then, so treat the score as rough.
Every Jeep Wrangler year. 2001 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 48K to 123K miles on the car (103 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- body structure complaints mostly came at 69K–124K miles
- electrical complaints mostly came at 43K–149K miles
Recalls 7
- lights 2006
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.
- brakes 2006
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT BRAKE CYLINDERS FOR CERTAIN FORD, DAIMLERCHRYSLER, AND JEEP PASSENGER VEHICLES.
- fuel system, gasoline 2006
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET AIRTEX ELECTRIC FUEL PUMPS INSTALLED FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR CERTAIN 1997-2004 JEEP WRANGLER; 1997-2001 JEEP CHEROKEE; 1997-2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE; AND 2000-2003 DODGE DAKOTA VEHICLES.
Show all 7 recalls
- equipment 2004
BESTOP AFTERMARKET REAR SHELL ROOF RACKS,MANUFACTURED BETWEEN APRIL 27 AND MAY 20, 2004, DESIGNED FOR USE WITH THE BESTOP HARDTOP MADE FOR THE 1986-1995 AND 1997-2003 JEEP WRANGLER.
- fuel system, gasoline 2002
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.
- electrical 2002
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, WATER AND IMPURITIES CAN ENTER INTO THE IGNITION SWITCH, CAUSING A SHORT CIRCUIT.
- child seat 2000
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 …
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Jeep told dealers about
Jeep sent dealers 47 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- This bulletin reinforces a requirement to cease the current practice of using supplemental oil…
- A condition may exist where the engine coolant temperatures may rise high enough to cause the…
- Automatic transmission fluid usage atf+4
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash stars (older test): front ★★★★☆ · side — · rollover ★★★☆☆
Fuel cost and engines
About $3800–4300 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.5L 4-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
While vehicle was completely shut off consumer went into the store, and when coming out vehicle was on fire. That day consumer drove only 18 miles. Contacted dealer ,and the dealer was taking a look at vehicle.
2001 Jeep Wrangler owner · NHTSA complaint 8014594
More owner reports
The manual transmission makes an unsual noise when the clutch is released and the vehicle is in neutral. Dealership claims this is normal. I do not want warranty to run out before manufactuer corrects this problem.
NHTSA complaint 756459
Rear axle seal broke at approximately 2000 miles. Repaired and replaced rear brake pads. Took back in for repair of axle seal a month later. 4 bolts were missing from the rear transfer case upon purchasing.
NHTSA complaint 742731
Quick answers
Is the 2001 Jeep Wrangler reliable?
Yes, better than average by government complaints. It drew 1.2× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 82; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Jeep Wrangler year by this measure is 2015.
What are the most common 2001 Jeep Wrangler problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (27%), transmission & drivetrain (25%) and engine (20%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2001 Jeep Wrangler have?
7 safety recalls (latest: lights). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2001 Jeep Wrangler get?
15 to 17 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2001 Jeep Wrangler problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 48,400 and 123,400 miles. The middle report was at 85,000 miles, from 103 complaints.
Does the 2001 Jeep Wrangler have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 25% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2001 Jeep Wrangler cost in fuel a year?
About $3800 to $4300 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2001 Jeep Wrangler have?
2.5L 4-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl.
What Jeep Wrangler year is better than the 2001?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2015, 2017 and 2011.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works