2001 Jeep Cherokee Consumer Discussions

Jeep Grand Cherokee Maintenance and Repair

Blower motor resistor voltage

Written by: jpen83 on Nov 19, 2009 03:23 PM

I had the blower motor resistor problem on my 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee where the connector melts. I am replacing the connector and noticed there is always 12 volts going to the connector, even when my Jeep is off. Is this normal? Read More...

Re: 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Engine [pilotswife]

Written by: rwengr on Nov 09, 2009 08:17 AM

If you pay somebody to rebuild your engine or install a used engine, make sure you get a 90 day warranty on the compression test. V8 is cool. But, assuming it can be made compatible, maybe an I6 would be easier to find and cheaper. My 97 2wd JGC has the 4.0 I6. Acceleration was good but I don't tow Read More...

Re: 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Engine [pilotswife]

Written by: pilotswife on Nov 06, 2009 07:26 AM

What type of pricing are you seeing for you to replace your guys' engines? Read More...

Re: 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Engine [rob1231]

Written by: deratristar on Nov 06, 2009 06:35 AM

We just recently had one of our 2001 Jeep GC throw a piston through the engine block, and are replacing it with a remanufactured engine. Ours is a 4.0L engine. How many people are having/had this issue? Read More...

Re: 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Engine [pilotswife]

Written by: rob1231 on Nov 06, 2009 03:25 AM

My 2000 jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 has the same issues,i am in the process of replacing the engine with another low mileage engine.It might be very costly to try to repair.I would search around to see if I could get another engine if I were you. Read More...

2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Engine

Written by: pilotswife on Nov 05, 2009 06:47 PM

I have a 4.7 Litre V8 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Totally out of the blue it threw a connecting rod and the piston went up into the head. We now have to get a new engine. Has this happened to anyone else? Is this common in Jeeps? Do you think it is worth repairing? Read More...

Jeep Cherokee

Re: 2001 Jeep Cherokee Aniv Engine Idle Problems after Rebuil [yeats66]

Written by: loosenut on Aug 10, 2009 07:20 AM

who installed the engine?? try taking it back to them-then napa!!.. --a GREAT trick i learned with vacum leaks is to take carb cleaner,and a "straw"(like on a can of wd40?) spray around these places that it could be leaking--while the engine is running--if the engine starts stalling-or running faster--THAT'S WHERE YOUR VACUM LEAK IS!!! fixing the leak is the ... Read More...

Re: Cruise Control Dash Indicator - 97 Jeep Cherokee XJ [oh97xj]

Written by: scp76 on Aug 06, 2009 06:45 AM

Chris, I have a 2001 Cherokee, and have the same issue. Have you been able to resolve this, and if so, could you elaborate? Thanks. Read More...

2001 Jeep Cherokee overheating

Re: 2001 Grand Cherokee overheats after new radiator. [ja4ha]

Written by: jeepsrgreat on Jul 29, 2009 06:29 AM

Sounds like my jeep had a leak in the radiator,changed water pump,changed radiator, changed thermostat, and had radaitor cap checked. Bleed cooling system. Still ran hot. Removed thermostat still ran hot, The temp sensor was not completely bad, but it was reading off. My jeep was running 212. Changed senor runs 204 now. Also check and make sure your cooling ... Read More...

Jeep Cherokee Grand Cherokee Engine and Performance Problems

2001 Grand Cherokee Laredo V-8 engine light

Written by: rneville on Jul 23, 2009 02:25 PM

Last fall my engine light came on, and I took my Jeep to the dealer to get it repaired. $100 later I was told that I needed to replace my gas cap. Before I could replace it, the light went out. I bought a new gas cap, but continued to use the original after cleaning and lubricating it as it appeared to be in new condition. About a month ago, the engine light came back on, so ... Read More...