Used 2001 Jeep Cherokee Classic 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 4A) Consumer Reviews
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22 years and 354,000 miles
T. Scott, Greenville, SC, 01/02/2017
updated 06/26/2023
Jeep Cherokee Classic 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 4A)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
Purchased in 2001, this is the 3rd Jeep Cherokee owned and the best, as by 2001 the Cherokee had enjoyed purposeful improvements and technical upgrades. Still on the original inline six engine and 4A transmission. The 4.0 seems to tend to leak and this one started dripping oil (never measurable) at 170K, but initially a valve cover gasket solved the first occurrence. Oil changes every 3k-5k miles. The typical O2 and cam position sensors in first few years of service, but not since repaired. A computer at 318K, and normal wear items as expected, including the AC compressor at 170K, radiator at 200K, heater core at 250K. Brake rotor warping solved by mechanic's choice of replacements by 2003. Lots of torque and smooth run at highway speeds. Nimble in town. Excellent stock solid axle 4WD capability. Have driven through many on/off road conditions that stopped other vehicles. Have been up to the axles in mud, up icy hills on the road when others stopped making headway, waded through flooded streets (safely) in bumper-deep water when others became stranded and pulled a make-shift plow to break up beaver dams in a creek. Served as neighborhood taxi in snow/ice covered roads with steep hills - no problem with good street/trail tires. Shifts in/out of 4WD easily. It's not trouble-free but its performance and on/off road capability, great stock ground clearance, weight and overall reliability and ruggedness of the drive train always outweigh any issues. Keep up with the maintenance, make repairs when needed and it should provide reliable, highly capable stock 4WD on/off road performance with reasonable operating expense. Purchasing this year/model/configuration with well over 200K miles that has been maintained properly should not be a concern. Parts are readily available and generally not too costly. Abundant aftermarket parts/accessories. Still on original paint/clear coat, carpet and upholstery, all of which are in remarkably good condition. Still 17-19 mpg city, 20-25 mpg highway. Other than driver's door speaker, all other electrical items still function as when new. 2020 update: new AC compressor, ECU, and one injector in 2019. Still driven daily and running great. 2021 update: The Jeep is now a second/spare vehicle, but maintained as usual and still reliable, driven less than 100 miles per month. Update Dec 2022: Still going, still a spare, and still less than 100 miles per month. Update June 2023: Still going, still a spare, and still less than 100 miles per month average. Other than a recent battery replacement (a 3-yr battery that was over 4 years old) there have been no repairs since 2020 update.
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180000 miles great SUV until it was totalled
dgh53, Saint Marys, PA, 03/26/2014
Jeep Cherokee Classic 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 4A)
13 of 16 people found this review helpful
My Jeep Cherokee 2001 Sport 4 dr 4x4 was one dependable vehicle. It did need a radiator after like ten years and a new a/c compressor but other than those items it was just great. Really going to miss it. A driver went left of center and totalled it on my wife. The airbags went off, and she did not even get a scratch my wife, the Jeep not so lucky front left fender , bumper, grill, wheel,suspension all took the hit. I would buy a new one if they still made them. Door still opened on driver side after the crash.
It was fun and real but not real fun
prodigy1, Seattle, WA, 10/10/2013
Jeep Cherokee Classic 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 4A)
9 of 15 people found this review helpful
Bought a 2001 jeep cherokee classic 4x4 with 15k miles on it and was pleased with it but in a middle of the road way. It was very reliable and durable but it was a jeep. Every one had one at the time and you couldn't pick kit out in a parking lot. It was loud and rough riding (I know it wasn't made for comfort) but in an kidney bursting way. Don't get me wrong it was a great car that never gave me trouble and was fare offroad but being a car guy I could never really like it enough to the point I loved to drive it or wanted to keep it. When we sold it the family didn't even blink, when we sold the hummer h3 my son cried and kissed it on the fender and said we will miss you lol.
Nothing else like it
Kyle V, 01/25/2010
Jeep Cherokee Classic 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought my XJ almost a year ago. After selling my 88 F250(needed cash) and GMC 2500(horrible truck!). I have put 35,000+ on the truck in under a year I drive about 45 minutes to work everyday. I also take the truck off roading dozens of times a month for hours at a time. It has a 4.5 inch RC lift and handles better off road then my friends vehicles by far a wrangler, bronco and samurai. I've put it through hell and back and never been stuck or had any maintenance issues. I'm 19 years old and I plan to keep it forever. It turns my 31 inch tires with all the added weight from the new heavy duty leaf springs and coil I installed. LOVE IT
Bring back the cherokee
truxton, 05/28/2009
Jeep Cherokee Classic 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
My 2001 is my second Cherokee. I bought a new 1994 when Chrysler rumors came out that it would be discontinued. The 2001 was the last year, so i bought a 2001 Cherokee classic. My daughter has a 2000 and my son has a 1998. The Cherokee was a classic well built utilitarian vehicle. I love the visibility, 4x4 ability and the dependability.
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