2001 Jeep Wrangler engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 25 complaints for the 2001 Jeep Wrangler, 11% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 25 11% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 81,000 miles 10 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 4
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 10 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 81,000 miles, and 20% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 fires.
What owners wrote
Vehicle was purchased on nune 25, and engine light came on on june 26. Took vehicle to dealer, and they said it was a catalytic converter problem, consumer stated that on june 28, engine light came back on.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 jeep wrangler. The contact stated that the engine overheated several times. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where the radiator was replaced twice and the engine seal was also replaced however, the failure was not corrected. The vehicle was taken back to the mechanic, who determined that the engine head gasket was cracked, causing pistons 3 and 4 to fail. In addition, the radiator fluid began to drain abnormally. The vehicle was not repaired.
Other problems reported for the 2001 Jeep Wrangler
- Body & structure 39 complaints
- Electrical system 37 complaints
- Suspension 21 complaints
- Air bags 20 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 16 complaints