Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (struts, shocks, control arms, ball joints, springs).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The 2001 Jeep just came to a stop while it was being driven on the highway. It had always had engine issues. The front wheel suspension on the passenger side of the 2001 Jeep Cherokee laredo is bent and while driving it on the street or highway it causes the vehicle to pull to the left and is unstable when driving it on a highway or street. The engine has a knocking sound whenever it is running. The brakes to the vehicle has been slipping and making a grinding noise while driving it. Sometimes the Jeep doesn't want to drive over 70 MPH when driving in the highway or street. We have had to replace the brakes because they started smoking while driving on the highway. There is electrical issues with the car as well where the radio doesn't play as well as other electrical parts don't work. My 2001 Jeep has stopped while my husband was driving it on the highway and it is not drivable. …
When driving at 45 to 50 MPH the front end starts to vibriate and starts to shake uncontrollably,what's really bad is that you don't know when it will happen.I drove from savannah to michigan and back with no problems than when you least expect it than it happens ! It shakes so bad you can't drive so you have to pull off the road and stop and it seems to go away but it May return after another one or two thousand miles. I have brought to shops and have replaced front end parts,brakes,tires etc. They can't find the problem.I have read that it's a disign flaw with the coil springs being in a bad position. Google Jeep death wobble.you will find. I won't sell the car because I wouldnt want to put someone in danger.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While pulling into the driveway, the vehicle failed to reverse. The contact exited the vehicle and noticed that the front wheels were pointing in two different directions. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the tube that connected the tie rod to the front end by the driver and passenger side wheels was rusted and fractured. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue the failure mileage was 196,000. Updated 07/12/17
Extreme wobble in front end happens when there is a bump in the road. Happens at various speeds. Violent front wheel wobble. Spent $1600 in repairs and $600 on new tires. The issue is still there. I talked to a man today with a Jeep the same model and year as mine and he has had the same problem. I was following him at 45mph and his right front wheel started the wobble and he pulled off the road and I stopped and talked to him about it.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While driving between 45-55 MPH, the vehicle suddenly shook violently and vibrated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The contact indicated that the bushings, tires, and stabilizer bars were replaced, but the failure continued. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.
Jeep had the dreaded "death wobble" many parts failed and needed replaced multiple times within 30,000 miles of highway driving at safe speeds. Tires were properly inflated and alignment was correct.
Over the past three years my power windows slid down. One left rear a few years ago slid down as we were going down the road. Rt passenger side down about a year later. January 2nd my passenger side window did the same. I took it into the shop and mechanic said it was the regulator, it would be 300.00 to fix it, he said yep that's common in jeeps. I have a friend who has a 2002 Jeep, same problem with all four.... I'm a single mother, single grandmother that cant spare that kind of money. Yesterday 04/14/2009 I walked out to my Jeep to discover the window was down. Thought wow I don't remember leaving my window down because I have sound equipment I would hate to have stolen. It was chilly out that morning, tried to roll it up.... Guess what? Now all of my power windows are broken due the regulators. Fuel pump, and injectors are my problem too. Oh yeah!!!!!!!!!! …
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH, there was a very loud noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the driver side front axle broke due to corrosion. As a result, the front axle and the tie rod needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 103,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle would wobble violently when driving at least 60 MPH. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where the track bar was replaced. The failure recurred later while the contact was driving 50 MPH. The vehicle was not taken back to have the failure further repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Dt: contact stated the front end shook violently. The steering wheel shook from left to right. The dealer told her the Jeep had been brought to dealer at least three times prior to the contact's purchase of the vehicle for same problem, and they were unable to duplicate the problem. Updated 12/7/2005. Several front end parts have been replaced but that has not alleviated the shaking problem.
Suspension complaints in other Grand Cherokee years
Frequently asked questions
How common are suspension problems on the 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
NHTSA has 23 complaints about the suspension of the 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 3% of the model year's 883 complaints. The component named most often is front (7 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee suspension problems?
No. NHTSA lists no suspension recall for the 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee, though it has 4 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee suspension problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 133,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.