Overview & Reviews

With the redesigned Jeep Cherokee's debut pushed back until the summer of 2001 as a 2002 model, the current model will remain in place for the 2001 model year with minor changes. The 4.0-liter PowerTech inline-six engine is standard equipment in all 2001 Cherokees, with the 2.5-liter inline four, along with the SE trim, dropped. The previous Limited trim is also dropped, with the former Classic trim now labeled Limited. All 2001 Cherokees offer child seat tethers as standard equipment.

• Powerful engine, affordable, extremely capable off-road.

• Boxy styling, small rear seat, difficult entry/exit.

User Reviews:

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  Excellent Jeep. - 2001 Jeep Cherokee
  By relivnj - March 3 - 9:50 am

  Ive always loved Jeeps. I bought this Jeep from our local Toyota dealership back in 2003. I just couldnt resist this Jeep classic. Its been such a wonderful vehicle to own. Never had any problems with it. The engine is a bit loud, compared to other SUVs. But its not, really. Its the typical Jeep Cherokee sound. And the torque on this thing is tremendous! I got the Limited model. The interior has a nice, clean layout. The heated leather front seats are excellent during winter. Great sounding stereo. This is our weekend ride. We take it for nice, long leisurely drives, always confident that we can to anywhere and back in our Jeep.

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  GREAT SUV - 2001 Jeep Cherokee
  By MICHAEL NELSON SR - February 24 - 12:53 am

  I put this SUV through its paces and it just amazes me. Great look, reliability and performance for the Northeast. Too bad they discontinued this line and style. Im keeping this SUV until the sport Cherokee comes back.

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  2001 Jeep Cherokee -- and excellent SUV - 2001 Jeep Cherokee
  By thornton - February 14 - 9:20 pm

  Its classical style combines with top notch performance for an excellent style. Peforms perfectly in any condition, from the interstate to blazing its own trails across a mountain. The limited includes all the comforts you need for a classy vehicle, but retains all the capabilities that Jeep is renowned for. Ill be a Jeep owner for life!

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  Great car - 2001 Jeep Cherokee
  By Chrys - December 1 - 3:56 pm

  Good car. Runs well. Have more than enough space. Have had 4 boards and 4 people in the car at once. Have been able to put 10 boards in the car.

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  16-years and 332K miles - 2001 Jeep Cherokee
  By T. Scott - November 21 - 9:54 pm

  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 mechanics 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. Its not trouble-free but its performance and on/off road capability, great stock ground clearance, weight and overall reliability and ruggedness of the drivetrain 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 seat covers, all of which are in remarkably good condition. Still 17-19 mpg city, 20-25 mpg highway. Still commuting 300+ miles/week. Other than drivers door speaker, all other electrical items still function as when new.

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  Get one and youll want to keep it forev - 2001 Jeep Cherokee
  By 5forfighting - November 17 - 11:00 pm

  My 2001 Sport 4dr 2wd was my daily driver for the past 6 years. I now have a more fuel-efficient car for daily driving and the Cherokee is a "spare" vehicle. But I couldnt justify selling it. Its just too dependable, low-maintenance and useful. Even with 150k miles on the drivetrain, it runs like new, never misses a beat and doesnt leak anything at all. Its a bit noisy and gets horrible fuel mileage in city driving (around 17 mpg) and only 24-25 mpg highway. But its got torque to haul a lot, ground clearance to go anywhere, tons of cargo room (plus a roof rack) and is easy to drive in any weather, on any roads. I just got back from a trip (920 miles each way) at mostly 75 mph, no problem

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  Does nothing extremely well, or poorly - 2001 Jeep Cherokee
  By emurray - November 5 - 2:00 am

  Lots of engine noise. Goodyear rubber wore out fast. Have Michelin X Terrain SUV tires, now. Small armrests. Rear door entry is tight for adults. No rear seat headrests!!! Lousy spare and in bad location. Readily accepts tow hitch, fog lamps, after-market sound system. Latest design is much cleaner than late 80s, early 90s. Great little 4WD utility vehicle.

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  Buy one before they are history - 2001 Jeep Cherokee
  By XJforever - November 3 - 10:00 am

  Owned for one year. Bought with 19,000 miles - just crossed 30,000. Absolutely the best vehicle I have ever owned. Solid as a rock, great off-road and in the snow. Only issues are the lack of a left foot rest (during long drives this can be a problem) and gas mileage in stop and go traffic. But it is the last of the best that Jeep has ever made. Ending production of the XJ will lose loyal customers as Daimler-Chrysler migrates toward independent front suspensions across the board. I fully expect that this vehicle will last me for over 200,000 miles. Many XJ owners will attest to the ease with which this happens if you just change the oil and do the maintenance.

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  What A Jeep - 2001 Jeep Cherokee
  By raeann32 - September 29 - 10:00 am

  It is a blast to drive!!!

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  Low Maintnance and durable - 2001 Jeep Cherokee
  By Matt - September 12 - 12:53 pm

  Purchase my jeep used with 70k miles in 2004. It now has 122k miles and drives and runs no different than the day I bought it. Only maintenance I have done is change oil, change transmission fluid(once), replace rear shocks (once), and a brake job (once). Jeep has plenty of power and will easily do 100mph. It is durable and handles great in the snow. It can go offroad anywhere 98% of people would need / want to go. I wish it were a little quieter on the road and go better gas mileage (but you cant avoid the fact that it is a box on wheels and about as non-aerodynamical as a car could be).