Overview & Reviews

A new five-speed automatic tranny provides a second overdrive ratio, resulting in greater fuel economy and reduced NVH in models equipped with the 4.7-liter V8. Chrome front tow hooks are now included if you get the skid plate group on the Limited model, while the Laredo model offers a Special Appearance Group package with 17-inch, five-spoke aluminum wheels, colored metallic front fascia and body cladding, body color license brow and liftgate handle, fog lamps, body side stripe, and leather seats. A hydraulically driven engine-cooling fan improves fuel economy on the 4.7-liter V8 and a quarter-turn fuel cap improves efficiency at the gas station. Limiteds get an AM/FM stereo with cassette and CD player as standard equipment, along with new "Euro-style" gathered leather seats as optional. The Trailer Tow Group now includes an underdash connector to make plugging in aftermarket trailer wiring harnesses a snap. Finally, child seat tethor anchors improve the Grand Cherokee's family-friendly nature while a LEV-compliant 4.7-liter V8 makes this Jeep more earth-friendly.

• Powerful 4.7-liter V8, all-terrain capability, roomy comfort for four.

• Quadra Drive whine, mushy seats detract from long-haul comfort, spotty reliability.

User Reviews:

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  Given a second chance, WILL not buy - 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By Karthik Natarajan - May 7 - 2:00 am

  A Comfortable ride, no doubt. However, lots of issues. Feels unstable a lot of times while driving. Maybe because it is a 2WD and not a 4WD. Already had rotors fixed. Poor fuel efficiency.

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  A $35K piece of junk - 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By Rick vW - March 29 - 7:36 am

  Nothing but electrical problems with Jeeps (I owned 3 and each time I was convinced by the dealer I had an anomalous car). Year 2: driver seat electric stops working. Year 2: door panel comes loose and cannot be attached. Year 3: many tranny problems, leakages, starting problems. $6000 in total cost. Year 4: extreme cracking of seat leather (LOWEST GRADE!), leakage of tranny fluids, loud airplane noise from tranny. Year 5: real electrical problems start: lights wont go out. 3 batteries dead, electric windows will not go up. I get about 170 miles out of 20 gallons, the car drives like a tank and with all the problems it is just garage parked at this point. ASK YOURSELF: $35k for this?

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  First Jeep! - 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By nodj - March 26 - 2:00 am

  I would never have shown up for this unless my Dad had bought a 300 and had a great experience. Well, yes the front discs have been replaced - no problem. I hit an 8 point buck with it when it was 2 months old - 7k damage but it did not even spill my coffee. Repairs by dealership were absolutely to as new. I love the motor sound of the V8. The stereo makes supurb music. The gas mileage is +2 over a V6 Explorer. All features are well thought out and work!! I have towed and it is immpecable towing. I live in bad weather and it is unfaltering in snow and ice.

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  Loved it! - 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By adchick - December 3 - 8:56 am

  I cant say enough good things about my Jeep. I bought it used with 18,000 miles on it. I finally turned it in at 120,000 due to the age on the car gas prices creeping up to $4 a gallon. This jeep got about 18-19 avg. It was reliable and durable and comfortable. Fun to drive and looked good as well.

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  glad its a lease - 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By 01jeep - October 26 - 10:00 am

  this car has 41000 miles an the brakes have been rebuilt 5 times it is on average every 7000 miles it eats the rotors up you get pulsating in brake pedal first then the steering wheel vibrates real bad,everyone i talk to has the same problem, my 94 had 93000 miles an one brake job

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  Used for Everything - 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By donnieb - October 25 - 11:50 am

  I bought this Jeep and have used it like a Jeep. I off road, carry friends and dogs, tow my boat, and load it up with cargo for a weekend with the guys up in Vermont. Overall, I love my Grand Cherokee, this is my 2nd one, the 1st being a 97. I just turned 100,000 on it and have had absolutely no drive train problems. It drive to NC frequently and the trip is always comfortable. The ride is great for a solid axle SUV, replace the shocks with Bilsteins for an even better ride.

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  If I can save just one person from buyin - 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By Jude - October 17 - 10:00 am

  Piece of crap. A/C went at 26K, the regional Chrysler/Jeep rep offered to pay half as a good will gesture. At 26K? Brakes went at 25K, same thing. Radio goes out at any given time. Had to replace seat warmer @ $400 at 45K. Mirrors will occasionaly reset themselves at weird angles when parked. I get in car - side mirrors are aimed at the ground. Rear end piece just went at 65K...yup, a real well built machine - NOT!!! I will NEVER buy a Jeep again.

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  Grand Cherokee #2 - 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By christienjeff - October 17 - 2:00 am

  This is my second jeep grand cherokee and I have not ever had a problem mechanically or otherwise.....My first one had over 70,000 miles when I traded it for the new one and it was never in the shop. This one has over 40,000 and it too has never been in the shop.

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  2001 JUNK - 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By jasmine biggins - October 16 - 2:33 pm

  ALMOST $30,000 AND NOTTIN BUT PROBLEMS. I SHOULD HAVE LISTENED TO THE REVIEWS. I AM AT HOME IN BUFFALO,NY BUT MY JEEP IS IN FAIRFIELD CT. THIS TIME IT WILL NOT ACCELLERATE UPHILL. BEFORE FEATHER TIRES; GOT NEW TIRES AND IT IS THE SAME OLD THIONG.REPLACED FUEL PUMP AND ROTORS. LOST 3 DAYS WORK SO FAR, HAD TO BORROW A FRIENDS CAR TO GET HOME AND STILL DONT KNOW WHAT IS WRONG!!!DO NOT BUY IT

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  60th Anniversary Edition - 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By Burago47 - October 14 - 9:30 am

  I leased this vehicle new in 2001 with 6 miles on it. Liked it because it had two tone interior, rather than the one color (dark grey) fits all that most new cars use in the interior. Now has 57K with no major problems, other than brake rotors once at 30K, repaired under warranty, and leak in the sunroof, also repaired under warranty. Still looks as good as the day I got it, inside and out, and it has been left outside in the Northeast. Will be coming off lease in April and I plan to buy it. I dont like the looks of the 05 Grand Cherokee, but it does ride and handle better than the old model. The old Jeep has classic styling that Im afraid we will not see again.