Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 2301006 | 02/15/2006 | 10019535 | Primary door weatherstrip water leak at a-pillar belt line. *tt | 03/24/2006 | |
| 2300504 | 03/02/2004 | 10007314 | Soft top zipper cleaner and lubricant - for difficult to operate window zippers. *tt | 06/09/2004 | |
| 2302501 | 09/14/2001 | 625588 | Soft top zipper cleaner and lubricant - for difficult to operate window zippers. *tt | 11/29/2001 | |
| 2300301 | 02/02/2001 | 619123 | This bulletin states that all factory installed equipment, such as a sunroof, meet the upper interior head protection requirements of fmvss 201. *tt | 05/15/2001 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 05/18/2011 | 45000 | ||
| Jeep wrangler se, 2001. the front windshield glass cracked three times in the same location (near the driver | |||
| 09/01/2004 | 8 | 09/01/2004 | |
| 2001 jeep wrangler has corrosion in the electrical box, air bag is corroded, problems with the wheel bearings and oil leak.*mr on the day of purchasing the vehicle there was a brake problem. there was a leak behind the passenger seat which caused the corrosion. *jb | |||
| 11/17/2001 | 1 | ||
| The vehicle was destroyed in a fire, in which fire officials stated the fire started in the dashboard, however consumer received a recall notice regarding the ignition switch and felt the fire damage was a result of the recall.*jg *jb | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 12/12/2012 | 71005 | 1 | |
| I was driving in the mountains and noticed an unusual noise under my jeep and got out to check it out and found that my frame had cracked under the passenger seat where the control arm is welded to the frame. after looking more closely, the frame has completely rusted through and is a hole has developed for approximately 20 inches along the center of the bottom of the frame rail and up and through where the control arm bracket is welded to the frame. there is only about 1 inch of weld still holding on the outside bracket. i was afraid to drive home. from the looks of the rust, the entire frame could buckle at any time. i am not a rock crawler and do not abuse my jeep. it is all stock and has really only been down dirt roads and not trails. upon searching online, i found that many other wrangler owners are experiencing a similar problem several actually had their crossover support for the transmission fall out of the vehicle. i know these vehicles are 10 years old but we are talking about the frame here. this is unsafe and certainly a manufacturer defect or design oversight. after all, it is a jeep which is expected to get some use off road. i can't imagine what it would be like if i truly spent some time off road. please take the necessary steps to at least let owners know there could be a problem. i normally don't look under my vehicle and this could have easily gone unnoticed and compromised the entire frame structure if i had an accident. *tr | |||
| 12/12/2012 | 71005 | ||
| I was driving in the mountains and noticed an unusual noise under my jeep and got out to check it out and found that my frame had cracked under the passenger seat where the control arm is welded to the frame. after looking more closely, the frame has completely rusted through and is a hole has developed for approximately 20 inches along the center of the bottom of the frame rail and up and through where the control arm bracket is welded to the frame. there is only about 1 inch of weld still holding on the outside bracket. i was afraid to drive home. from the looks of the rust, the entire frame could buckle at any time. i am not a rock crawler and do not abuse my jeep. it is all stock and has really only been down dirt roads and not trails. upon searching online, i found that many other wrangler owners are experiencing a similar problem several actually had their crossover support for the transmission fall out of the vehicle. i know these vehicles are 10 years old but we are talking about the frame here. this is unsafe and certainly a manufacturer defect or design oversight. after all, it is a jeep which is expected to get some use off road. i can't imagine what it would be like if i truly spent some time off road. please take the necessary steps to at least let owners know there could be a problem. i normally don't look under my vehicle and this could have easily gone unnoticed and compromised the entire frame structure if i had an accident. | |||
| 09/05/2012 | 78105 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2001 jeep wrangler sport. the contact stated that the driver was traveling 65 mph when the vehicle started to vibrate. the contact also confirmed the frame was corroded. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileages were 78,105. | |||
| 09/05/2012 | 78105 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2001 jeep wrangler sport. the contact stated that the driver was traveling 65 mph when the vehicle started to vibrate. the contact also confirmed the frame was corroded. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileages were 78,105. kmj | |||
| 09/05/2012 | 78105 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2001 jeep wrangler sport. the contact stated the driver was traveling 65 mph when the vehicle started to vibrate. the contact also confirmed the frame was corroded. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 78,105. rds | |||
| 07/12/2011 | 67000 | ||
| Frame rusted out and transmission was hanging under vehicle. further inspection and the frame is rotted at rear suspension mounts. checking on wrangler forums and many people are having the same frame issues. i'd hate to see what would happen when one of the rear frame pieces lets go while someone is going down the highway. | |||
| 01/19/2002 | 40000 | 1 | |
| The vehicle skidded went into a spin and rolled down an embankment while driving at 45 mph, on an icy road. the roll bar broke upon impact. the cause of the roll bar breaking had not been determined. *jb | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 03/17/2002 | 8 | 05/08/2001 | |
| While driving transmission starts to slip.*ak a new transmission had to be installed. there was a leaking tank seal. water leaks through the a/c and heater hoses. there are holes at the bulk head. theres a faulty key cylinder. the passenger door is difficult to open and close. there are 2 recalls on this vehicle. one for a faulty ignition switch and the other for hte intake manifold. *jg | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||
| 03/30/2005 | 2000 | 5 | 02/24/2001 |
| I believe the jeep wrangler built by daimler chrysler has safety defects that constitute a series of safety hazards. 1. automatic transmission shifts and engine rpm accelerating on breaking. on several occasions my jeep engine rpms raced and the vehicle leaped forward while breaking and coming to a stop. since the problem does not happen with regularity the dealerships can find nothing wrong. 2. front seat belts. the front seat belts do not retract smoothly, quickly and without getting caught in the door locking mechanism. 3. full size doors. they do not close and secure fully as the door is ajar until you re-close the door with force. 4. break noise. i get a consistent clack noise when applying the breaks. i have had the dealership work on this problem on five occasions to include a complete break service. the problem is still there. 4. build quality. since i bought the wrangler i have had the radiator replaced (it leaked), all the spark plugs replaced (rough idle), inside right door handle assist and snap on front floor mat replaced, the computer reprogrammed (they said the factory did not do it right), fuel pump replaced (gas leak), seals around gas tank and gas cap (vapor leak), and the rear seals (which were not covered under my chrysler extended warranty). 5. chrysler extended warranty. neither the dealership nor chrysler wanted to address the break problem without me paying for a break service. *nm | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 05/02/2011 | 4 | ||
| 2001 jeep wrangler. consumer writes in regards to rusted and cracked frame. *tgw consumer sent additional letter *tgw the consumer also stated the horn and cruise control hasn't worked in years and the air bag light has also been on for years. *jb | |||
| 09/25/2000 | 3 | ||
| Why wait till an accident and or death occurs because of water damage to truck. they cant fix the problem with a factory gasket, having to plaster silicone with a new gasket is not the answer. a new jeep relacement is in order. i asked the help desk at daimler chrysler if in fact he would accept the new jeep after the dealer butchered the truck, replaced the gaskets and now is resorting to plaster the entire area with silicone, his reply was no way, i then asked him why do you think i am any different. i purchased a brand new vihicle not a used one. how long before the silicone cracks, what about water damage to the wiring harness, ie; the head lights, brake lights cruise control, any of a number of things could cause me to crash and or kill myself and or others ? i ask you is this fair?, i spent over $26,000 dollars so i would not have any problems. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS - UNDERBODY SHIELDS | |||
| 02/26/2004 | 12000 | 4 | 05/22/2001 |
| Driving through water results in chronic water accumulation in vehicle (front driver & passenger floor, rear driver & passenger floor, and tailgate floor). this began the very first time i drove through water with the vehicle. that was over 2 years ago. since then, this problem has plagued my vehicle ... occuring at least 3 major times since then. as a result, i've had damage to whatever happened to be on the floor at the time (books, clothes, shoes, wallet, purse). not to mention the smell!*ak | |||