2001 Jeep Cherokee Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating

Source NHTSA

MPG (up to)

15 -17 City / 20 -22 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

190

Seats

Positive Owner Reviews

Sarah S

It does not get the best gas mileage.

My Jeep is extremely reliable. It does not get the best gas mileage but I have the 4x4 with a 4 inch lift kit. It is a great car because you get the Jeep look and feel for less.

Adam L

Will go anywhere you want

I have added one ton axles, 40'' tires, and 3 speed transfer case. It is fully built for rock crawling. I love it!

Damingo Johnson

Easy to work on myself....

Absolutely a great vehicle, I bought my 01 sport back in 2013 and its still going, a/c and everything still works and she will hit 350,000 miles in about 300 more miles! I love my jeep and wouldnt sell it......

Angelo G

It is great in snow with its 4 wheel drive . I get out of things that other SUV 's can't .

Love my Jeep ! Great in snow . Reliable . Uses a lot of gas but worth it . Great engine . Has not given me many problems.

Diane S

My car is my lifeline to everything I need to get to or to do!

I love my Jeep because it's safe, and easy to drive. It's great on gas, and on long trips. The only complaint I've had is the amount of recalls.

Robert G

A 17 year old Jeep, how I learned to love my ride!

Great all around Jeep for travel, storage, performance and speed. Pretty good on gas. Excellent highway mileage. I have had to replace the tires, radiator, many coils, many brakes. The exterior has some rusting issues but seems mostly due to age. The interior started ripping 4-5 years ago.

Austin D

2001 Jeep Cherokee Best SUV I've Ever Owned

Vehicle has been the most reliable one I have ever owned. I've owned mine for 7 years with minimal problems! Not the most comfortable seating but it can pack in more than you think. The folding rear seat was a nice touch for carrying large loads. Great vehicle!

Karen R

It is safe. Kid and pet friendly. With 4doorsandhit is easy to get into..

There is plenty of room for a mid size car. It is easy to handle and park. It is good on gas. I like everything about the car, no complaints.

Negative Owner Reviews

Monica R

My jeep is junk!!!!!!!!!!!

It has a lot of miles on it and it has had a lot of issues with the a/c we have spent over 500 trying to fix it and it still isn't working

Jasmine P

Basically it just time for another car.

Water pump always being replaced I have to constantly keep replacing gas tank brake fluid keep leaking oil leaking sensor went out just having to put a lot of money into the car and it not worth it to keep replacing every thing if it is not going to work.

Kayla L

It is got an amazing sound system and sunroof.

It never seems to want to run right I am always replacing parts and fixing it just to be able to take my kids to school! It gets way bad gas mileage. And will not engage into 4WD. It is not up to date with safety missions and do not handle well in the snow or ice.

Paula D

It is an older car and does not come with factory features.

Has no cruise control, uses a lot of gas. The parts needed to maintain the vehicle are expensive. It has very high miles, it is not a four-wheel drive. Steering is bad, leaks oil.

Tab S

It is a one of a kind.. And my son cannot wait to drive it.

The amount of money I have to put into it to just keep it running is ridiculous. Also the gas to keep it running is way too much.

Charles M

It has been in a few accidents and never has has any serious damage. It can really take a hit.

The jeep is really good and gas lasted a long time. Age is getting to it and it needs constant repairs. Gas mileage isn't the greatest but manageable.

Caitlin L

One interesting thing about my jeep is that it is quiet.

My jeep is always overheating. I try to turn the heater on to take heat off the engine, but it is horrible to do that in the hot summer sun. The air conditioning is also always having problems. Aside from those issues, gas mileage is pretty good. I think it is a reliable vehicle.

Crystal W

Its a 5 seater and roomy amazing.

Its amazing I love it. Its roomy and all big and comfy kids love it too. Great wonderful vehicle loving.

Jeep Cherokee Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

190 HP 18-20 MPG 5 Seats

Sport

190 HP 18-20 MPG 5 Seats

Limited

190 HP 18-20 MPG 5 Seats

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2001 Jeep Cherokee Owner Reviews

4.26

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5 stars

48%

4 stars

35%

3 stars

12%

2 stars

1 star

Abbi on May 30, 2021

60th anniversary 01 Jeep! Looking to sell lol

I have an 01 Jeep Cherokee 60th anniversary and it’s in almost perfect condition. It’s just got maybe 3 small problems that together would only cost 200-300$ at most. It has only 100k miles I think maybe less. I was wondering how much do you think it’d go for I read that they only made 6,000 cars. And a normal one costs 3-4K in good condition. So does anyone think I could sell it for 6-8k? I love my Jeep I really do, but I’m buying a new truck and want someone else to be blessed with the old boy.

Francisco on April 8, 2021

I’m new to all this jeep stuff I wanna build my own Jeep I currently has 2 jeep xjs.. Just a question I hope you don’t mind me bugging you about it would you rather choose a 1997 with 169k miles on it or a 2001 with 126k miles on it both run well and are in good condition the 97 has a c8.25 axle and the 01 has a Dana 35 axle. Which ever one I end up choosing I wanna run 33s with a 4.5 lift kit I know if I stick with the 01 I will definitely need to switch out the axles within a couple months of easily running the 33s.. Any suggestions bro??? Yeah not too much off-roading maybe here and there but nothing to crazy. About how much would it cost to replace the axles on the 01 and what would you recommend. I’ve also heard about the head issues. About how much would it cost to replace a cracked head?..

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Ranks #5 Midsize SUV by Owners

The 2001 Jeep Cherokee has an average owner rating of 4.26 out of 5 which ranks it #5 of 11 other Midsize SUVs.

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Ranks #4 Midsize SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2001 Jeep Cherokee has a combined MPG of 20 which ranks it #4 of 11 other Midsize SUVs.

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20 MPG

Is The 2001 Jeep Cherokee A Good Car?

Yes, it a tough vehicle and can handle winter driving very well. No issues with engine or transmission at 198,000 miles.

Jen C.

No, it's a great vehicle. I've had it for 4 years now and it's gotten me through the hardest winters here with its 4-wheel drive. Not only that but the only work I have put in it is tires, and... Read More

Brooke M.

Yes very good, I have 4 wheel drive and that is so great in winter! And it is big enough in the back to haul stuff Around!

Bonny F.

Yes it is durable and good for snowy winters and off road as well as city driving. It has ample trunk space and is easy to work on simple repairs and oil changes on my own

Jan L.

How Reliable Is The 2001 Jeep Cherokee?

It is a very reliable vehicle. My biggest issue with this is the a/c and heater. I have had both fixed multiply times and every time it breaks in 3 months.. other than that no real big issues

Dennis P.

Very reliable, just minor work put in vehicle. no engine problems and still runs like a champ, very dependable

Prince A.

Usually it is reliable, it has an issue with wobbling when braking but otherwise any issues are specific to my vehicle and not really general jeep issues

Louise M.

Is The 2001 Jeep Cherokee A Good Value?

I don't know what it cost now but 3 years ago I paid 1,800 for the Jeep. And after fixing it a couple of times for ki or issues to think it is still worth more than the tires which is great.

Kathy D.

I believe today's blue book price is around $2000.00 for a 2001, which is a lot cheaper than I paid, but I wouldn't trade it for nothing...

Elisha J.

We bought it used, and I paid 1500 for it, not for sale I love it, gets me where I need to go! I feel the Jeep is good value,

Connie B.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Answer: The size of the trunk and cargo space on the 2001 Jeep Cherokee iS32.9 ft, 69 ft with seat area. The larger number is the size of the space with the seats folded down, while the smaller number is the seats...

2001 Jeep Cherokee: What is the towing capacity including torque, payload, and tongue weight?

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2001 Jeep Cherokee: What is the oil type and capacity?

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Safety & Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

Front

Rollover

Side

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Not Rated

Roof Strength

Not Rated

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

2001 Jeep Cherokee Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Jeep Cherokee Models

2001 Jeep Cherokee Owner Reviews

Ranks #5 Midsize SUV by Owners

Ranks #4 Midsize SUV by Fuel Economy

Is The 2001 Jeep Cherokee A Good Car?

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Is The 2001 Jeep Cherokee A Good Value?

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