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2001 Jeep Laredo Engine problems

Owners have filed 10 complaints about the 2001 Jeep Laredo's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 14% of all its complaints, most recently on July 13, 2013. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.

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Engine complaints

Engine & cooling

For the past year my 2001 jeep grand cherokee laredo limited has been overheating if we idle for more than 1-2 minutes. As long as the rpms don't go over 2000 it will happen. I went on a trip last may up a canyon. Drove about 50 miles to the canyon and all was fine. While going up the canyon speeds stayed below 20 mph because we were following my in-laws and there was quite a bit of dust the ac was off I didn't notice that the temperature gage was raising. When I noticed it, I guess it was too late. I stopped the...

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jeep and hoped that it would cool down. As I lifted the hood. The top popped of the coolant reservoir and sprayed coolant everywhere. I was able to get home without any problem because I was going fast again. I put more coolant in it and it still overheats at drive-thru's and in rush hour traffic. I have to turn it off. In fact when I got it registered they left the jeep running and the cooling system reservoir top popped off then. They told me to be careful and add coolant asap. I thought it was just me, but looking and all the other problems I realize that this is serious. The electrical is also shoddy. I thinks it's because the coolant has leaked all over the wires. My main complaint is the cooling though. You shouldn't have to worry about your car overheating in slow//stopped traffic. *Tr

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10524654
Engine & cooling

2001 Jeep grand cherokee. Leaking coolant. Replaced water pump and hoses. Continued to leak, oil pressure drops at idle and recently coolant has been found mixed with the oil. The head is cracked and allowing coolant to mix with the oil. Seems to be a common problem in jeep heads cast around 2000.

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10322240
Engine & cooling

My 2001 jeep grand cherokee laredo has been shutting off while I am driving and also sometimes it doesn't start properly. My mechanic doesn't know what is wrong with it. This is the second time he is looking at it. This has been going on for approximately three months. What really concerns me though is that it is just shutting off while I am driving. This defect may cause a serious accident while I am in traffic. I am scared to drive it cause it is happening everytime I drive it now. I did find out on the...

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internet that there are other complaints out there and that the problem might be the front control module. I have called chrysler to find out if that is really the problem. No one knows anything about this complaint at chrysler. I just want answers so that I can get it fixed. I am really worried that I will be in an accident. *Tr

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10315246
Engine & cooling

The low coolant light comes on and depending on the outside temperate the vehicle will either overheat, have no heat or provide a/c cooling only while driving and not while sitting idle. I've had repairs and coolant flushes. The repairs last one week and then the low coolant light comes on again and the issues start all over again. *Tr

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10221445
Engine & coolingTransmission & drivetrain

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 jeep cherokee laredo. The current mileage was 138,131 miles. The contact stated that his vehicle stalled and he was able to restart it. The check engine light was illuminated before the vehicle stalled. An independent mechanic stated that the crankshaft position sensor malfunctioned. The jeep dealer stated that there the transmission caused the stalling. The purchase date was unavailable. The failure mileage was approximately 138,120 and the current mileage was 138,131.

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · Power trainNHTSA 10212990
Engine & cooling

Jeep heating , took vehicle to the mechanic, and he said that the cooling fan was broken/frozen. The mechanic said there was a recall on jeep cooling fans for my year of jeep. I called the local dealer plus daimler-chrysler, but they said the recall was for 4.1L engines and my engine was a 4.7L. Obviously, chryssler/daimler has a problem with the cooling fans on these jeeps, but I didn't understand why my jeep wasn't included in the recall. The mechanic had the nhtsa recall bullentin. Because of the heating problem, along with a safety issue, we had to pay to have the repair work done, $1206.86. The part alone was over $900.00 - The old part was currently available.*Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10187388
Engine & cooling

Engine over-heats when vehicle is sitting still and idling. The fan doesn't start when the temperature rises. This leads to excessive heat buildup and possible engine damage. The fan motor is being replaced for the second time and the control module for the third time. I have been told that the fan motor is drawing too much amperage. This is the third time this has happened in the past year. *Nm

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10130631
Engine & cooling

Contact states: "fan burnout" also experiencing brake and water pump leakage. These problems occur only while driving long distances. Already repaired the fan out of pocket. Has yet to fix water pump leak or brake issue, a recurring problem .

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10119488
BrakesEngine & coolingTransmission & drivetrainEquipment & accessories

POWER TRANS FAILURE

Filed Incident Service brakes, hydraulic · Engine and engine cooling · Power train · EquipmentNHTSA 10111903
BrakesEngine & coolingVisibility & wipersBody, doors & structure

Multiple failures with my 2001 jeep grand cherokee just beyond the 3/36 warranty. The vehicle now has 55,000 miles: 1. Vehicle required a complete front brake overhaul: new pads, rotors, calipers. Also, . Hood props failed; 3. Water pump failed, window regulator failed, and rear hatch props beginning to fail these incidents all occurred between 36,000 and 55,000 miles (2004-2005). Eep takes no responsibility for anything beyond 36,000 miles. They offer extremely poor customer service at the corporate office. I strongly recommed against purchasing jeep products.*Ak

Filed Incident Service brakes, hydraulic · Engine and engine cooling · Visibility · StructureNHTSA 10110747

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