Alternator/generator/regulator problems of the 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Four problems related to alternator/generator/regulator have been reported for the 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee based on all problems reported for the 2001 Grand Cherokee.

1 Alternator/generator/regulator problem

Failure Date: 04/05/2008

Front passenger side window fell in Jan 2008 had repair shop pull window back up - they had "replaced many Jeep regulators"; left passenger side window fell Apr 2008 had friend wire it up in place because couldn't afford part/repair.

2 Alternator/generator/regulator problem

Failure Date: 11/09/2005

1. Window regulator faulty: 1st incident occurred 9/2003 at 40,000 mi; driver window fell down due to faulty window regulator. Although warranty had expired, manufacture replaced, charged me $50 deductible. 2nd incident occurred 11/05 at 79,700 mi. ; front passing window, it fell down due to faulty window regulator. Dealer stated known problem, as did daimler Chrysler, but told me I would have to file a complaint with NHTSA. Was told that is what extended warranty is for. (they apparently do not back their product and are not quick to resolve known defects. ) 2. 12/2004 transmission problems (clutch ring): car would not go in reverse; shifting rough. Was told known problem and was told I was lucky that it wasn't the whole transmission. Repairs approximately $600. 3. Brake problems: warped rotors/calipers/pads replaced at 24,000. I am currently on 3rd set of brakes (just now have 80,000 mi on car). Last set did not last a year. Premature warping, squeaking brakes, rattling car, steering wheel, just like the other complaints listed at NHTSA. Have had a few near accidents due to the shaking. Replaced at my expense except for the 24,000 mi job. 4. Emissions code on check engine light: due to faulty gas cap. Dealer charged me $100 for the diagnostics, and almost 18 for a gas cap. I have never heard of such a think, and feel it is something the mfg should be responsible for since it is an environmental issue. Again, was told I was lucky that it was only a gas cap?? why should I feel lucky when I spend $28,000 for a car that has known issues with the model and the mfg acts as if they didn't care, and tells me I should pay $2500 for an extended warranty. No, they should fix the known problems. We pay that much under the misconception that they stand by their product. As a result, I have problems with tires wearing out sooner than they should and front end alignment issues.

3 Alternator/generator/regulator problem

Failure Date: 06/21/2004

One month ago my window regulator broke with no warning . I had it repaired for 360. 00 dollars. Today I get in my Jeep and the drivers side window regulator is broken. I feel it has to be some defect in the regulator for both front doors to go bad a month apart.

4 Alternator/generator/regulator problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2003

Consumer complained about electrical problems. Air conditioner regulator and fan stopped working. Also, consumer had to replace both driver's side and passenger's side window switch regulator.




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