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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1J4GW48N41C600230 · Checked Aug 5, 2026
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1J4GW48N41C•••••• 2001 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE

This build is quieter than most: 3 complaints against 6 for the average 2001 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE build.

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662on the model
106builds in total
Most reported Visibility 1 Power Train 1 Vehicle Speed Control 1

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Power Train Sep 2006
Automatic transmission began to slip then would not engage at all in the course of 2 days. The entire transmission was destroyed by the torque convertor "completely breaking apart" per the transmission shop resulting in the complete transmission having to be completely rebuilt…
Visibility May 2006
Power window failure on 2 of 4 windows
Vehicle Speed Control Aug 2001
I stopped for a left turn at a 4 way intersection, in order to let the upcoming traffic pass. When it was clear, I started to turn left and slightly uphill. All of a sudden, the engine revved into the highs and with a loud noise, the car accelerated. I immediately hit the brake,…

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1J4GW48N41C600230 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.