KnownCarProblems2000 Jeep Cherokee Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 369 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Jeep Cherokee, most often about the brakes (28% of complaints, typically around 17,000 miles). It is 7th of 14 Cherokee model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2000 Jeep Cherokee problems
Brakes
105 complaints · 28%Half of these problems showed up before 17,000 miles. Parts named most often: foundation components, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
Severe brake problems with 2000 Jeep Cherokee. There was an ongoing braking problem and difficulty diagnosing the problem. The problem was thought to be the rotors which were cut and replaced (the front pads). The problem still continued. Then the front rotors were diagnosed as being warped and the brakes were 50%…
When driving at an undetermined speed, the front end vibrated. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealership for inspection and the mechanic determined that the front rotors failed. The consumer stated that front rotors were replaced three times, every 15,000 miles. The consumer found three other vehicles of the…
Engine
65 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 79,500 miles. Parts named most often: engine, cooling system, exhaust system.
I have had engine overheating problems on my 2000 Jeep Cherokee, door actuators going bad, and also oil pressure gauge going to zero, and also loosing anti freeze. I have replaced the head once for the coolant loss and didn't do any good, I've had the thermostat switched for overheating and also the radiator fan , no…
Tl contact owns a 2000 Jeep Cherokee. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the contact heard a loud shuttering noise coming from the vehicle. Thirty minutes later, the engine warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel. He took the vehicle to a dealer and a representative stated that the coil burned and…
Electrical
44 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 85,000 miles. Parts named most often: wiring, ignition, horn.
Tl *- the contact ownsa 2000 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that he made repairs to the vehicle and then he received a safety recall. The contact sent the manufacturer the required information and was denied the reimbursement.
With the key in the off position, the engine continues to run. This is the third occurrence. I will list the date of first occurrence.
Suspension
33 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 56,500 miles. Parts named most often: front.
I have a 200 Jeep Cherokee sport, 4WD. I also had a 1996 Jeep Cherokee sport, 4WD. Both have the same 2 problems. #1 is a broken drivers seat. The bracket is too small and splits near the bolt holes. You can't drive like this, the current one (2000) started with a small noise when I was exiting the car. The next day…
When driving my 2000 Jeep Cherokee sport at 45-50 miles an hour the Jeep violently shakes from the front end. I researched this online and come to find out its called a "death wobble" among many Jeep owners. This is a scary phenomena as driving at highway speeds the vehicle wobbles back and forth and violently shakes.
Transmission
29 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 65,500 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, driveline, axle assembly, manual transmission.
Tl contact owns a 2000 Jeep Cherokee. While driving 55 MPH, there was a loss of transmission power. The vehicle hesitated excessively, but the engine continued to operate. The warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was not taken to an authorized dealer at that time. On a separate occasion…
2000 rhd Jeep Cherokee, for postal delivery. Transmission leak/mechanical noise and needed replaced at 59,000 miles. After 200 miles second transmission leaking and may need replaced due to slippage.
Air bags
26 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 83,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal, side/window.
Car was in a chain reaction accident. I was hit from behind and pushed into the car in front of me. My car was a total lose as was the car I was pushed into. The air bags did not inflate.
Dt: the contact stated while driving something ran in front of daughter's vehicle. She turned the wheel to avoid the road hazard and lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle flipped over, and ejected both the daughter and her passenger through the windshield. The police stated both had on their seat belts. Upon…
Steering
22 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 84,500 miles. Parts named most often: hydraulic power assist, gear box (other than rack and pinion), linkages, steering wheel/handle bar.
Dt: the caller said that while driving at 10 MPH lost steering control. He just got off the highway and was starting to turn into a parking lot when he lost control of the vehicle. He said the steering wheel would spin freely into circles. There were no accidents or injuries. Vehicle was towed to a repair shop. He was…
I have a 200 Jeep Cherokee sport, 4WD. I also had a 1996 Jeep Cherokee sport, 4WD. Both have the same 2 problems. #1 is a broken drivers seat. The bracket is too small and splits near the bolt holes. You can't drive like this, the current one (2000) started with a small noise when I was exiting the car. The next day…
Wheels and tires
22 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 44,000 miles. Parts named most often: temporary/emergency spare tire, tread/belt, rim, hub.
When driving my 2000 Jeep Cherokee sport at 45-50 miles an hour the Jeep violently shakes from the front end. I researched this online and come to find out its called a "death wobble" among many Jeep owners. This is a scary phenomena as driving at highway speeds the vehicle wobbles back and forth and violently shakes.
Complete separation of tire tread from sidewall. Tire is general ameritrac, tubeless radial, ck-37121 35408, tread 4 plies of 2 steel and 2 polyester, sidewall 2 plies polyester, size p235/75r15, 105s, m+s, dot adhl 35a 4902, auto was a 2000 Jeep Cherokee classic.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2000 Jeep Cherokee recalls
Fuel system: injectors
Risk: This could result in a vehicle fire.
Fix: Dealers will install a manifold shield to modify the air flow characteristics and to prevent the accumulation of debris in the area of the #3 cylinder. Owner notification began may 13, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Full defect summary
On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with a 4.0l engine only, the design of the intake and exhaust manifolds could allow debris to accumulate at the #3 cylinder location.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Crash related fuel tank fires
Summary
Odi has completed an extensive analysis of rear crash fuel tank system integrity data for the subject jeep cherokee, grand cherokee and liberty vehicles (svs).as of june 2013, odi knew of 56 post-collision fatal fires, 28 non-fatal fires, and 6 fuel leak incidents (totaling 90 incidents, 75 fatalities and 58 injuries) involving the svs.based on this analysis, odi issued a recall request letter (rrl) on june 3, 2013 requesting that chrysler recall the grand cherokee and liberty vehicles due to the rate of fatal, non-fatal fire, and fuel leak incidents when compared to peer vehicles (compact and medium suvs) built during the same time period.in the rrl, odi described how the location of the af
Questions about the 2000 Jeep Cherokee
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Jeep Cherokee?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (105 complaints, typically around 17,000 miles); engine (65 complaints, typically around 79,500 miles); electrical (44 complaints, typically around 85,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2000 Jeep Cherokee have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from April 8, 2002 (fuel system). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2000 a bad year for the Jeep Cherokee?
- It is 7th of 14 Cherokee model years by number of complaints, with 369 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.