KnownCarProblems2000 Jeep Laredo Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 81 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Jeep Laredo, most often about the engine (19% of complaints, typically around 95,000 miles). It is the most complained-about Laredo model year since 2000.
Complaints81
Recalls0
Crashes reported3
Fires reported1
Injuries reported0
Most common 2000 Jeep Laredo problems
Engine
15 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 95,000 miles. Parts named most often: cooling system, exhaust system.
I own a 2000 Jeep cherokee Laredo and when I cold start it the oil pressure goes to a bit over 40 but after the inline 6 4.0 ltr warms up the oil pressure drops to zero and the check gauges light goes on. I have replaced the oil pressure sending unit twice and cleaned the oil pressure sending unit mounting nut and it…
2000 Jeep grand cherokee, had overheating issues. Have had water pump, cooling fan, cooling fan relay replaced, still a problem. Thousand of other people having the same problems.
Brakes
14 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 48,000 miles. Parts named most often: foundation components, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, disc, indicator light.
: the contact stated the front and rear of the vehicle shuttered and the steering wheel wobbled to the right and left anytime the brakes were applied. The service dealer had identified the problem as warped rotors. There was a tsb (03-005-02b) from the manufacturer, requiring the change of the brake calipers. This was…
I have a 2000 Jeep grand cherokee. The driver's side brake light has never worked since I have owned it. I have had it "fixed" several times but it only works for a day or two. I have been pulled over by the police and had to explain it was the car. I have noticed that Jeep's around the same age as mine almost all…
Seats
12 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 100,000 miles.
I own a 2000 Jeep grand cherokee. The drivers side seat connection to frame has broken from seat frame creating dangerous shift of seat while driving vehicle. I have heard of similar seat separation on this vehicle.
I have owned my 2000 Jeep grand cherokee Laredo for almost 9 nine years. Almost a year ago, the drivers-side seat began to wobble. At first, it was more of an inconvenience. However, soon it became apparent that the seat was really coming off of the base. About a month ago, I took it to southpoint chrysler Jeep in…
Electrical
11 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 88,000 miles. Parts named most often: ignition, instrument cluster/panel.
Tl contact owns a 2000 Jeep Laredo. The contact noticed that the dial on the temperature gauge displayed excessive overheating. She took her vehicle to a local repair shop and the mechanic replaced the relay (part number 5017491ab). Every year since the repair, the failure has recurred and must be repaired again. The…
At 7:20 this morning when I started the Jeep, the headlights and taillights and dash lights did not work. The high beams worked only while I held the switch on. They wouldn't stay on. Turn indicators worked. Drove son to school and came home. Took Jeep manual inside to look up fuses. Discovered there are separate…
Lights
10 complaints · 12%Parts named most often: brake lights, tail lights.
Driver side brake light not working. After replacing tail light assembly it was noted the bulb socket contact pins were not making full contact thereby creating a short circuit and preventing brake light from coming on. Instrument panel brake light indicator would also come on at times.
At 7:20 this morning when I started the Jeep, the headlights and taillights and dash lights did not work. The high beams worked only while I held the switch on. They wouldn't stay on. Turn indicators worked. Drove son to school and came home. Took Jeep manual inside to look up fuses. Discovered there are separate…
Doors and locks
7 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 98,000 miles. Parts named most often: doors.
I bought my wife a 2000 Jeep grand cherokee, and it has shut off while she was driving, putting her in a very dangerous situation, with no "check engine" light...nothing, low coolant light came on when there is coolant already in the car, check gauges light keep coming on, heater doesn't heat well, the passenger side…
Tl contact owns a 2000 Jeep Laredo. The contact stated that the front passenger side door began making a noise while being locked and unlocked. The door would not open with the key remote. Additionally, the hatch and passenger side door would not open or close. All of the doors have to be opened manually and the…
Body and structure
6 complaints · 7%Parts named most often: body.
2000 Jeep grand cherokee Laredo hood strut failed and fell onto me as I was checking oil. No serious injury occurred but the mechanism should not have failed and could easily have seriously injured me had I not been as aware and quick as I was. Dealer refuses to replace or repair the failed device. Offered to replace…
Upon general use the plastic pin in the window regulator (driver's side front) broke dropping the window down into the door. I contacted the chrysler dealer only to be told that they cannot keep these in stock as this is a common occurrence. I was told they will not issue a recall because this is not a safety issue.…
Visibility and wipers
6 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 136,000 miles. Parts named most often: defroster/defogger/hvac system, power window devices and controls, glass, side/rear.
Upon general use the plastic pin in the window regulator (driver's side front) broke dropping the window down into the door. I contacted the chrysler dealer only to be told that they cannot keep these in stock as this is a common occurrence. I was told they will not issue a recall because this is not a safety issue.…
Front passenger window slid down inside the door. It is now shattered. I bought the car a few months prior with no problems , the window always worked fine. Now even the button to move the window does nothing. Glass needs to be replaced and also the regulator (window motor).
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 Laredo recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
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.
Questions about the 2000 Jeep Laredo
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Jeep Laredo?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (15 complaints, typically around 95,000 miles); brakes (14 complaints, typically around 48,000 miles); seats (12 complaints, typically around 100,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2000 Jeep Laredo have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2000 Jeep Laredo. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2000 a bad year for the Jeep Laredo?
- It is the most complained-about Laredo model year since 2000, with 81 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.