2000 Jeep Cherokee
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 369
- Recalls
- 7
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Service brakes
Campaigns on file for 2000
Opened by NHTSA
34% of complaints
Complaints per year
2000: 369 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1982 | 0 |
| 1983 | 0 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1985 | 17 |
| 1986 | 21 |
| 1987 | 57 |
| 1988 | 98 |
| 1989 | 191 |
| 1990 | 275 |
| 1991 | 234 |
| 1992 | 114 |
| 1993 | 418 |
| 1994 | 522 |
| 1995 | 610 |
| 1996 | 447 |
| 1997 | 390 |
| 1998 | 399 |
| 1999 | 366 |
| 2000 | 369 |
| 2001 | 229 |
| 2006 | 17 |
| 2014 | 2,648 |
| 2015 | 1,787 |
| 2016 | 1,408 |
| 2017 | 1,334 |
| 2018 | 685 |
| 2019 | 1,642 |
| 2020 | 307 |
| 2021 | 166 |
| 2022 | 49 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2026 | 7 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Service brakes
34% · 124 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Engine and engine cooling
16% · 58 reportsMost commonly citing gasoline and engine.
Electrical system
12% · 46 reportsMost commonly citing front underhood and wiring.
Show complaint excerpts
Fire started in left rear quarter of vehicle. It was caused by wiring to rear defogger, lights & rear wiper harness. Damage to wiring, trim panels melted, head liner damage, outer body paint blistered above fuel filler door.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-04-12
Vehicle was only driven about 5 miles and parked when a neighbor noticed fire. Consumer stated fire was under the hood of vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-09-10
Vehicle was parked inside garage area at work. Someone came into the office and stated that a vehicle was on fire. Flames were coming from underneath the grill area. Fire department was notified.
NHTSA ODI report, 2000-05-25
Suspension
9% · 33 reportsMost commonly citing front and control arm.
Power train
8% · 30 reportsMost commonly citing park/neutral start interlock switch and automatic transmission.
Safety timeline
7 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2002-05-13Fuel system, gasoline02V104000 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.
Remedy: 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.…
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2005-01-25Fuel system, gasoline06E011000 Certain aftermarket airtex electric fuel pumps installed for use as replacement equipment for certain 1997-2004 Jeep wrangler; 1997-2001 Jeep Cherokee; 1997-2004 Jeep grand Cherokee; and 2000-2003…
Remedy: Airtex will notify its customers and will replace the affected fuel pumps free of charge. The recall began on January 25, 2006. Owners may contact airtex customer service department at…
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2006-03-20Service brakes, hydraulic06E022000 Certain aftermarket brake hydraulic master cylinders sold as replacement brake cylinders for certain Ford, daimlerchrysler, and Jeep passenger vehicles. These brake cylinders were sold under the…
Remedy: Affinia (Brake parts, inc.) will replace the subject brake hydraulic master cylinders free of charge. The recall began on March 20, 2006. Owners can contact affina group customer service at…
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2006-04-03Exterior lighting06E026000 Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber…
Remedy: Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. The recall began on April 3, 2006. Owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
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2006-07-31Exterior lighting06E065000 Certain aj motorsport combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. Combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the…
Remedy: Aj motorsport will notify owners and offer reimbursement for the lamps. The recall began on July 31, 2006. Owners may contact aj motorsport at 626-618-2026.
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2009-05-11Exterior lighting09E012000 Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…
Remedy: Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on May 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
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2009-07-28Exterior lighting09E025000 Dope, inc. Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…
Remedy: Dope, inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on July 28, 2009. Owners may contact dope, inc. At 1-626-272-1798.
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2012-06-12Engineering analysisClosed 2014-11-14 Crash Related Fuel Tank Fires
Buy-smart checklist
2000 Jeep Cherokee — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 124 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 58 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 46 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 02V104000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 06E011000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 06E022000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 06E026000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 06E065000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 09E012000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 09E025000 · Exterior lighting
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- Is the 2000 Jeep Cherokee reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2000 Jeep Cherokee is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Jeep Cherokee?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 34% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2000 Jeep Cherokee have?
- 7 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.