2000 Jeep Liberty

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2000 Jeep Liberty
RENDERED 2026-11-01T17:08:21.549Z

Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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.

Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
6

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

2000: 6 complaints 2000 6 2001: 10 complaints 2002: 1,808 complaints 2002 2003: 1,352 complaints 2004: 1,101 complaints 2004 2005: 1,118 complaints 2006: 1,372 complaints 2006 2007: 703 complaints 2008: 541 complaints 2008 2009: 108 complaints 2010: 197 complaints 2010 2011: 181 complaints 2012: 385 complaints 2012
2000: 6 complaints 2000 6 2001: 10 complaints 2001 2002: 1,808 complaints 2002 2003: 1,352 complaints 2003 2004: 1,101 complaints 2004 2005: 1,118 complaints 2005 2006: 1,372 complaints 2006 2007: 703 complaints 2007 2008: 541 complaints 2008 2009: 108 complaints 2009 2010: 197 complaints 2010 2011: 181 complaints 2011 2012: 385 complaints 2012
2000: 6 complaints 2000 6 2001: 10 complaints 2001 2002: 1,808 complaints 2002 2003: 1,352 complaints 2003 2004: 1,101 complaints 2004 2005: 1,118 complaints 2005 2006: 1,372 complaints 2006 2007: 703 complaints 2007 2008: 541 complaints 2008 2009: 108 complaints 2009 2010: 197 complaints 2010 2011: 181 complaints 2011 2012: 385 complaints 2012

2000: 6 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
20006
200110
20021,808
20031,352
20041,101
20051,118
20061,372
2007703
2008541
2009108
2010197
2011181
2012385

Known problem areas

Only 6 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Suspension

2 of 6 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing lower ball joint.

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When driving at an undetermined speed steering wheel pulled towards the right. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealership for inspection, and mechanic determined that right lower ball joints failed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-03-11

Also filed under Power train

Consumer states that the alignment is off causing the tires to wear down with in 5000 miles. Dealer notified said the alignment was not off.…

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-10-02

Structure

1 of 6 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing body.

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Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that the rear door lock failed. The contact was unable to unlock the rear door. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-12-16

Service brakes

1 of 6 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Seat belts

1 of 6 total reports mentions: seat belts.

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Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Jeep Liberty sport. The contact stated that the front passenger's side seat belt clip holder failed to secure the clip. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer and was not repaired.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-01-07

Power train

1 of 6 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

2000 Jeep Liberty — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Suspension: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.

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FAQ

Is the 2000 Jeep Liberty reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Jeep Liberty?
The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2000 Jeep Liberty have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.