2000 Jeep Wrangler
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than 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
- 251
- Recalls
- 5
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Power train
Campaigns on file for 2000
Opened by NHTSA
29% of complaints
Complaints per year
2000: 251 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 0 |
| 1985 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 41 |
| 1988 | 53 |
| 1989 | 63 |
| 1990 | 80 |
| 1991 | 77 |
| 1992 | 77 |
| 1993 | 109 |
| 1994 | 159 |
| 1995 | 202 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 401 |
| 1998 | 265 |
| 1999 | 213 |
| 2000 | 251 |
| 2001 | 170 |
| 2002 | 108 |
| 2003 | 98 |
| 2004 | 192 |
| 2005 | 649 |
| 2006 | 730 |
| 2007 | 555 |
| 2008 | 873 |
| 2009 | 372 |
| 2010 | 686 |
| 2011 | 485 |
| 2012 | 833 |
| 2013 | 654 |
| 2014 | 654 |
| 2015 | 472 |
| 2016 | 461 |
| 2017 | 310 |
| 2018 | 1,820 |
| 2019 | 741 |
| 2020 | 610 |
| 2021 | 942 |
| 2022 | 400 |
| 2023 | 367 |
| 2024 | 736 |
| 2025 | 68 |
| 2026 | 10 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Power train
29% · 74 reportsMost commonly citing manual transmission and automatic transmission.
Structure
22% · 56 reportsMost commonly citing body and frame and members.
Show complaint excerpts
I was driving down the road and my Jeep caught fire from underneath. I had to stop and jump out to survive. It burnt completely. Nothing survived.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-05-03
Also filed under Engine
Suspension
10% · 25 reportsMost commonly citing front and spindle.
Electrical system
9% · 23 reportsMost commonly citing interior/under dash and front underhood.
Air bags
6% · 16 reportsMost commonly citing frontal and sensor/control module.
Show complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Jeep Wrangler. While driving 60 MPH and attempting to avoid colliding with another vehicle, the contact's vehicle crashed into a rock wall barrier. The front driver and passenger air bags failed to deploy.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-06-18
The consumer rear ended another vehicle, and the air bags failed to deploy.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-03-11
On feburary 1, 2003, my daughter was driving a 2000 Jeep Wrangler at about 35 MPH on a slight up-grade. She left about 20' of straight skid prior to a rear-end collision.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-03-10
Also filed under Seat belts
Safety timeline
5 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2000-04-14Preliminary evaluationClosed 2000-10-13 Air bag module detachment
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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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2004-06-16Equipment04E041000 Bestop aftermarket rear shell roof racks,manufactured between April 27 and May 20, 2004, designed for use with the bestop hardtop made for the 1986-1995 and 1997-2003 Jeep Wrangler. The cockpit…
Remedy: Bestop will notify its customers and provide a repair kit and installation instructions free of charge. Owner notification began June 16, 2004. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within…
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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.
Buy-smart checklist
2000 Jeep Wrangler — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 74 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 56 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 25 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 02V104000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 04E041000 · Equipment
- Recall 06E011000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 06E022000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 06E026000 · Exterior lighting
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- Is the 2000 Jeep Wrangler reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2000 Jeep Wrangler is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Jeep Wrangler?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2000 Jeep Wrangler have?
- 5 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.