2000 Jeep Cherokee Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Cherokee years
- About as many complaints as other years 11th of 19 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 369 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Jeep Cherokee. That ranks 11th out of 19 Cherokee model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (104 complaints, 28%), typically at around 16,000 miles. Complaints mention 26 crashes, 40 fires, 23 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 369owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 26complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 Jeep Cherokee problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems | 104 | 28% | 16,000 | “front end” (18%) | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 53 | 14% | 69,000 | “oil pressure” (15%) | $2,700 |
| Electrical System | 44 | 12% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 33 | 9% | 56,450 | — | — |
| Power Train | 29 | 8% | 65,325 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 26 | 7% | 83,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 22 | 6% | 116,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 22 | 6% | 84,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 17 | 5% | 54,163 | — | — |
| Tires | 13 | 4% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 12 | 3% | 133,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 11 | 3% | 126,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 10 | 3% | 81,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 | 3% | 21,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 9 | 2% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 9 | 2% | 44,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 7 | 2% | 118,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 7 | 2% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 5 | 1% | 53,200 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 1% | 49,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 1% | 140,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 0% | 237,318 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 0% | 150 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0% | 41,777 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Jeep Cherokee recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:injectors
Problem: 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.
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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Crash Related Fuel Tank Fires (EA12005) — opened Jun 12, 2012, closed Nov 14, 2014, led to recall 13V252000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 jeep cherokee. After inserting the key into the ignition switch, the vehicle would not start and a message indicating the key was not recognized was displayed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Lindsey chrysler (8100 centreville rd, manassas, va) was notified of…
I have tried to reach out to transamerican auto parts in regards to recall 18e-072 and after being on hold for hours and multiple emails, i am not able to contact them.
Brake light started coming on intermittently, but is now on constantly. Once in a great while it will not light up when starting the car, but most of the time it comes on when starting the car and stays on continuously.
Engine leak bad seat and brake light i need some help please replace rear wipe,
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 jeep cherokee. While attempting to start the vehicle, a loud ticking noise emerged from the engine compartment. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the engine failed and needed replacement. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for…
Other Jeep Cherokee years
← 1999 Cherokee · 2001 Cherokee →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Cherokee | 8 | 4 |
| 2023 Cherokee | 3 | 1 |
| 2022 Cherokee | 51 | 3 |
| 2021 Cherokee | 173 | 4 |
| 2020 Cherokee | 324 | 3 |
| 2019 Cherokee | 1,661 | 11 |
| 2018 Cherokee | 687 | 7 |
| 2017 Cherokee | 1,336 | 6 |
| 2016 Cherokee | 1,409 | 9 |
| 2015 Cherokee | 1,789 | 11 |
| 2014 Cherokee | 2,650 | 13 |
| 2006 Cherokee | 17 | 0 |
| 2001 Cherokee | 229 | 2 |
| 2000 | 369 | 1 |
| 1999 Cherokee | 366 | 2 |
| 1998 Cherokee | 399 | 5 |
| 1997 Cherokee | 390 | 4 |
| 1996 Cherokee | 447 | 6 |
| 1995 Cherokee | 608 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Jeep Cherokee?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, engine and engine cooling, electrical system problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 104 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Jeep Cherokee?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2000 Jeep Cherokee a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Cherokee model years, the 2000 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.