2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Latches/locks/linkages Problems
Owners have filed 78 complaints with NHTSA about latches/locks/linkages problems on the 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 5% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 68,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “door locks” (29% of reports).
- 78latches/locks/linkages complaints
- 68,000median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $680typical repair cost reported by owners
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Door locks: mentioned in 23 of 78 complaints (29%)
- Lock unlock: mentioned in 13 of 78 complaints (17%)
- Passenger doors: mentioned in 5 of 78 complaints (6%)
- Locking unlocking: mentioned in 5 of 78 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical latches/locks/linkages repair on the 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee at $680, and half of them between $400 and $1,900.
Based on 5 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2002–2007), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do latches/locks/linkages problems happen?
Based on 51 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 78 complaints, 1 a fire.
Jeep Grand Cherokee latches/locks/linkages complaints by model year
| Model year | Latches/locks/linkages complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Grand Cherokee | 1 | 0% | 14,225 |
| 2019 Grand Cherokee | 1 | 0% | 56,000 |
| 2015 Grand Cherokee | 4 | 0% | 69,500 |
| 2014 Grand Cherokee | 3 | 0% | 48,176 |
| 2013 Grand Cherokee | 1 | 0% | 30,000 |
| 2012 Grand Cherokee | 1 | 0% | 69,045 |
| 2011 Grand Cherokee | 8 | 0% | 15,839 |
| 2010 Grand Cherokee | 1 | 1% | 3,000 |
| 2008 Grand Cherokee | 2 | 0% | 42,125 |
| 2007 Grand Cherokee | 3 | 0% | 49,800 |
| 2006 Grand Cherokee | 25 | 2% | 56,299 |
| 2005 Grand Cherokee | 163 | 8% | 59,000 |
| 2004 Grand Cherokee | 6 | 0% | 115,550 |
| 2003 Grand Cherokee | 1 | 0% | 65,000 |
| 2002 Grand Cherokee | 5 | 0% | 46,000 |
| 2001 Grand Cherokee | 3 | 0% | 102,500 |
| 2000 Grand Cherokee | 78 | 5% | 68,000 |
| 1999 Grand Cherokee | 19 | 1% | 66,375 |
| 1998 Grand Cherokee | 18 | 2% | 90,200 |
| 1997 Grand Cherokee | 13 | 1% | 100,003 |
| 1996 Grand Cherokee | 21 | 2% | 95,000 |
| 1995 Grand Cherokee | 8 | 1% | 141,500 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists latches/locks/linkages for the 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Several months ago, i get a quack sound when the door lock/unlock is activated. Initially both locks worked then the rear passenger door doesn't lock but unlocks and the driver's passenger door doesn't unlock but locks. I did a search and found this…
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the no key warning light illuminated followed by the vehicle stalling. The dealer was notified and advised the contact that the master key would need to be coded. The manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. The…
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the door locks failed. When the contact attempted to lock or unlock the vehicle with the keyless remote, the locks would make a loud banging sound. The failure only occurred when she used the keyless remote. The rear passenger…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokees have latches/locks/linkages problems?
No. NHTSA has 78 owner complaints about latches/locks/linkages for the 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee (5% of the 1,447 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee latches/locks/linkages?
No recall currently lists latches/locks/linkages for this vehicle.
At what mileage do latches/locks/linkages problems start?
The median reported mileage is 68,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix latches/locks/linkages problems on the 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Owners report a typical cost of $680 (half paid between $400 and $1,900), from 5 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about latches/locks/linkages problems on the 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The most frequent phrase is “door locks”, in 23 of 78 complaints, followed by “lock unlock” (13).
Other 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems
See all 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems or latches/locks/linkages problems across all Grand Cherokee years.