2000 Jeep Wrangler Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Wrangler years
- Fewer complaints than other years 23rd of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 251 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Jeep Wrangler. That ranks 23rd out of 32 Wrangler model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (70 complaints, 28%), typically at around 35,400 miles. Complaints mention 17 crashes, 20 fires, 11 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
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- 251owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 17complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 Jeep Wrangler 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train problems | 70 | 28% | 35,400 | “transmission makes” (14%) | — |
| Structure problems | 56 | 22% | 133,400 | “skid plate” (9%) | — |
| Suspension | 25 | 10% | 125,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 23 | 9% | 82,022 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 16 | 6% | 52,575 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 15 | 6% | 77,500 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 15 | 6% | 33,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 12 | 5% | 31,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 11 | 4% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 9 | 4% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 9 | 4% | 115,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 7 | 3% | 86,500 | — | — |
| Tires | 7 | 3% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 6 | 2% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 2% | 135,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 3 | 1% | 50,500 | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 1% | 36,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 1% | 69,103 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 1% | 262,384 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 1% | 150,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0% | 85,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Jeep Wrangler 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
- Air bag module detachment (PE00018) — opened Apr 14, 2000, closed Oct 13, 2000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 1994 N/A Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that the vehicle failed the State Inspection because the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 02V041000 (PARKING BRAKE). However, the part to do the recall repair was no longer available. The contact had not experienced a failure…
The contact owns a 1993 N/A Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that there was a strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle after the vehicle was refueled. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing rough idling and reduced power while driving. The vehicle was taken to the…
We have found that after removing the bolts from the cross member under the jeep that the holes are rusted out. In fact the frame on both sides of our jeep are rusted through from not having any drain holes for the water to drain out.
Frame rotted from the inside out around the lower control arms. The chassis is otherwise rust free, but it spontaneously rotted from the inside out. The lower control arm disconnected while driving down the highway, leaving the rear axle free floating, unstable, and very likely to cause a crash…
The front frame cap, or mounting bracket has started is rotting and deteriorating. This is a major concern which has courses many other severe issues. This is a major suspension component that is rotting away.
Other Jeep Wrangler years
← 1999 Wrangler · 2001 Wrangler →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Wrangler | 11 | 3 |
| 2025 Wrangler | 71 | 4 |
| 2024 Wrangler | 741 | 11 |
| 2023 Wrangler | 368 | 14 |
| 2022 Wrangler | 404 | 15 |
| 2021 Wrangler | 949 | 15 |
| 2020 Wrangler | 613 | 12 |
| 2019 Wrangler | 743 | 9 |
| 2018 Wrangler | 1,824 | 14 |
| 2017 Wrangler | 311 | 5 |
| 2016 Wrangler | 461 | 5 |
| 2015 Wrangler | 476 | 3 |
| 2014 Wrangler | 657 | 4 |
| 2013 Wrangler | 654 | 6 |
| 2012 Wrangler | 835 | 9 |
| 2011 Wrangler | 485 | 10 |
| 2010 Wrangler | 686 | 10 |
| 2009 Wrangler | 372 | 6 |
| 2008 Wrangler | 873 | 7 |
| 2007 Wrangler | 558 | 8 |
| 2006 Wrangler | 730 | 3 |
| 2005 Wrangler | 650 | 1 |
| 2004 Wrangler | 192 | 1 |
| 2003 Wrangler | 98 | 0 |
| 2002 Wrangler | 108 | 2 |
| 2001 Wrangler | 170 | 3 |
| 2000 | 251 | 1 |
| 1999 Wrangler | 213 | 1 |
| 1998 Wrangler | 265 | 2 |
| 1997 Wrangler | 401 | 3 |
| 1996 Wrangler | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 Wrangler | 202 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Jeep Wrangler?
Owners most often report power train, structure, suspension problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 70 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Jeep Wrangler?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2000 Jeep Wrangler a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Wrangler model years, the 2000 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.