2000 Jeep Cherokee recalls and problems

The 2000 Jeep Cherokee has 1 safety recall and 369 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Jeep dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

369

Crashes / fires

26 / 40

Injuries / deaths

23 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2000 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2000 Jeep Cherokee recalls

Recall 02V-104: Fuel System, Gasoline

Reported Apr 8, 2002 · 1,115,322 vehicles affected · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

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.

2000 Jeep Cherokee problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	123
Engine and Engine Cooling	70
Electrical System	55
Suspension	33
Power Train	32
Air Bags	26
Steering	25
Seats	22
Fuel System, Gasoline	19
Tires	13
Engine	12
Unknown or Other	11

Most reported parts

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Rotor — 57
Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline — 28
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — 20
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc — 19
Suspension › Front — 15
Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 15
Electrical System › Wiring — 12
Electrical System › Wiring › Front Underhood — 11

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 72,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2000 Jeep Cherokee complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Suspension · reported Mar 8, 2019

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.

Air Bags · at 180,000 miles · reported Jan 30, 2019

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 · at 173,000 miles · reported Nov 15, 2018

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 diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 173,000.

Engine · reported Sep 2, 2018

Crack cylinder head .when driving start to overheat.when check on it I found the problem and I researched and found this is a problem with the cylinder head for jeep years 2000,2001,2002.they say those years the iron ore was very expensive on the world market.

Engine · reported May 13, 2018

Takata recall I own a 2000 jeep cherokee inline 6 and since I got it it has had a lot of problems with the head and blowing the gaskets I called the dealership to see if there was any recalls and there wasn't any. The lady that was working asked me what was going on and I told her and she said that my year jeep should've had a recall for it because a lot of people have had the same problem. This is really the only problem I have with my jeep and everyone I talk to that has a jeep like mine and the same year have the same problem. This will be the second head gaskets in 4 years I will be…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2000 Jeep Cherokee have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2000 Jeep Cherokee: 02V-104 (fuel system, gasoline). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2000 Jeep Cherokee?

Owners report service brakes, hydraulic problems most often (123 reports), followed by engine and engine cooling (70). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 72,000 miles.

Are Jeep recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Jeep dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.