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2000 Jeep Cherokee recalls and problems

1 recall and 362 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2000 Jeep Cherokee.

1
recalls
362
owner complaints
26
complaints mentioning a crash
33
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2000 Jeep Cherokee recalls

Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system, injectors

NHTSA campaign 02V104000 · reported April 8, 2002 · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION · 1,115,322 vehicles potentially affected

The 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.
The risk
This could result in a vehicle fire.
The 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Aug 26, 2019 · Electrical system · 200,000 miles

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 THE FAILURE. THE…

Mar 8, 2019 · Suspension

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.

Jan 30, 2019 · Air bags · 180,000 miles

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.

Nov 25, 2018 · Air bags · 237,318 miles

ENGINE LEAK BAD SEAT AND BRAKE LIGHT I NEED SOME HELP PLEASE REPLACE REAR WIPE,

Nov 15, 2018 · Engine · 173,000 miles

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 DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE…

Cherokee model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2000 13622633
2001 22262510

Across all years, the 2014 Cherokee has the most complaints (2,650). All Jeep Cherokee years →

Questions

Does the 2000 Jeep Cherokee have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2000 Jeep Cherokee, the most recent reported on April 8, 2002 (Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system, injectors). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Jeep Cherokee?
Owners have filed 362 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is service brakes, hydraulic (104 complaints), followed by engine and engine cooling (50).
How many 2000 Jeep Cherokee complaints mention a crash or fire?
26 of 362 complaints report a crash and 33 a fire; 23 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received August 26, 2019.