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 Grand Cherokee recalls
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system, fan
NHTSA campaign 06V199000 · reported June 8, 2006 · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION · 189,479 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- On certain sport utility vehicles, the plastic blades of the electric motor driven cooling fan may separate and penetrate the shroud.
- The risk
- If this occurs while the hood is open, a person in the vicinity of the engine could be struck by the blade and injured.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the electric cooling fan modules free of charge. The recall began on september 4, 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
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.
Fuel system, gasoline: storage, tank assembly
NHTSA campaign 00V195000 · reported July 17, 2000 · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION · 1,500 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. Some of these vehicles may have been built with fuel tanks with suspect vent tube welds.
- The risk
- Separation of the vent tube weld could result in a fuel leak. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace any fuel tanks built in the suspect time period. The vehicle will be inspected and if the bar code on the fuel tank indicates that the tank was built during the suspect period, it will be replaced.
Seat belts
NHTSA campaign 00V034000 · reported February 4, 2000 · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION · 204,000 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The seat belt shoulder height adjustable turning loop (atl) top mounting bolt was inadequately manufactured.
- The risk
- The affected mounting bolts may not withstand sufficient force to function properly in certain impact situations, increasing the risk of injury to a belted occupant.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the shoulder belt height adjuster mounting bolts.
Air bags: frontal
NHTSA campaign 99V343000 · reported December 2, 1999 · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION · 350 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Vehicle description: passenger and sport utility vehicles. The passenger air bag inflator assembly contains an incorrect inflator charge amount.
- The risk
- This condition could increase the risk of a passenger occupant injury under certain accident conditions.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the air bag module with a correct module.
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)
NHTSA campaign 99V312000 · reported November 4, 1999 · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION · 1,259 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. Some steering gear units were assembled with internal end-of-travel-stops that missed the heat treat process, resulting in soft internal travel stops.
- The risk
- This could result in sticking, binding, or seizing of the steering gear.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the steering gear on involved vehicles.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
Dec 6, 2025 · Air bags · crash reported
I was going down main road in Vineland nj making a left hand turn on to Elmer road when I was stuck in the front of my jeep and I hit the steering wheel the airbags never deployed
Sep 9, 2025 · Fuel system, gasoline
The contact owns a 1996 N/A Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V252000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STRUCTURE). The local dealer was contacted; however, the dealer refused to perform the recall repair due to the age of the vehicle. The contact stated that there was only one…
Oct 14, 2022 · Tires · 170,000 miles
The contact owns a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee equipped with Cooper tires, Tire Line: Discoverer A/T, Tire Size: 225/75R17, and DOT Number: UT2Y1DF1515. The contact stated that all four tires had cracks along the sidewall. The tire dealer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the…
Oct 10, 2022 · Seats
Drivers front seat has come loose from the bottom and is now wobbly, uncomfortable to sit on it and appears dangerous to drive as its not secure. There are lots of complaints about this happening to others on the internet.
Jul 18, 2022 · Electrical system
After sending my Jeep Grand Cherokee to Pugh’s Service Center in Greenville, NC, in December 2018, because it would turnover, but not start. They replaced the ECM, but had to be taken to the local Jeep dealership for an OE ECM replacement and a crankshaft sensor, in order to get it to crank. Upon getting my Jeep back…
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received December 6, 2025.