2000 Jeep Cherokee Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 2000 Jeep Cherokee has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 369 complaints with NHTSA, including 26 crashes, 40 fires, 23 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (123 reports).

1Recalls
369Owner complaints
26Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Cherokee?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2000 Jeep Cherokee recalls

Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors

Recall 02V104Apr 8, 20021,115,322 vehicles affected

Most common 2000 Jeep Cherokee problems

Problem areas named in the 369 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic123
Engine And Engine Cooling70
Electrical System55
Suspension33
Power Train32
Air Bags26
Steering25
Seats22
Fuel System, Gasoline19
Tires13

What owners report

2019-08-26, Electrical System
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 MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000.
2019-03-08, 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.
2019-01-30, Air Bags
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.
2018-11-25, Air Bags
ENGINE LEAK BAD SEAT AND BRAKE LIGHT I NEED SOME HELP PLEASE REPLACE REAR WIPE,
2018-11-15, Engine
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 MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 173,000.

2000 Jeep Cherokee questions

Does the 2000 Jeep Cherokee have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2000 Jeep Cherokee: Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Jeep Cherokee?

Based on 369 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (123), Engine And Engine Cooling (70), Electrical System (55).

How do I check if a recall on my 2000 Jeep Cherokee has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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