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2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
The 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee is worse than average by owner complaints: 574 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 191, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about brakes, it has 12 recalls, and it gets 15 to 17 mpg combined. The best Jeep Grand Cherokee year is 2010.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 1,447 owner complaints, owners reported:
Older model year: fewer owners filed complaints back then, so treat the score as rough.
Every Jeep Grand Cherokee year. 2000 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 53K to 123K miles on the car (740 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- brakes complaints mostly came at 11K–52K miles
- seats complaints mostly came at 86K–140K miles
- engine complaints mostly came at 68K–115K miles
Recalls 12
- lights 2009
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- lights 2009
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES.
- lights 2006
CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES.
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- engine 2006
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE PLASTIC BLADES OF THE ELECTRIC MOTOR DRIVEN COOLING FAN MAY SEPARATE AND PENETRATE THE SHROUD.
- brakes 2006
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT BRAKE CYLINDERS FOR CERTAIN FORD, DAIMLERCHRYSLER, AND JEEP PASSENGER VEHICLES.
- lights 2006
CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES.
- fuel system, gasoline 2006
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET AIRTEX ELECTRIC FUEL PUMPS INSTALLED FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR CERTAIN 1997-2004 JEEP WRANGLER; 1997-2001 JEEP CHEROKEE; 1997-2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE; AND 2000-2003 DODGE DAKOTA VEHICLES.
- fuel system, gasoline 2002
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.
- fuel system, gasoline 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES.
- seat belts 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.
- airbags 1999
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES.
- steering 1999
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Jeep told dealers about
Jeep sent dealers 114 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Subject pertains to intermittent harsh engagement into reverse gear on certain re model…
- Some customers may notice a lower than expected engine performance due to a possible loss or…
- An intermittent bump (stop-bump) once the vehicle is brought to a full stop
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- ClosedCrash related fuel tank fires2012–2014
- ClosedCrash related fuel tank fires2010–2012
- ClosedFuel storage system crash related fires2009–2010
- ClosedFan blade failure (engine cooling fan)2005–2006
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash stars (older test): front ★★★☆☆ · side ★★★★☆ · rollover —
Fuel cost and engines
About $3800–4300 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 4.0L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl.
In owners' words
Front brake rotors warped at 9,000 miles, resurfaced, warped again by 18,000 miles, rotors and pads replaced. Warped again by 23,000 miles, dealer refused to fix. Warp caused pulsation and steering wheel wobble.
2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee owner · NHTSA complaint 738158
More owner reports
When applying brakes, brake pedal pulsates and steering wheel vibrates. Took to dealer, rotors were warped and had to be replaced twice.
NHTSA complaint 8007322
While traveling about 65mph on the highway without prior warning . The transmission froze up and the vehicle shut down please provide additional information dealer is aware of the problem. Ts
NHTSA complaint 10001100
Quick answers
Is the 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable?
No, it is worse than average by government complaints. It drew 1.9× the average car's complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 191; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Jeep Grand Cherokee year by this measure is 2010.
What are the most common 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are brakes (57%), transmission & drivetrain (22%) and engine (6%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?
12 safety recalls (latest: lights). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee get?
15 to 17 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 53,000 and 123,000 miles. The middle report was at 88,200 miles, from 740 complaints.
Does the 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 22% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee cost in fuel a year?
About $3800 to $4300 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?
4.0L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl.
What Jeep Grand Cherokee year is better than the 2000?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2010, 2019 and 2020.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works