The Lemon Index2000 Jeep Wrangler.
The 2000 Jeep Wrangler is worse than average by owner complaints: 120 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 132, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about transmission & drivetrain, it has 5 recalls, and it gets 15 to 17 mpg combined. The best Jeep Wrangler year is 2015.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 251 owner complaints, owners reported:
Older model year: fewer owners filed complaints back then, so treat the score as rough.
Every Jeep Wrangler 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 52K to 149K miles on the car (115 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- body structure complaints mostly came at 83K–175K miles
- suspension complaints mostly came at 40K–162K miles
Recalls 5
- lights 2006
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.
- brakes 2006
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT BRAKE CYLINDERS FOR CERTAIN FORD, DAIMLERCHRYSLER, AND JEEP 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.
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- equipment 2004
BESTOP AFTERMARKET REAR SHELL ROOF RACKS,MANUFACTURED BETWEEN APRIL 27 AND MAY 20, 2004, DESIGNED FOR USE WITH THE BESTOP HARDTOP MADE FOR THE 1986-1995 AND 1997-2003 JEEP WRANGLER.
- 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.
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 47 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Customers may complain that the hvac drain water leaks under passenger side carpet
- Hvac drive water leaks under passenger side front carpet
- Primary door weatherstrip water leak at a-pillar belt line
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- ClosedAir bag module detachment2000
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: 2.5L 4-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
Transmission has been replaced but still makes grinding noise when in neutral. If clutch is depressed noise will go away. Also, stick shift is very difficult to move after highway travel.
2000 Jeep Wrangler owner · NHTSA complaint 733669
More owner reports
There is a rattling sound from transmission at all times. Dealer replaced transfer case at 7543 miles. An oil seal was leaking and replaced as well. Neither remedied the problem.
NHTSA complaint 8011137
1. Transmission extremely noisy in neutral (clutch not depressed); 2. Shifting is extremely difficult after driving long distances (after heating up); & 3. Transmission pops out of gear (1st) occasionally.
NHTSA complaint 733910
Quick answers
Is the 2000 Jeep Wrangler reliable?
No, it is worse than average by government complaints. It drew 1.3× the average car's complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 132; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Jeep Wrangler year by this measure is 2015.
What are the most common 2000 Jeep Wrangler problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are transmission & drivetrain (56%), body structure (12%) and electrical (8%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2000 Jeep Wrangler have?
5 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 Wrangler get?
15 to 17 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2000 Jeep Wrangler problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 52,600 and 149,000 miles. The middle report was at 91,900 miles, from 115 complaints.
Does the 2000 Jeep Wrangler have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 56% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2000 Jeep Wrangler cost in fuel a year?
About $3800 to $4300 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2000 Jeep Wrangler have?
2.5L 4-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl.
What Jeep Wrangler year is better than the 2000?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2015, 2017 and 2011.
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