Major Problems with 2000 Jeep Cherokee Derived from Complaints & Recalls

Custom-fit Add-ons

Torque wrench
Mechanic tool set
Tool box

Worst 3 complaints of 2000 Jeep Cherokee

2000 Jeep Cherokee FRONTAL Victims: 3 Mileage: 77000 miles

2000 Jeep Cherokee SEAT BELTS Victims: 3

2000 Jeep Cherokee ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Victims: 2

Browse 2000 Jeep Cherokee complaints by category

Problems with ROTOR, SEATS and ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Jeep Cherokee owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS all tread worn off right front tire after 5500 miles and tire goes flat. jeep dealer and goodyear tire dealer...	57 ~ 6063 miles
SEATS my company owns a fleet of 1998-2000 jeep cherokees used as marked security vehicles. at least three driver bucket seats...	21 ~ 81870 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC a great deal of pressure needs to be applied in order to adequately bring vehicle to a complete stop. brakes	20 ~ 3330 miles
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC concerned that failure occurred on a vehicle that is fairly light duty. no safety defect listed in summary. *ak...	19
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while driving vehicle was involved in an accident air bags did not deploy. *ak the consumer stated that the vehicle...	18 ~ 63655 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING at 7200 miles the engine check light went on flashing. this happened 2 more time over last winter. each time...	17 ~ 3882 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 'check gauges' light comes on multiple times temperature gauge to redline for a few minutes then back to normal. brought...	16 ~ 41726 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION the vehicle vibrated at speeds of 50-55 mph the vibration could be felt in the steering wheel and the right...	15
AIR BAGS i have a 2000 jeep cherokee sport and the airbag light stays on now. i took it to the dealer...	14 ~ 82978 miles
ENGINE temperature gauge showed increase past normal operating temperature and into red-marked range. after letting engine cool and shutting it off...	12 ~ 85824 miles
SUSPENSION consumer complains of the steering wheel having a slight shimmy goodyear wranger rt/s tires (p225 75 r15) have been rotated	12 ~ 36233 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER defect occurs mostly between 50-55mph but can be felt at other speeds. no safet defect mentioned in summary. *ak...	12 ~ 10500 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 'check gauges' light comes on multiple times temperature gauge to redline for a few minutes then back to normal. brought...	11 ~ 62055 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS while driving about 68mph on an interstate tapped brakes to cancel cruise control right front tire locked causing me to...	11 ~ 33121 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN when consumer will turn vehicle on there was hesitation. also vehicle was hard to put in gear. she contacted jeep	11 ~ 22000 miles
STEERING chrysler put steering wheels on the passenger side for post office use. also when driving vehicle would not steer properly.	9 ~ 76153 miles
FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i just bought the car 07/21/00 & the car was smoking from the back no lights came on to inform	9
PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN my wife parked our 2000 jeep grand cherokee in our driveway on 6-29-01 after arriving from a short trip to...	9
WHEELS rotors has been replaced 3 times wheels have been replaced 3 times and tires are going to be replace finally	8 ~ 23863 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE (1.) at 245 miles enginecheck light went on. dealer replaced #5 spark plug and coil ignition system to correct. four...	7 ~ 41189 miles
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC when applying the brakes there is an abnormal amount of disturbing brake squealing even in optimal driving conditions brake pads	7
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM plastic cover on console was defective. it was is hooked onto her foot and caused an accident. dealership was aware	6
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC defective brakes...	6 ~ 24667 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES the power locks make loud noise when activated. eventually the rear door lock will not unlock.jb ts...	5 ~ 30800 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING temperature into red on several occasions and lowers when heat turned on. oil pressure to zero at start up and...	5 ~ 48272 miles
FAN > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING engine was experiencing high acceleration whenever vehicle would come to a stop dealer was notified and replacef engine fan. feel	5 ~ 32200 miles
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS front brake rotors have been replaced and rear secondary brake pads and shoes were cracked down the middle. *ak...	5 ~ 15355 miles
TIRES consumer complains of the steering wheel having a slight shimmy goodyear wranger rt/s tires (p225 75 r15) have been rotated	5 ~ 8000 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while braking in stop and go traffic veh suddenly accelerated placed brake pedal to floor which cancelled forward motion causing...	5
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES tl*the contact owns a 2000 jeep cherokee. the contact was outside of the vehicle and attempted to open the rear...	4 ~ 86250 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY door and windshield wont work properly. dealer stated the need to replace the electrical harness. vehicle's warranty expired. *ak...	4 ~ 38750 miles
DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC i have just had my front rotors replaced twice.now i was notified by the dealership that in order to resolve...	4 ~ 10750 miles
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING recall 02-v-104-000/ manfacturer's recall 086 repairs were denied by dealer due to not having the time and never heard of...	4 ~ 25452 miles
CONTROL ARM > FRONT > SUSPENSION repeated passenger balljoint failure on 2000 jeep cherokee sport. according to multiple sources including owners and jeep dealer repair staff...	4 ~ 10038 miles
GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) > STEERING squeal in power steering when turning left problem corrected by dealership after 3 attempts entire steering gear housing replaced on	4
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (1.) at 245 miles enginecheck light went on. dealer replaced #5 spark plug and coil ignition system to correct. four...	4 ~ 17400 miles
TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE > TIRES vehicle is a right hand drive jeep spare tire location creates a large blind spot for consumer. *mjs ...	4
POWER TRAIN tl*the contact owns a 2000 jeep cherokee. while driving 55 mph there was a loss of transmission power. the vehicle...	3 ~ 63775 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl*the contact owns a 2000 jeep cherokee. while driving at an unknown speed the contact activated her headlights and discovered...	3 ~ 126000 miles
CALIPER > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS when driving and braking under any conditions brake pedal pulsates which results in extended stopping distance. *ak factory defective pads...	3 ~ 22867 miles
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM airbag light stays on and horn doesn't work. *ak...	3 ~ 73667 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT i have a 00 cherokee and the evaporator started leaking i only have 39300 miles on this car.i think that	3 ~ 46736 miles
HOOD > BODY > STRUCTURE for the past month i was unable to get my hood to open to get an oil change. i decided...	3 ~ 30000 miles
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY temperature into red on several occasions and lowers when heat turned on. oil pressure to zero at start up and...	3 ~ 55000 miles
LINKAGES > STEERING while traveling on a road at 40mph switch from asphalt to pavement would cause steering column to shimmy violently. vehicle...	3 ~ 28217 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES all tread worn off right front tire after 5500 miles and tire goes flat. jeep dealer and goodyear tire dealer...	3
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE gas tank is made of plastic and is too close to the rear bumper. *ak...	3 ~ 14333 miles
MODULE > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM engine check engine lite came on at around 600 miles was knocked off by the service manager. went on again...	3
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2000 jeep grand cherokee. the contact received a notification for recall nhtsa campaign number: 13v252000...	2 ~ 70000 miles
VISIBILITY there were no events leading up to the failure. all of a sudden the a/c stopped blowing cold air. turns	2 ~ 84500 miles
CONCEALMENT DEVICES > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING dt: consumer stated the plastic that goes over the headlights was all fogged up and it affected driving at night....	2 ~ 63000 miles
STRUCTURE 2000 jeep cherokee engine stopped without warning.*no answer required. mr there was a hole in the piston. after the dealer...	2
SEAT BELTS the seat belt on my 2000 jeep cherokee has come unintentionally unlatched 2 times within the 2 months i have...	2
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE front brake rotors were replaced once and turned twice less then two years and problem is reoccurriing. dealer notified. *ak	2 ~ 4000 miles
PUMP > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING when getting into third gear transmission would not shift transmission will roar up dealership replaced transmission twice. *ak consumer is...	2
RACK AND PINION > STEERING temperature into red on several occasions and lowers when heat turned on. oil pressure to zero at start up and...	2
DRIVESHAFT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN in summer of 2000 driveshaft at rear universal joint snapped in-two. again in spring of this year same problem occurred....	2
INJECTORS > FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE prior to recall notice (02v104000) consumers vehicle experienced an under hood fire in which a mouse nest had ignited consumer	2 ~ 13400 miles
LINKAGES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL vehicle is used for a security company. employee driving vehicle was going up hill about 5-10 mph and it fully	2
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM manufacturer's omission of critical information from owners' manual and vehicle components. use circuit labels do not exist for the fuse...	2
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING while driving in a parking lot at a speed of 15 mph wheel steering locked up causing vehicle to crash.	2
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL engine check engine lite came on at around 600 miles was knocked off by the service manager. went on again...	2 ~ 10500 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL engine leak bad seat and brake light i need some help please replace rear wipe ...	1 ~ 237318 miles
SERVICE BRAKES brakes failed for no apparent reason. was sitting in drive through waiting to pick something up and when i took...	1 ~ 41777 miles
EQUIPMENT i have a 2000 jeep cherokee sport 4x4 with no lift kits etc. at highway speeds when hitting a bump...	1 ~ 98518 miles
LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS > WHEELS 2000 jeep cherokee. unit #1 was traveling eastbound on the ohio turnpike when the left front wheel came off. the...	1
VALVE > TIRES faulty tire valve stems - 2 of them. *tr...	1
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT i own a 2000 jeep grand cherokee 4x4 it has 116 000 miles on it. i have a problem with...	1
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS my 2000 jeep cherokee [xxx] passenger side seat belt is hard to buckle up due to some mechanical interference inside...	1 ~ 87000 miles
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS the horn and cruise control did not work. but the air bag light was on. the defects were reported to	1 ~ 21000 miles
LOWER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT jeep drifts from side-to-side with no effort by driver told the ball joints are defective but wont replace.*ak...	1 ~ 34000 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER i had several trips to the dealership with the jeep. i purchased the jeep on july 26 2000 new. i...	1 ~ 150 miles
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM last aug (2002) my ignition switch locked up (would not turn with key inserted). this started out only occurring occasionally....	1 ~ 27850 miles
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT i had to replace my front rotors at 35 000 - chrysler said it's normal wear and tear and wouldn't...	1
FLOOR SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION the vehicle was in park with the engine running when all of a sudden the gear went into reverse and	1
SIDEWALL > TIRES while driving the left tire experienced outer sidewall damage consumer was issued a 30.00 dollar credit toward the cost of...	1
FRONT > SEAT BELTS when the automatic seat belt retracted back into position it was difficult for the consumer to enter the vehicle as	1 ~ 11000 miles
WHEEL CYLINDERS > DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS rear brake cylinders are leaking resulting in extended stopping distance while driving.*ak...	1
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION vehicle had been parked for about 3 minutes and smoke started coming from hood. this was due to the wiring...	1
LATCH > HOOD > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES vehicle was going 50-55mph when hood flew back into windshield. release rod broke and the outer clamps failed causing secondary	1
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE no parts available: recall number b06 to install a debris shield on the intake manifold. exum nissan jeep kia 1800	1
BODY > STRUCTURE plastic cover on console was defective. it was is hooked onto her foot and caused an accident. dealership was aware	1
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while driving about 45mph and exiting onto freeway accelerator stuck to floor . consumer had to pull on side of	1
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS consumer was involved in a front end collision while traveling 45 mph. driver's side and passenger's side airbags failed to	1
CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM temperature into red on several occasions and lowers when heat turned on. oil pressure to zero at start up and...	1
COOLING UNIT AND LINES > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN while driving consumer could see smoke after pulling over consumer could see there was a fire in the engine compartment...	1
RADIATOR ASSEMBLY > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 'check gauges' light comes on multiple times temperature gauge to redline for a few minutes then back to normal. brought...	1
DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE jeep was parked outside tire center waiting for technician to put the new tires on. technician came out and saw...	1
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE right front fuel line broke causing fuel leakages and leading to an engine compartment fire. manufacturer was notified. feel free	1
TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING engine blewout while driving at highway speed of 65-70 mph. dealer notified. *akvehicle jerks while in motion at hywy speeds....	1
HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING noise coming from steering wheel when making a left turn. dealer was notified and realigned steering hose. if problem reoccurred	1
DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN there was a problem with the brakes a noise in the motor and the differential was leaking.dt jb...	1
DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC there was a problem with the brakes a noise in the motor and the differential was leaking.dt jb...	1
FILLER PIPE AND CAP > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE engine check light comes on intermittently if hitting a bump engine check light comes on. dealer says that gas cap	1
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE right rear door lock/ latch had caught on fire while driving. vehicle at dealer for inspection. please feel free to	1
SWITCH > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING vehicle fire originated underhood vehicle taken to dealer and informed consumer that problem was due to headlight selected switch. vehicle	1
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN while driving vehicle swayed over to the side which could cause a loss of vehicle control. location of the rear	1
COLUMN SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION since the first day of ownership of new jeep cherokee 10/3/1999 there has been a grinding sound coming from the...	1
CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN consumer complained about a transmission problem. vehicle was moving in reverse when actually it was in park. *ak...	1 ~ 78000 miles
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN transmission grinds when shifting growls when clutch not depressed pops out of gear at highway speeds when raining pass. side...	1
RIM > WHEELS every 3000 miles brakes go out. brakes and calipers have been repaired four times. front rims are hot to the...	1
HUB > WHEELS every 3000 miles brakes go out. brakes and calipers have been repaired four times. front rims are hot to the...	1
MID/REAR ASSEMBLY > SEATS trucks rear seats do not come equipped with a head rest. consumer feels "due to the occupants head not being...	1 ~ 25000 miles

Torque wrench

EPAuto 1/2-inch Drive Click Torque Wrenc...
- Durable Ratchet Head: Made from Hardened treated Chrome Vanadium steel alloy (Cr-V) Corrosion-Retardant: Satin Finish. Made in Taiwan
- Easy Storage: A sturdy plastic storage case is included. Non-Slip Grip: Knurled handle
- Easy to Read: High...
LEXIVON 1/2-Inch Drive Click Torque Wren...
- PRECISE - Ships pre-calibrated to +/- 4% accuracy and ready to use. Include calibration certificate with traceable serial number.
- DURABLE - Reinforced ratchet gear head constructed from hardened, heat-treated Chrome Vanadium alloy steel.
- LONGEVITY -...
LEXIVON 1/2-Inch Drive Click Torque Wren...
- PRECISION - Ships pre-calibrated to +/- 4% accuracy and ready to use. Include calibration certificate with traceable serial number.
- DURABLE - Reinforced ratchet gear head constructed from hardened, heat treated Chrome Vanadium alloy steel.
- LONG-LASTING...
LEXIVON 3/8-Inch Drive Click Torque Wren...
- PRECISION - Ships pre-calibrated to +/- 4% accuracy and ready to use. Include calibration certificate with traceable serial number.
- DURABLE - Reinforced ratchet gear head constructed from hardened, heat treated Chrome Vanadium alloy steel.
- LONG-LASTING...
LEXIVON Inch Pound Torque Wrench 1/4-Inc...
- PRECISION - Ships pre-calibrated to +/- 4% accuracy and ready to use. Include calibration certificate with traceable serial number.
- DURABLE - Reinforced ratchet gear head constructed from hardened, heat treated Chrome Vanadium alloy steel.
- LONG-LASTING...
TEKTON 3/8 Inch Drive Micrometer Torque ...
- Includes 1-pc. 3/8 in. drive torque wrench; Storage case; Product manual with torque conversion chart
- Wrench emits a click that can be heard and felt when the preset value is reached
- Permanently marked, high-contrast dual-range...

Mechanic tool set

Crescent 180 Pc. Professional Tool Set i...
- The Crescent Professional Tool Set has a newly designed 72T quick release ratchet
- Carefully selected assortment of hand tools for most industrial, mechanical, and consumer applications
- Get incredible access from combination wrenches with narrow heads,...
Craftsman Mechanic Tool Set, 215 Piece, ...
- MINIMAL ARCH SWING: 72-tooth 1/4 in. and 3/8 in. Drive Ratchets produce a 5-degree arc swing. Ideal balance between access and durability.
- VERSATILE: Comprehensive set of 1/4 in., 3/8 in. Drive Sockets and Drive Tool...
Craftsman Mechanic Tool Set, 230 Piece w...
- TACKLE A VARIETY OF PROJECTS: Complete automotive jobs and general mechanic fixes with this heavy-duty, 230-piece all-in-one mechanic tool set
- OPEN AND CLOSE THE DRAWERS WITH ONE HAND as you work with a spring-loaded locking...
DEWALT Mechanics Tool Set, 1/4" & 3/8" &...
- 72 tooth count ratchet providing a 5 degree arc swing for maneuverability in restricted areas
- Anti-slip driver handle provides maximum comfort
- Housed in a durable carrying case with metal latches
- Full-polish chrome for corrosion resistance
DEWALT Mechanics Tools Kit and Socket Se...
- Socket sets include 72 tooth count ratchets which allow for a 5 degree arc swing for maneuverability in restricted areas
- Ratchets include a low profile directional lever to help reduce catch points and for easy...
Amazon Basics Mechanic's Tool Set with C...
- Mechanic tool kit and socket set for tackling multiple sizes and types of fasteners, especially nuts and bolts
- Includes a 201-piece set that combines most popular sockets, wrenches, hex keys, and screwdriver bits
- Both metric...

Tool box

TUFFIOM 8-Drawer Rolling Tool Chest w/Lo...
- LARGE STORAGE CAPACITY: The rolling tool chest is designed with 8 drawers and 1 bottom cabinet for storing tools, small equipment or other objects. And the bottom cabinet features side hooks for hanging tools like...
beyond by BLACK+DECKER BLACK+DECKER BDST...
- Sturdy + Stackable: Durable Auto-Lock Latches Make Connecting These Stackable Units Quick And Easy
- Quick Access: The Quick-Release On The Locking Latch Allows You To Easily Separate Each Module When Stacked For Quick Access To...
BIG RED ANTBD133-XB Torin 20" Portable 3...
- Heavy duty tool box is made of thick steel, with powder coat red paint finish, beautiful and easy to clean
- Measures 20.5" L x 8.5" W x 12" H, and is equipped with 3 drawers...
DEKOPRO 228 Piece Socket Wrench Auto Rep...
- HIGH QUALITY&STANDARDS:Forged from high-quality steel and finished in high-polish chrome,strength, durability, anti-corrosion protection.All the tools meet or exceed ANSI critical standards
- COMPLETE VARIETIES:Contains tools needed for most small repairs and basic DIY projects around the...
Torin 17-Inch Plastic Tool Box,3-Tiers M...
- Tough metal latches are solid and easy to open and close, with long use life
- Foldable three-tier tray provides you with more storage space and you can separate metric and imperial tools to take them...
CARTMAN 148 Piece Automotive and Househo...
- Comprehensive Tool Set: The Cartman 148-Piece Tool Kit includes all the crucial tools needed for everyday home repairs and maintenance, from cutting to tightening, measuring to hammering.
- Durable and Corrosion-Resistant: All tools in the kit...