Major Problems with 2000 Jeep Wrangler Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2000 Jeep Wrangler

2000 Jeep Wrangler AIR BAGS Victims: 2 Mileage: 52575 miles

2000 Jeep Wrangler FRONTAL Victims: 2

2000 Jeep Wrangler PARKING BRAKE Victims: 1

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Problems with MANUAL TRANSMISSION, BODY and SUSPENSION are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Jeep Wrangler owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN transmission (5speed) jumps out of first gear all the time when starting from a standing start. has done this since...	49 ~ 408 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE water spraying inside by foot area (floor) of vehicle while driving in the rain . approx. speed 55 mph. both	24 ~ 78087 miles
SUSPENSION the consumer's vehicle rear bolt fell off of the rear stabilizer twice. first due to manufacturer defect and second due	17 ~ 110647 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE new transmission at 479 miles plus several other repairs. speedometer off 8 miles per hour. this problem still has not...	12 ~ 90579 miles
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE i was driving and i went to turn the corner i lost control of the vehicle. my mechanic showed me...	11 ~ 110182 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN there have now been 4 transmissions in my new jeep that all have had problems with noise shifting into and	11 ~ 3110 miles
ENGINE tl* the contact owns a 2000 jeep wrangler. the contact stated that the vehicle was over-consuming anti freeze. the contact...	9 ~ 138971 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS after stricking another vehicle that did not stop at a stop sign. jeep struck it at bone manner and neither	7 ~ 10936 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER under dashboard its leaking. water is getting inside of vehicle on driver/passenger sides. carpet in vehicle would be soaked due...	7 ~ 74286 miles
AIR BAGS consumer went to press the horn when it did not sound. kept pressing the horn pad when airbag fell off....	7 ~ 43796 miles
STEERING consumer purchased a 2000 jeep wrangler and was informed that brakes were new and in good condition. upon putting vehicle...	6 ~ 58266 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the consumer smelled led burning/ plastic prior to stoppin the fire originated in the power distribution box. claim number 17-9135-135.	6 ~ 55208 miles
POWER TRAIN new transmission at 479 miles plus several other repairs. speedometer off 8 miles per hour. this problem still has not...	6 ~ 62869 miles
SEAT BELTS on numerous occasions while connecting the seatbelt the buckle goes into the reciever but does not go in properly. it	5 ~ 14000 miles
TIRES when consumer applies brake pedal it goes all the way down to the floor. brakes wouldn't hold. consumer has to...	5 ~ 22200 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the dealerstates "chrysler said a 4 cylinder automatic will top out a 64mph." this jeep loses power at 60mph and	5
STRUCTURE consumer complaine dhad to wait a long time to have a debris shield installed on manifold. *ak...	5 ~ 43800 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM severity depends on gas pump and station. vehicle refuses to let fuel flow and clicks off constantly throughout the process...	4 ~ 132468 miles
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i have had this problem 3 times with my vehicle now. the vehicle was having heater problems on highest and...	4 ~ 81375 miles
FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM an under hood fire while traveling. vehicle at dealer for inspection. causes have not been determined at this time. please	4
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING new transmission at 479 miles plus several other repairs. speedometer off 8 miles per hour. this problem still has not...	4 ~ 140000 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES all four tire treads worn out. the vehicle was purchased a month ago and the dealer told the consumer the	4 ~ 58250 miles
ANCHORAGE > FRONT > SEAT BELTS when jeep is stopped at side angle on hill seatbelt is inoperative after getting back into vehicle. i had to...	4
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING radiator on 2000 jeep wrangler sport (automatic transmission) just recently i was informed by the jeep dealer where i purchased...	3 ~ 94000 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION bearing in the front end "slipped". this completely destroyed the front differential damaged the axles tie rods and shocks. basicly	3 ~ 35425 miles
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while the vehicle was parked the horn sounded on its own accord and continued for over 6 hours until the...	3 ~ 18000 miles
MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC when consumer applies brake pedal it goes all the way down to the floor. brakes wouldn't hold. consumer has to...	3
WHEELS vehicle picked up on 6/3/00. was driving to work on 6/4/00 when right rear wheel separated from vehicle. felt like...	3 ~ 12000 miles
FRONT > SEAT BELTS seat belt is flapping and rubbing against seat. *ak...	3 ~ 38472 miles
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the consumer stated that he was driving and when he applies his brakes the brake pedal went down to the...	3
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 2000 jeep wrangler sport. gas overfills and causes a gas spill of 6-8 oz of gas every time i fill	2 ~ 46500 miles
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS dt: yesterday the air bag light came on i and the horn stopped working. i was not under recall dealer...	2 ~ 27000 miles
EQUIPMENT on 12 march 2005 my wife was hit head-on while sitting in a turn lane in her 2000 jeep wrangler...	2 ~ 50500 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC when driving on a wet or a sandy road surface the vehicle could not be stopped without placing the vehicle...	2 ~ 15500 miles
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS seat belt on drivers side does not retract due to detioration of plastic sleave in retraction holder. *jb...	2 ~ 16500 miles
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY when consumer applies brake pedal it goes all the way down to the floor. brakes wouldn't hold. consumer has to...	2
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY water leaks under the dash on the drivers side if driving at hiway speeds. transmission pops out of gear at	2 ~ 32500 miles
PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN consumer was pumping gas into vehicle and vehicle jumped out of park into reverse. vehicle went down an incline and	2
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC rear brakes extremely weak/ non existant in 2wd mode. notice the problem most when backing down hill in 2wd and...	2
COLUMN SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION new transmission at 479 miles plus several other repairs. speedometer off 8 miles per hour. this problem still has not...	2
SERVICE BRAKES i own a 2000 jeep wrangler which i bought new. recently i began having trouble shifting into second gear...	1 ~ 85000 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL i got my 2000 jeep wrangler sahara from parents they bought it new from dealership. when it hit about 150...	1 ~ 150000 miles
ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT > WINDSHIELD > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM 2000 jeep wrangler. the wiring to the a/c control switch shorts out and causes a minor fire. the switch has...	1 ~ 145000 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT sitting at stop light ac quit blowing compressor still active. hvac motor switch is melted from overheating.(possible dash fire from...	1
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 1) coolant leak - cracked head (4.0 l v6 - this is a common costly problem according to a tech...	1 ~ 86000 miles
TUBE > TIRES tl* - the contact owns a 2000 jeep wrangler sport. the contact was driving across the golden gate bridge when...	1
INJECTORS > FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl* - the contact has a 2000 jeep wrangler with an odometer reading of 100000 miles. the contact stated that...	1 ~ 100000 miles
SWITCH > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING jeep headlamp lighter/dimmer switch started working intermittently. when pulling switch out headlamps would not reliably turn on. ordered a new	1
PARKING BRAKE consumer purchased a 2000 jeep wrangler and was informed that brakes were new and in good condition. upon putting vehicle...	1
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM consumer purchased a 2000 jeep wrangler and was informed that brakes were new and in good condition. upon putting vehicle...	1
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE low speed rear right impact to vehicle caused it to fall on its side and immediately burst into flames rendering...	1
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT i have had this problem 3 times with my vehicle now. the vehicle was having heater problems on highest and...	1 ~ 122000 miles
HOOD > BODY > STRUCTURE water leaking beneath dash onto passenger side floor. dealer stated that debris entered through hood vent and accumulated causing drains...	1 ~ 43438 miles
FAN/MOTOR > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY the fan blower malfunctioned which resulted in the heater/defroster system only operating in the high setting. consumer spoke to dealership...	1 ~ 50000 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES i currently own a jeep wrangler which was purchased used that is equipped with firestone wilderness at tires dot vd66...	1
SPINDLE > AXLE > REAR driver was going at approximately 35 mph and approached a slight curve and the entire left rear wheel separated from...	1 ~ 36000 miles
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING while driving at low speed vehicle hit a pot hole. steering wheel jerked back and forth violently then after slowing	1
SWITCH > HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING water entered the steering column through the hazard switch (leak caused by factory top design) and shorted the multi function...	1 ~ 69103 miles
TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) > POWER TRAIN while driving at any speed the consumer noticed the front end of the vehicle making a noise. the vehicle was...	1 ~ 38000 miles
STABILIZER BAR > FRONT > SUSPENSION while coming to a stop the stabilizer bar failed. this caused the steering wheel to vibrate heavily. the dealership would	1 ~ 25000 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM instrument cluster will intermittently go out leaving no speedometer odometer or rpm gage. this can go out for several miles...	1 ~ 70543 miles
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN i purchase this 2000 jeep wrangler from a toyota dealership and paid the coverage warranty during the time of purchase....	1
WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES > MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT i purchase this 2000 jeep wrangler from a toyota dealership and paid the coverage warranty during the time of purchase....	1
FAN > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING fan control switch was melting in back at one of the contacts. the fan would run only at the high	1 ~ 62000 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING persistent leak problems since jeep was 6 months old. return to dealer over 5 times before noticeable leaks stopped (behind...	1 ~ 2000 miles
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while traveling on highway and when applying brakes there is vibration throughout vehicle.*ak...	1
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES there is a rattling sound from transmission at all times. dealer replaced transfer case at 7543 miles. an oil seal...	1
LATCH > TAILGATE > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES there is a rattling sound from transmission at all times. dealer replaced transfer case at 7543 miles. an oil seal...	1
DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE fuel line failed. gasoline was pouring from car. lucky to have avoided explosion and escaped alive. dealer had the nerve	1
VACUUM > POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while driving 30 mph applied brakes pedal went to floor no braking action. no accident. dealer replaced brake booster/ master	1
GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) > STEERING steering box locked up while on a left hand bend. crossed uncoming traffic almost went off side of mountain pass.	1
DRIVESHAFT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN daimler-chrysler is refusing to cover powertrain damage. *ak...	1
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING was towing vehicle behind motorhome. after making 2 sharp turns felt a dragging sensation. was notified steering locking mechanism had	1
ANTI-THEFT DEVICE > COLUMN LOCKING > STEERING was towing vehicle behind motorhome after making two sharp turns started to feel a dragging sensation. was notified by another...	1
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM upon starting of vehicle after fueling a 'pop' was heard from the engine compartment and engine stalled. restarted engine with...	1
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL upon starting of vehicle after fueling a 'pop' was heard from the engine compartment and engine stalled. restarted engine with...	1
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS warped front rotors replaced twice in 9000 miles transmission very hard to shift grinds gears. *ak...	1
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE the dealerstates "chrysler said a 4 cylinder automatic will top out a 64mph." this jeep loses power at 60mph and	1
MODULE > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM engine check light came on/vehicle started smoking. consumer could smell gas.turned vehicle off and had it towed. dealer said said	1
PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) > CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN was noisy when purchased they changed the throw out bearing didn't solve problem. *ak...	1
WEBBING > FRONT > SEAT BELTS shoulder harness in driver seat twist when being released. this causes harness to be slammed in door lock when exiting...	1
STARTER ASSEMBLY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the consumer's vehicle rear bolt fell off of the rear stabilizer twice. first due to manufacturer defect and second due	1

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