2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Problems and Recalls (1,429 Complaints)

The most-reported problem on the 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee is Brakes (27% of 1,429 owner reports). There are 12 safety recalls. Check the VIN and inspect Brakes — this is the NHTSA file, not a score.

NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Snapshot 2026-10-15 1,429 complaints · 12 recalls

What problems show up on the 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

381 of 1,429 filings named Brakes (27% of the file). That is what owners wrote, not a shop diagnosis of the vehicle in the driveway.

Second is Engine (162 reports).

There are 12 official safety recalls on this year. They were filed about Fuel system, Lights, Engine, Steering, and Airbags. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov — a campaign on this page can still be open on a specific truck.

The 1999 has 1,611 reports on file; this year has 1,429. A smaller lifetime total is not a clean bill of health. If you need a fairer comparison, use the equal-time view.

What to check before you buy a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee

A useful visit to this page takes five minutes. YearTell does not score years and cannot see the vehicle in front of you.

  1. Look up the VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov. This year has 12 campaigns on file below.
  2. Brakes. Have a shop check pads, rotors, fluid and whether the pedal feels firm.
  3. Engine. Have a shop check for oil consumption, coolant leaks, rough idle and unusual engine noise.
  4. Transmission / driveline. Have a shop drive it and check the transmission: hard or delayed shifts, burnt-smelling fluid, and 4WD engagement if equipped.
  5. Skim a few owner reports below for Brakes. Look for the same symptom repeating.
  6. Take that list to a mechanic. Do not turn the complaint total into a score.

What owners reported

System named most often: Brakes 381 complaints · 26.7% of the file
Crashes, fires, injuries and deaths in those filings:
  • Crashes 108
  • Fires 18
  • Injuries 91
  • Deaths 2
All Jeep Grand Cherokee years →
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Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.

Which systems owners named

Share of owner complaints filed against each vehicle system. These shares are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold.

Which systems owners named Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES) appears in 381 of 1,429 owner complaints (26.7%) in this vehicle snapshot. Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES): 381 complaints, 26.7% of reports Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES) 5 crash reports 1 fire reports 381 · 26.7% Engine (ENGINE): 162 complaints, 11.3% of reports Engine (ENGINE) 3 fire reports 162 · 11.3% Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN): 129 complaints, 9.0% of reports Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN) 40 crash reports 1 fire reports 129 · 9.0% Glass / wipers / cameras (VISIBILITY): 105 complaints, 7.4% of reports Glass / wipers / cameras (VISIBILITY) 1 fire reports 105 · 7.4% Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM): 78 complaints, 5.5% of reports Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) 5 crash reports 6 fire reports 78 · 5.5% Lights (EXTERIOR LIGHTING): 58 complaints, 4.1% of reports Lights (EXTERIOR LIGHTING) 1 fire reports 58 · 4.1% Cruise / speed control (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL): 46 complaints, 3.2% of reports Cruise / speed control (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) 14 crash reports 46 · 3.2% Fuel system (FUEL SYSTEM): 45 complaints, 3.2% of reports Fuel system (FUEL SYSTEM) 3 crash reports 1 fire reports 45 · 3.2% Airbags (AIR BAGS): 44 complaints, 3.1% of reports Airbags (AIR BAGS) 25 crash reports 1 fire reports 44 · 3.1% Unclassified NHTSA leftover: 1,136 complaints, 79.5% of reports Unclassified NHTSA leftover 81 crash reports 9 fire reports 1,136 · 79.5% 0% 25% 50% 75% 100%

“Unclassified NHTSA leftover” is not a car part. It is a filing bucket and always sits last.

View component data as a table
System / Component Complaints Share of Reports Safety Reports (Crashes / Fires)
Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES) 381 26.7% 5 crashes · 1 fires
Engine (ENGINE) 162 11.3% 0 crashes · 3 fires
Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN) 129 9.0% 40 crashes · 1 fires
Glass / wipers / cameras (VISIBILITY) 105 7.4% 0 crashes · 1 fires
Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) 78 5.5% 5 crashes · 6 fires
Lights (EXTERIOR LIGHTING) 58 4.1% 0 crashes · 1 fires
Cruise / speed control (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) 46 3.2% 14 crashes · 0 fires
Fuel system (FUEL SYSTEM) 45 3.2% 3 crashes · 1 fires
Airbags (AIR BAGS) 44 3.1% 25 crashes · 1 fires
Unclassified NHTSA leftover 1,136 79.5% 81 crashes · 9 fires
NHTSA Consumer Complaints, NHTSA Safety Recalls, and NHTSA Defect Investigations Snapshot 2026-10-15 Open source record

Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.

When reports and recalls showed up

When owners filed reports, and when recall campaigns showed up.

When reports and recalls showed up Owner reports in this snapshot begin in Jan 2000; the first recall shown was reported in Nov 1999. 2000-Q1: 5 owner reports 5 2000-Q2: 15 owner reports 15 2000-Q3: 18 owner reports 18 2000-Q4: 19 owner reports 19 2001-Q1: 22 owner reports 22 2001-Q2: 29 owner reports 29 2001-Q3: 89 owner reports 89 2001-Q4: 55 owner reports 55 2002-Q1: 71 owner reports 71 2002-Q2: 68 owner reports 68 2002-Q3: 35 owner reports 35 2002-Q4: 23 owner reports 23 2003-Q1: 29 owner reports 29 2003-Q2: 34 owner reports 34 2003-Q3: 28 owner reports 28 2003-Q4: 32 owner reports 32 2004-Q1: 40 owner reports 40 2004-Q2: 33 owner reports 33 2004-Q3: 23 owner reports 23 2004-Q4: 21 owner reports 21 2005-Q1: 19 owner reports 19 2005-Q2: 14 owner reports 14 2005-Q3: 9 owner reports 9 2005-Q4: 10 owner reports 10 2006-Q1: 14 owner reports 14 2006-Q2: 15 owner reports 15 2006-Q3: 24 owner reports 24 2006-Q4: 45 owner reports 45 2007-Q1: 36 owner reports 36 2007-Q2: 19 owner reports 19 2007-Q3: 29 owner reports 29 2007-Q4: 19 owner reports 19 2008-Q1: 21 owner reports 21 2008-Q2: 21 owner reports 21 2008-Q3: 33 owner reports 33 2008-Q4: 29 owner reports 29 2009-Q1: 19 owner reports 19 2009-Q2: 20 owner reports 20 2009-Q3: 11 owner reports 11 2009-Q4: 25 owner reports 25 2010-Q1: 23 owner reports 23 2010-Q2: 19 owner reports 19 2010-Q3: 30 owner reports 30 2010-Q4: 26 owner reports 26 2011-Q1: 18 owner reports 18 2011-Q2: 8 owner reports 8 2011-Q3: 9 owner reports 9 2011-Q4: 10 owner reports 10 2012-Q1: 11 owner reports 11 2012-Q2: 7 owner reports 7 2012-Q3: 4 owner reports 4 2012-Q4: 3 owner reports 3 2013-Q1: 5 owner reports 5 2013-Q2: 8 owner reports 8 2013-Q3: 3 owner reports 3 2013-Q4: 3 owner reports 3 2014-Q1: 3 owner reports 3 2014-Q2: 5 owner reports 5 2014-Q3: 7 owner reports 7 2014-Q4: 8 owner reports 8 2015-Q1: 11 owner reports 11 2015-Q2: 9 owner reports 9 2015-Q3: 12 owner reports 12 2015-Q4: 7 owner reports 7 2016-Q1: 4 owner reports 4 2016-Q2: 8 owner reports 8 2016-Q3: 6 owner reports 6 2016-Q4: 1 owner reports 1 2017-Q1: 3 owner reports 3 2017-Q2: 4 owner reports 4 2017-Q3: 3 owner reports 3 2017-Q4: 3 owner reports 3 2018-Q1: 4 owner reports 4 2018-Q2: 1 owner reports 1 2018-Q3: 1 owner reports 1 2018-Q4: 2 owner reports 2 2019-Q1: 1 owner reports 1 2019-Q2: 2 owner reports 2 2019-Q3: 2 owner reports 2 2019-Q4: 2 owner reports 2 2020-Q1: 1 owner reports 1 2020-Q2: 2 owner reports 2 2020-Q4: 1 owner reports 1 2021-Q2: 1 owner reports 1 2021-Q4: 2 owner reports 2 2022-Q3: 1 owner reports 1 2022-Q4: 2 owner reports 2 2025-Q3: 1 owner reports 1 2025-Q4: 1 owner reports 1 Owner reports Nov 1999 Oct 2025 Recall campaign 99V312000 ◆ Recall campaign 99V312000 Recall campaign 99V343000 ◆ Recall campaign 99V343000 Recall campaign 00V034000 ◆ Recall campaign 00V034000 Recall campaign 00V195000 ◆ Recall campaign 00V195000 Recall campaign 02V104000 ◆ Recall campaign 02V104000 Recall campaign 06E011000 ◆ Recall campaign 06E011000 Recall campaign 06E022000 ◆ Recall campaign 06E022000 Recall campaign 06E023000 ◆ Recall campaign 06E023000 Recall campaign 06V199000 ◆ Recall campaign 06V199000 Recall campaign 06E064000 ◆ Recall campaign 06E064000 Recall campaign 09E012000 ◆ Recall campaign 09E012000 Recall campaign 09E025000 ◆ Recall campaign 09E025000 Investigation EA01017 ● Investigation EA01017 Investigation EA05020 ● Investigation EA05020 Investigation DP09005 ● Investigation DP09005 Investigation PE10031 ● Investigation PE10031 Investigation EA12005 ● Investigation EA12005
  • Campaign 00V195000 was reported 41 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 02V104000 was reported 671 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 06E011000 was reported 2,066 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 06E023000 was reported 1,964 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 06V199000 was reported 2,253 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 09E025000 was reported 3,119 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
View timeline records as a table
Date Record type Count Record identifier
2000-Q1 Owner reports 5
2000-Q2 Owner reports 15
2000-Q3 Owner reports 18
2000-Q4 Owner reports 19
2001-Q1 Owner reports 22
2001-Q2 Owner reports 29
2001-Q3 Owner reports 89
2001-Q4 Owner reports 55
2002-Q1 Owner reports 71
2002-Q2 Owner reports 68
2002-Q3 Owner reports 35
2002-Q4 Owner reports 23
2003-Q1 Owner reports 29
2003-Q2 Owner reports 34
2003-Q3 Owner reports 28
2003-Q4 Owner reports 32
2004-Q1 Owner reports 40
2004-Q2 Owner reports 33
2004-Q3 Owner reports 23
2004-Q4 Owner reports 21
2005-Q1 Owner reports 19
2005-Q2 Owner reports 14
2005-Q3 Owner reports 9
2005-Q4 Owner reports 10
2006-Q1 Owner reports 14
2006-Q2 Owner reports 15
2006-Q3 Owner reports 24
2006-Q4 Owner reports 45
2007-Q1 Owner reports 36
2007-Q2 Owner reports 19
2007-Q3 Owner reports 29
2007-Q4 Owner reports 19
2008-Q1 Owner reports 21
2008-Q2 Owner reports 21
2008-Q3 Owner reports 33
2008-Q4 Owner reports 29
2009-Q1 Owner reports 19
2009-Q2 Owner reports 20
2009-Q3 Owner reports 11
2009-Q4 Owner reports 25
2010-Q1 Owner reports 23
2010-Q2 Owner reports 19
2010-Q3 Owner reports 30
2010-Q4 Owner reports 26
2011-Q1 Owner reports 18
2011-Q2 Owner reports 8
2011-Q3 Owner reports 9
2011-Q4 Owner reports 10
2012-Q1 Owner reports 11
2012-Q2 Owner reports 7
2012-Q3 Owner reports 4
2012-Q4 Owner reports 3
2013-Q1 Owner reports 5
2013-Q2 Owner reports 8
2013-Q3 Owner reports 3
2013-Q4 Owner reports 3
2014-Q1 Owner reports 3
2014-Q2 Owner reports 5
2014-Q3 Owner reports 7
2014-Q4 Owner reports 8
2015-Q1 Owner reports 11
2015-Q2 Owner reports 9
2015-Q3 Owner reports 12
2015-Q4 Owner reports 7
2016-Q1 Owner reports 4
2016-Q2 Owner reports 8
2016-Q3 Owner reports 6
2016-Q4 Owner reports 1
2017-Q1 Owner reports 3
2017-Q2 Owner reports 4
2017-Q3 Owner reports 3
2017-Q4 Owner reports 3
2018-Q1 Owner reports 4
2018-Q2 Owner reports 1
2018-Q3 Owner reports 1
2018-Q4 Owner reports 2
2019-Q1 Owner reports 1
2019-Q2 Owner reports 2
2019-Q3 Owner reports 2
2019-Q4 Owner reports 2
2020-Q1 Owner reports 1
2020-Q2 Owner reports 2
2020-Q4 Owner reports 1
2021-Q2 Owner reports 1
2021-Q4 Owner reports 2
2022-Q3 Owner reports 1
2022-Q4 Owner reports 2
2025-Q3 Owner reports 1
2025-Q4 Owner reports 1
Recall campaign 1 99V312000
Recall campaign 1 99V343000
Recall campaign 1 00V034000
Recall campaign 1 00V195000
Recall campaign 1 02V104000
Recall campaign 1 06E011000
Recall campaign 1 06E022000
Recall campaign 1 06E023000
Recall campaign 1 06V199000
Recall campaign 1 06E064000
Recall campaign 1 09E012000
Recall campaign 1 09E025000
Defect investigation 1 EA01017
Defect investigation 1 EA05020
Defect investigation 1 DP09005
Defect investigation 1 PE10031
Defect investigation 1 EA12005
NHTSA Safety Recalls Snapshot 2026-10-15 Open source record

Safety Recalls (12)

Official campaigns. Each one says what could go wrong and what the dealer was told to fix.

In short, these campaigns were filed about Fuel system, Lights, Engine, Steering, and Airbags.

  1. Recall campaign 00V034000

    Safety recall 00V034000

    Report date
    Component:
    Not available in the source record
    Consequence:
    THE AFFECTED MOUNTING BOLTS MAY NOT WITHSTAND SUFFICIENT FORCE TO FUNCTION PROPERLY IN CERTAIN IMPACT SITUATIONS, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO A BELTED OCCUPANT.
    Remedy:
    DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SHOULDER BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTER MOUNTING BOLTS.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  2. Recall campaign 00V195000

    Fuel system

    Report date
    Component:
    Fuel system (FUEL SYSTEM)
    Consequence:
    SEPARATION OF THE VENT TUBE WELD COULD RESULT IN A FUEL LEAK. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
    Remedy:
    DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY FUEL TANKS BUILT IN THE SUSPECT TIME PERIOD. THE VEHICLE WILL BE INSPECTED AND IF THE BAR CODE ON THE FUEL TANK INDICATES THAT THE TANK WAS BUILT DURING THE SUSPECT PERIOD, IT WILL BE REPLACED.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  3. Recall campaign 02V104000

    Fuel system

    Report date
    Component:
    Fuel system (FUEL SYSTEM)
    Consequence:
    THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
    Remedy:
    DEALERS WILL INSTALL A MANIFOLD SHIELD TO MODIFY THE AIR FLOW CHARACTERISTICS AND TO PREVENT THE ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS IN THE AREA OF THE #3 CYLINDER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 13, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  4. Recall campaign 06E011000

    Fuel system

    Report date
    Component:
    Fuel system (FUEL SYSTEM)
    Consequence:
    IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FUEL LEAK COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
    Remedy:
    AIRTEX WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 25, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AIRTEX CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 1-800-880-3056.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  5. Recall campaign 06E022000

    Safety recall 06E022000

    Report date
    Component:
    Not available in the source record
    Consequence:
    LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN LEAD TO A DECREASE IN BRAKE LINE PRESSURE AND AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE, WHICH CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
    Remedy:
    AFFINIA (BRAKE PARTS, INC.) WILL REPLACE THE SUBJECT BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 20, 2006. OWNERS CAN CONTACT AFFINA GROUP CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-323-0354.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  6. Recall campaign 06E023000

    Lights

    Report date
    Component:
    Lights (EXTERIOR LIGHTING)
    Consequence:
    WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
    Remedy:
    ANZO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 9, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ANZO USA AT 909-468-3688.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  7. Recall campaign 06E064000

    Safety recall 06E064000

    Report date
    Component:
    Not available in the source record
    Consequence:
    LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
    Remedy:
    TRADESONIC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRADESONIC AT 626-934-8884.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  8. Recall campaign 06V199000

    Engine

    Report date
    Component:
    Engine (ENGINE)
    Consequence:
    IF THIS OCCURS WHILE THE HOOD IS OPEN, A PERSON IN THE VICINITY OF THE ENGINE COULD BE STRUCK BY THE BLADE AND INJURED.
    Remedy:
    DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ELECTRIC COOLING FAN MODULES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  9. Recall campaign 09E012000

    Safety recall 09E012000

    Report date
    Component:
    Not available in the source record
    Consequence:
    DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
    Remedy:
    SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  10. Recall campaign 09E025000

    Lights

    Report date
    Component:
    Lights (EXTERIOR LIGHTING)
    Consequence:
    DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
    Remedy:
    DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  11. Recall campaign 99V312000

    Steering

    Report date
    Component:
    Steering (STEERING)
    Consequence:
    THIS COULD RESULT IN STICKING, BINDING, OR SEIZING OF THE STEERING GEAR.
    Remedy:
    DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR ON INVOLVED VEHICLES.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  12. Recall campaign 99V343000

    Airbags

    Report date
    Component:
    Airbags (AIR BAGS)
    Consequence:
    THIS CONDITION COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A PASSENGER OCCUPANT INJURY UNDER CERTAIN ACCIDENT CONDITIONS.
    Remedy:
    DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAG MODULE WITH A CORRECT MODULE.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →
NHTSA Consumer Complaints Snapshot 2026-10-14 Open source record

Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.

What owners actually wrote

Short excerpts from the public NHTSA file. Look for the same symptom repeating.

Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation · snapshot 2026-10-14
Safety incident filters
Showing 10 of 1,429 complaints · page 1 of 58
2025-12-06Airbags (AIR BAGS)
NHTSA ODI 11703445
CrashFireInjuryDeath
I was going down main road in Vineland nj making a left hand turn on to Elmer road when I was stuck in the front of my jeep and I hit the steering wheel the airbags never deployed
2025-09-09STRUCTURE
NHTSA ODI 11686127
CrashFireInjuryDeath
The contact owns a 1996 N/A Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V252000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STRUCTURE). The local dealer was contacted; however, the dealer refused to perform the recall repair due to the age of the vehicle. The contact stated that there was only one Jeep dealer in the local area. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
2022-10-14TIRESUnclassified NHTSA leftover
NHTSA ODI 11489313
CrashFireInjuryDeath
The contact owns a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee equipped with Cooper tires, Tire Line: Discoverer A/T, Tire Size: 225/75R17, and DOT Number: UT2Y1DF1515. The contact stated that all four tires had cracks along the sidewall. The tire dealer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the manufacturer and the NHTSA Hotline. The tires were not replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.
2022-10-10Unclassified NHTSA leftover
NHTSA ODI 11488629
CrashFireInjuryDeath
Drivers front seat has come loose from the bottom and is now wobbly, uncomfortable to sit on it and appears dangerous to drive as its not secure. There are lots of complaints about this happening to others on the internet.
2022-07-18Engine (ENGINE)
NHTSA ODI 11474598
CrashFireInjuryDeath
After sending my Jeep Grand Cherokee to Pugh’s Service Center in Greenville, NC, in December 2018, because it would turnover, but not start. They replaced the ECM, but had to be taken to the local Jeep dealership for an OE ECM replacement and a crankshaft sensor, in order to get it to crank. Upon getting my Jeep back in March 2019, it ran fine for a few days. Then I went to start it, and it started, but after a few seconds, all of the GAUGES stopped working and all of the WARNING LIGHTS came on. I contacted both Pugh’s and the Jeep dealership, telling me I should just bring it in, to run more diagnostics. The Jeep only has 94,000 miles, and I spent about what the vehicle was worth upon getting it back in March 2019; so I’ve been hesitant on taking it back. There are many other people who have similar issues with the instrument panel gauges and warning lights, from the information I’ve researched online; with no indications of the problem being resolved.
2021-12-20Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM)
NHTSA ODI 11444370
CrashFireInjuryDeath
Sai... Vehicle opened up when put in gear while brake was engaged... Crashed into fence...
2021-10-13Unclassified NHTSA leftover
NHTSA ODI 11436586
CrashFireInjuryDeath
The contact owns a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the driver's side seat burnt her legs while wearing jeans. The contact sustained 2nd-degree burns however medical attention was provided. There were no warning indicator lights illuminated. The contact called the local dealer where informed there were no associated recalls. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified however, no further assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 165,000.
2021-06-12Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES)
NHTSA ODI 11420654
CrashFireInjuryDeath
Housing for driverside rear lights has melted and the brake and tail lights do not work.
2020-10-01Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM)
NHTSA ODI 11362231
CrashFireInjuryDeath
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HEATER FAILED TO BLOW HOT AIR ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AND 6 MONTHS LATER, THE DRIVER'S SIDE VENTS FAILED TO DISTRIBUTE HEAT. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS POORLY DESIGNED AND METAL SHOULD HAVE BEEN USED INSTEAD OF PLASTIC FOR THE VENTS. THE LOCAL DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 180,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
2020-05-30Unclassified NHTSA leftover
NHTSA ODI 11326587
CrashFireInjuryDeath
IN MOTION THE CAR SHAKES VIOLENTLY. I WAS ON THE FREEWAY AND ALMOST WRECKED THE CAR FROM THE SHAKING. I HAVE BAD BACK PAIN AND SCARED TO DRIVE. MY 4 YEAR OLD IS TERRIFIED OF GETTING NEAR THE CAR. *TR

Jeep Grand Cherokee Complaint Counts by Year

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems on the 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Owners named Brakes most often — 381 of 1,429 reports (27%). That is the NHTSA file, not a diagnosis of every vehicle.

Are there recalls for the 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

NHTSA lists 12 safety recall campaigns. They were filed about Fuel system, Lights, Engine, Steering, and Airbags. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov; a campaign on this page can still be open on a specific vehicle.

What should I inspect before buying a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Look up the VIN for open recalls. Have a shop check pads, rotors, fluid and whether the pedal feels firm. Then skim owner filings for the same symptom and take that list to a mechanic.

Does a high complaint count mean I should skip this year?

No. Counts are reports people chose to file and they are not adjusted for sales volume. YearTell does not publish scores or a list of years to skip. Inspect the vehicle.

EPA Fuel Economy Database Snapshot 2026-10-04 Open source record

Estimated Ownership Cost

EPA fuel economy ratings and annual operating cost estimates

Data: US EPA Fuel Economy Guide · snapshot 2026-10-04
Supported range: 1,000–60,000 miles per year
Supported range: $1.50–$10.00 per gallon
55% city45% highway
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Adjacent Model Years

Immediate preceding and succeeding model year records

NHTSA Consumer Complaints Snapshot 2026-10-14 Open source record

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Methodology & Data Integrity

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