Complaints
508
Crashes
32
Fires
73
Injuries
25
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2000 Jeep Cherokee Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#157 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
Avg mileage:23,039 mi
Crash-related:1
#228 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
Avg mileage:66,000 mi
Fires:25
#321 complaints
Seat-Related Issues
Avg mileage:114,618 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Jeep Cherokee.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 57 | 1 | — | 23,039 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 28 | — | 25 | 66,000 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 21 | — | — | 114,618 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 20 | 3 | — | 33,300 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 19 | — | 4 | 114,578 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 19 | 2 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 15 | — | — | 66,762 mi | |
| Suspension:Front | 15 | 1 | — | — | |
| Airbags | 14 | 1 | — | 129,077 mi | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 12 | — | 12 | — | |
| Engine Problems | 12 | — | — | 128,736 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 12 | — | — | 86,960 mi | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 11 | — | 9 | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 11 | — | — | 97,514 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 10 | 10 | — | 72,867 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 10 | 2 | 2 | 60,500 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 9 | — | 4 | 96,108 mi | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch | 9 | 4 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 9 | — | — | 97,911 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 7 | — | — | 63,633 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 6 | — | — | 49,333 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 5 | — | — | 80,453 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan | 5 | — | 1 | 80,500 mi | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 5 | — | — | 51,333 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 5 | — | — | 38,388 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 5 | — | — | 40,000 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 4 | — | 1 | — |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
57
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
23,039
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
28
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
25
Avg Miles
66,000
Seat-Related Issues
21
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
114,618
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
20
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
33,300
Electrical Faults
19
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
4
Avg Miles
114,578
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
19
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
66,762
Suspension:Front
15
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
14
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
129,077
Electrical System:Wiring
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
12
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
128,736
Suspension Failures
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
86,960
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
9
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
97,514
Air Bags:Frontal
10
complaints
Crashes
10
Fires
—
Avg Miles
72,867
Automatic Transmission
10
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
2
Avg Miles
60,500
Gasoline Fuel System
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
4
Avg Miles
96,108
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch
9
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
97,911
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
63,633
Hydraulic Brakes
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
49,333
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
80,453
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
80,500
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
51,333
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
38,388
Tire Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
40,000
Unintended Acceleration
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
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2000 Jeep Cherokee — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2000 Jeep Cherokee reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2000 Jeep Cherokee has 508 NHTSA complaints, 32 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor with 57 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2000 Jeep Cherokee?
Top reported problems: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor (57 complaints, avg 23,039 mi); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline (28 complaints, avg 66,000 mi); Seat-Related Issues (21 complaints, avg 114,618 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2000 Jeep Cherokee?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 70,720 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2000 Jeep Cherokee?
NHTSA complaints for the 2000 Jeep Cherokee include 32 crash-related reports, 73 fire reports, 25 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2000 Jeep Cherokee have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2000 Jeep Cherokee as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2000 Jeep Cherokee?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Jeep Cherokee reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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