Complaints
1,855
Crashes
132
Fires
24
Injuries
113
Fatalities
2
Recalls
0
Worst 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1239 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
Avg mileage:34,446 mi
Crash-related:3
Fires:1
#2167 complaints
Seat-Related Issues
Avg mileage:115,726 mi
Crash-related:4
Fires:1
#389 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
Avg mileage:23,962 mi
Crash-related:2
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 239 | 3 | 1 | 34,446 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 167 | 4 | 1 | 115,726 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 89 | 2 | — | 23,962 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 77 | 3 | 5 | 129,127 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan | 65 | — | — | 90,011 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 59 | 4 | — | 56,629 mi | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch | 56 | 33 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 46 | 13 | — | 70,668 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 45 | 3 | — | 31,880 mi | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 43 | — | 1 | 65,786 mi | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System | 42 | — | — | 80,948 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 35 | — | 2 | 85,828 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 34 | 1 | 2 | 146,646 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 33 | 1 | — | 39,243 mi | |
| Airbags | 32 | 10 | — | 126,586 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 32 | — | 1 | 95,602 mi | |
| Latches / Locks | 32 | — | — | 87,746 mi | |
| Visibility | 32 | — | 1 | 126,255 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 28 | — | — | 93,363 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 27 | 22 | 1 | 75,157 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 24 | — | — | 106,588 mi | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Fan/Motor | 23 | — | — | 97,003 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 22 | — | — | 115,740 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 20 | — | — | 105,000 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper | 20 | — | — | 34,450 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights | 18 | — | — | 101,968 mi | |
| Fuel Pump | 15 | — | — | 56,536 mi | |
| Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit | 15 | — | — | 46,974 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 15 | 1 | — | 41,180 mi |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
239
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Avg Miles
34,446
Seat-Related Issues
167
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
1
Avg Miles
115,726
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
89
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
23,962
Electrical Faults
77
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
5
Avg Miles
129,127
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan
65
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
90,011
Automatic Transmission
59
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
56,629
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch
56
complaints
Crashes
33
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
46
complaints
Crashes
13
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70,668
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
45
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
31,880
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
43
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
65,786
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System
42
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
80,948
Engine & Cooling
35
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
85,828
Engine Problems
34
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Avg Miles
146,646
Hydraulic Brakes
33
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
39,243
Airbags
32
complaints
Crashes
10
Fires
—
Avg Miles
126,586
Headlight/Taillight Failures
32
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
95,602
Latches / Locks
32
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
87,746
Visibility
32
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
126,255
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
28
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
93,363
Air Bags:Frontal
27
complaints
Crashes
22
Fires
1
Avg Miles
75,157
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
24
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
106,588
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Fan/Motor
23
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
97,003
Steering Defects
22
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
115,740
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
20
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
105,000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper
20
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
34,450
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights
18
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
101,968
Fuel Pump
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
56,536
Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
46,974
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
15
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
41,180
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2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 1,855 NHTSA complaints, 132 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor with 239 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Top reported problems: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor (239 complaints, avg 34,446 mi); Seat-Related Issues (167 complaints, avg 115,726 mi); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc (89 complaints, avg 23,962 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 Grand Cherokee?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 76,566 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 Grand Cherokee?
NHTSA complaints for the 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee include 132 crash-related reports, 24 fire reports, 113 injuries, and 2 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 Grand Cherokee have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2000 Jeep Grand 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 Grand Cherokee?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Jeep Grand Cherokee reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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