2000 Jeep Cherokee
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Service brakes is the leading concern among 1,829 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 2nd highest complaint count among 12 Cherokee model years with reports.
Of the 2000 reports, 136 involved a crash and 58 involved a fire. 118 people were injured and 2 people died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Exterior lighting, headlightsMay 11, 2009
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
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.
Campaign 09E025000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lightingApr 7, 2009
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
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.
Campaign 09E012000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lightingJul 17, 2006
CERTAIN AJ MOTORSPORT COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
AJ MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AJ MOTORSPORT AT 626-618-2026.
Campaign 06E065000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lightingMar 23, 2006
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
Campaign 06E026000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, hydraulicMar 13, 2006
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT BRAKE CYLINDERS FOR CERTAIN FORD, DAIMLERCHRYSLER, AND JEEP PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE BRAKE CYLINDERS WERE SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF NAPA, RAYBESTOS, AIMCO, AC DELCO, CARQUEST, BENDIX, AND WAGNER. ONLY PRODUCTS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 27, 2005 THROUGH JANUARY 17, 2006 (DATE CODES 0529 THROUGH 0602) ARE SUBJECT TO THIS RECALL. WHEN SUBJECT TO VERY COLD TEMPERATURES, AN INTERNAL SEAL IN THE MASTER CYLINDER COULD LOSE FLEXIBILITY AND MAY CAUSE BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK.
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.
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.
Campaign 06E022000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasoline, delivery, fuel pumpFeb 1, 2006
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET AIRTEX ELECTRIC FUEL PUMPS INSTALLED FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR CERTAIN 1997-2004 JEEP WRANGLER; 1997-2001 JEEP CHEROKEE; 1997-2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE; AND 2000-2003 DODGE DAKOTA VEHICLES. THE PLASTIC ELECTRICAL GROMMET CONNECTORS AT THE TOP OF THE FUEL PUMP MODULE ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH AUTOMOTIVE FUELS AND MAY DEGRADE CAUSING A POTENTIAL LEAK PATH FOR FUEL.
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FUEL LEAK COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
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.
Campaign 06E011000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasoline, fuel injection system, injectorsApr 8, 2002
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4.0L ENGINE ONLY, THE DESIGN OF THE INTAKE AND EXHAUST MANIFOLDS COULD ALLOW DEBRIS TO ACCUMULATE AT THE #3 CYLINDER LOCATION.
THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
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.
Campaign 02V104000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
1,829 reports, newest first.
Fuel system, Gasoline, Aug 31, 2008
LONGER THAN NORMAL CRANKING TIME DUE TO A WORN O-RING IN THE FUEL MODULE ASSEMBLY OR BY PLASTIC CONTAMINANT ENTERING THE FUEL PUMP. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN #14-06-00 (PROVIDED BY SERVICE GARAGE). *TR
Seats, Aug 29, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SEAT WAS UNSTABLE AND ROCKS FROM SIDE TO SIDE AND FORWARDS AND BACKWARDS. A MECHANIC REPLACED THE BRACKET, BUT IT STILL DOES NOT WORK. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 134,800 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,263. UPDATED 10/08/08. *LJ UPDATED 10/10/08. *JB
Suspension, Engine and engine cooling, Power train, Aug 27, 2008
2000 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE SAFETY RECALL F25 - ELECTRIC RADIATOR FAN. CONSUMER STATES THE FAN WAS REPLACED IN JANUARY 2008 FOR THE SECOND TIME BECAUSE IT WOULD NOT SHUT OFF AND FEELS THAT IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN REPLACED AT NO COST SINCE IT WAS RECALLED PREVIOUSLY . *NJ THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE TRANSMISSION WOULDN'T SHIFT INTO FIRST GEAR. THE DEALER FOUND A BAD TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY, 02 SENSOR AND SYNC SIGNAL OUT OF SPECIFICATIONS. THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS HAD TO BE REPLACED. UPDATED 09/08/10*JB
Seats, Aug 21, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE DRIVER'S SEAT WAS NOT SECURELY ATTACHED TO THE FRAME. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR REPAIR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 160,000. UPDATED 09/10/08. *LJ UPDATED 09/11/08.*JB
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Engine and engine cooling, Aug 20, 2008
BOUGHT VEHICLE NEW AND PERFORMED REGULAR MAINTENANCE. HAD TO REPLACE BRAKE ROTORS AT 62,000. AT 78,000 MILES ENGINE OVERHEATED; VERIFIED FAN, RADIATOR, AND WATER PUMP IN WORKING ORDER AND REPLACED THERMOSTAT AND TEMPERATURE SENSOR. ENGINE CONTINUED TO OVERHEAT WITH UNEXPLAINED COOLANT LOSS. NO LEAKAGE AND CLEAN OIL. REPLACED HEAD GASKET ANYWAY AND NOTICED NO CRACKS IN HEAD. STILL RUNS HOT AND LOSES COOLANT SOMEHOW. AT 80,000 MILES ENGINE DEVELOPED MISS AFTER REPLACING COIL AND CHECKING FUEL AND FIRING SYSTEMS REMOVED HEAD AGAIN AND PULLED LIFTERS. BOTTOM OF ONE LIFTER WAS GROUND OFF RESULTING IN SOME WEAR OF CAM LOBE. REPLACED LIFTERS AND VALVE SPRINGS. FIXED ENGINE MISS. AT 82,000 MILES OIL GAUGE SHOWED 80 POUNDS OF OIL PRESSURE UNTIL ENGINE TOTALLY WARM THEN DROPPED TO 40 LBS. ALSO SHOWED 40 LBS WHEN KEYED MOVED TO ON POSITION WITH ENGINE NOT RUNNING. REPLACED OIL PRESSURE SENDING UNIT. NOW ENGINE RUNS 40-45 LBS WHEN COLD AND DROPS TO 10 LBS WHEN RUNNING AFTER TOTALLY WARM. WHEN STOPPING AT LIGHTS AFTER DRIVING WITH WARM ENGINE, OIL PRESSURE DROPS TO 0 AND CHECK GAUGES LIGHT COMES ON. PURCHASED A HIGH VOLUME OIL PUMP AND WILL SEE IF THIS CORRECTS THAT PROBLEM. THIS IS TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE FOR A VEHICLE WITH 83,000 MILES THAT WAS PURCHASED NEW AND WELL MAINTAINED. FURTHERMORE WHEN CHECKING WITH OTHER OWNERS THESE PROBLEMS AND MORE SEEM TO BE COMMON FOR THIS YEAR/MODEL. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Latches/locks/linkages, Equipment, Aug 18, 2008
BRAKE ROTORS WARP EASILY,DOOR LATCHES BRAKE DOWN,AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM MAKES NOISES AND DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 18, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD TICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. SHE INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE OIL LEVEL WAS EXTREMELY LOW. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE OIL WAS CHANGED IN THE VEHICLE TWO MONTHS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT THE COST OF OVER $3,500. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 157,000.
Electrical system, Aug 18, 2008, fire
WHILE DRIVING HOME USING THE A/C I SMELLED AN ODOR OF BURNING PLASTIC. I PULLED TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD TO INVESTIGATE AND NOTICED SMALL AMOUNTS OF SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE PASSENGER SIDE DASH BOARD. WITH THE IGNITION OFF I FELT AROUND BEHIND AND BELOW THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT AND WAS BURNT BY MELTED PLASTIC FROM A SMALL BLACK COMPONENT (THE BLOWER CONTROL MODULE AS I FOUND OUT LATER). THE WIRES TO THE MODULE WERE VERY HOT, THE CONNECTOR HAD MELTED, AND AFTER LETTING IT COOL, THE A/C BLOWER WOULD NOT WORK. I HAVE DISCOVERED THAT JEEP KNOWS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM, HAS MADE REPAIR KITS AVAILABLE BUT WILL NOT FIX THE PROBLEM OR COVER COSTS, THE MODULE COSTS ABOUT $165, THE WIRING REPAIR KIT COSTS ABOUT $20, THE LABOR $80. THE SAFETY ISSUE IS OBVIOUS, WITH BURNING PLASTIC, FIRE, SMOKE, FUMES, AND POSSIBLE ACCIDENT IF THIS GOT OUT OF CONTROL WHILE DRIVING. HEALTH AFFECTS FROM THE SMOKE FUMES ARE INDETERMINATE AS OF NOW. I HAVE PURCHASED PARTS TO MAKE THE REPAIRS, AS WELL AS A PYROMETER TO MONITOR WIRE AND MODULE TEMPERATURE. *TR
Seats, Aug 18, 2008
SEAT BRACKET SNAPPED, FRONT LEFT PORTION OF SEAT BRACKET BROKE, SEAT NOW TILTS BACKWARD. VERY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. ALSO CAUSED BACKREST TO BECOME UNSTABLE. CAUSED SEVERE BACK PAIN AND DISCOMFORT. PORT JEFFERSON JEEP REFUSED TO REPAIR, EVEN UNDER WARRANTY. *TR
Electrical system, Air bags, Aug 14, 2008, fire
PARKED OVERNIGHT AND WHEN RETURN TO GET JEEP THE PASSENGER AIR BAG HAD DEPLOYED. THERE WASN'T ANY COLLISION OR IMPACT. THERE WAS EVIDENCE OF THE GLOVE BOX HAD BEEN MELTED AND WIRES BURNED INSIDE. *TR
Visibility, Aug 14, 2008
FAILURE OF CLIMATE CONTROL "BLEND DOORS" WHICH RESULTS IN LACK OF CONTROL OVER HEAT OR A/C ENTERING PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. *TR
Exterior lighting, Aug 13, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 JEEP CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT ACTIVATED HER HEADLIGHTS AND DISCOVERED THAT THEY PRODUCED POOR ILLUMINATION. SHE EXPERIENCED DIFFICULTY DRIVING AT NIGHT. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY HAVE HAD MANY COMPLAINTS REGARDING THIS FAILURE AND ARE WORKING ON A REMEDY. AS OF AUGUST 13, 2008, THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 118,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 122,000.
Seats, Aug 7, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND WAS DRIVING 45 MPH, THE DRIVER'S SEAT SNAPPED OFF THE BRACKETS THAT HOLD THE SEAT DOWN. THE FAILURE CAUSED HIM DISCOMFORT AND COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A CRASH. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 116,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 115,500.
Tires, Aug 5, 2008
FAULTY TIRE VALVE STEMS - 2 OF THEM. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Aug 4, 2008, crash
2000 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE HAS IN PAST REVVED UP AND ACCELERATED SUDDENLY. BUT I WAS ABLE TO STOP IT WITH BRAKES. TODAY, 8/4, I WAS PARALLEL PARKING AND WENT INTO REVERSE. WHEN I WENT INTO DRIVE, THE JEEP REVVED UP AND ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. I APPLIED BRAKES BUT CAR KEPT ACCELERATING AND TAPPED CAR IN FRONT OF ME. LUCKILY NO ONE WAS HURT, BUT EASILY COULD HAVE BEEN. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Jul 27, 2008
I HAD A MYSTERIOUS COOLANT LEAK FROM MY 2000 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. I HAD THE WATER PUMP CHECKED AND IT WAS FINE. I HAD TO ADD COOLANT AND WATER TO MY JEEP EVERYTIME I WENT SOMEWHERE SO IT DID NOT OVER-HEAT. I WENT TO WORK AND MY JEEP WAS STARTING TO OVER-HEAT. AFTER MY 8 HOUR SHIFT I PUT IN 2 GALLONS OF WATER INTO THE RADIATOR. IT SEEMED FINE UNTIL I GOT ABOUT A MILE FROM MY APARTMENT WHEN MY JEEP JUST STALLED OUT. I HAD TO GET IT TOWED BACK TO MY APARTMENT. I HAD A MECHANIC COME OVER AND HE THOUGHT I JUST BLEW A HEAD GASKET. AS HE WENT TO REPLACE IT, HE REALIZED THAT MY ENGINE HAD BLOWN UP BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM. I DO NOT HAVE THE MONEY TO FIX THIS PROBLEM, ALSO I STILL OWE 7000 ON IT. *TR
Latches/locks/linkages, Jul 27, 2008
DOOR LOCK(S) MAKE A TERRIBLE SOUND, THEN QUIT WORKING. MAKING THE DOOR STUCK IN THE LOCK POSITION. THIS COULD POSE A SERIOUS EVACUATION PROBLEM. *TR
Visibility, Jul 24, 2008
MY JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE, 2000 MODEL, HAVE A COMMON FAILURE WITH THE BLEND DOORS IN THE VENTILATION SYSTEM. THIS IS A WELL KNOW ERROR ON THESE CARS, AND HAPPENS WITH EVERY ONE OF THEM. I HAVE A DUAL VENTILATION SYSTEM THAT CONTROLS EACH SIDE OF THE CAR. *TR
Seats, Jul 23, 2008
I OWN A 2000 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE, WITH 150,000 MILES ON IT. WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK ON JULY 21ST THE OUTBOARD FORWARD SUPPORT FOR THE DRIVER'S SEAT GAVE WAY. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER AND LOOKED THE SEATS UNDERSIDE THOROUGHLY AND NOTICED THE FORWARD ELEMENT OF THE SEAT HAD INDEED BROKEN BETWEEN THE SEAT ITSELF, AND THE TRACK ON WHICH THE SEAT RIDES. I JARRED MY BACK MAKING A LEFT TURN WHEN THE ELEMENT OF THE SEAT GAVE WAY, AND IT LEFT ME WONDERING HOW A VEHICLE COULD HAVE A SEAT WHOSE SUPPORT STRUCTURE DESIGN ALLOWS FOR FAILURE OF AN ELEMENT CRITICAL TO THE SAFETY OF THE DRIVER OR PASSENGER. *TR
Electrical system, Jul 23, 2008
BOUGHT THE 2000 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LTD BACK IN DECEMBER OF 2007. THE A/C WORKED GREAT. MOVED TO MIAMI, FL ON 01/08 , AND HAD TO START USING A/C ALOT. WHILE LEARNING THE VEHICLES HABITS. I NOTED THE A/C UNIT TO STOP WORKING WHEN ON. THE UNIT WOULD BE ON, AND THEN GO OUT, AND COME BACK ON. LIKE THERE WAS A SHORT SOMEWHERE. I ALSO SMELT A BURNING SMELL IN THE CAB. I STOPPED TURNING ON A/C UNIT ALL TOGETHER AT MY GRANDFATHERS REQUEST UNTIL I MOVED BACK TO NC ON 07/08. WHEN HE LOOKED AT THE A/C COMPONENTS; HE NOTED THAT THE "BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR" (LOCATED UNDER PASSENGER SIDE GLOVE BOX, AND BESIDE THE BLOWER UNIT )WAS MELTED SO BAD THAT THE WIRES AT THE 3 PRON FEMALE CONNECTOR WAS FRAYED/EXPOSE (WHERE HEAT MELTED/SHRUNK CONNECTORS AWAY FROM WIRES) LEAVING HOT WIRES TOUCHING ONE ANOTHER. THIS IN RETURN CAUSED WIRE EXPOSURE. THE "BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR" UNIT ENDED UP MELTING SO BAD IT WAS WARPED. THIS PART ALSO NEVER ONCE BLEW THE 40AMP FUSE UNDER HOOD FOR THE A/C UNIT.... OR ANYWHERE ELSE FOR THAT MATTER. I AM REALLY UPSET THAT MY VEHICLE COULD HAVE CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO LIVE WIRES/MELTING PARTS/ LACK OF FUSE BLOWING. THIS IS A 125$ PART MINUS DEALERSHIP REPAIR. PART RELATED TO CHEROKEE "LIMITED"DUAL CLIMATE FUNCTIONS OF THE A/C DASH UNIT (AIR POSITION KNOB, AUTOMATIC DIGITAL TEMP DISPLAY,AND AIR FLOW FAN KNOB). THE PART IS REMOVED WHICH MEANS TO CUT WIRES TO DETACH THE PART. THIS MEANS THE NEW PART WILL HAVE TO BE REWIRED BACK IN. JEEP SHOULD HAVE TO REPLACE ALL OF THE UNIT WIRES, AND PLASTIC CONNECTORS, AND FIND A WAY TO CONTROL THE MELT DOWN! PART UNFIXED DUE TO LACK OF MONEY TO REPAIR....! NO A/C IS BETTER THAN A BURNT CAR. (RIGHT????) OLD PART IS AVAILABLE AND A VERY COMMON PART TO BUY; RECALL IT JEEP! SOMEONE ELSE BEING SPOILED WOULD HAVE KEPT TURNING ON THE A/C FOR A BABY AND CAUGHT FIRE TO THE CAR. LUCKY FOR JEEP COMPANY, AND MYSELF I STOPPED USING THE A/C UNTIL LOOKED AT. RECALL IT...DEATH OR TOTAL LOSS OF CAR? ALOT OF A/C PROBLEMS IN THESE CARS HELP! *TR
Exterior lighting, Jul 22, 2008
PASSENGER SIDE BRAKE LIGHT CONSTANTLY FAILS ON 2000 MODEL JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE PART HAS BEEN SERVICE BETWEEN 5 AND 10 TIMES AND CONTINUES TO FAIL LESS THAN 24 HOURS LATER. THE FAILURE IS ONLY NOTICEABLE WHEN THE HEAD LIGHTS ARE ON AND THE BRAKES ARE ACTIVATED. I HAVE BEEN PULLED OVER BY THE POLICE TWICE FOR THIS BUT WAS ABLE TO AVOID A TICKET BY SHOWING THE NUMEROUS REPAIR RECEIPTS AND EXPLAINING THE SITUATION. ON ONE OF THE OCCURRENCES, ALL REAR LIGHTING COMPLETELY FAILED EXCEPT FOR HAZARD LIGHTS (WHICH I HAD TO USE FOR SAFETY). I DON'T KNOW IF IT WAS RELATED TO THE ORIGINAL PROBLEM SINCE MY SERVICE PROVIDER CAN'T DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. THE SOCKETS HAVE BEEN REPLACED NUMEROUS TIMES AS WELL AS THE BULBS. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Engine and engine cooling, Jul 21, 2008
MY HUSBAND AND I PURCHASED A USED 2000 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE ABOUT A YEAR AND A HALF AGO AND WE HAVE HAD PROBLEMS EVER SINCE! OUR MAIN PROBLEMS ARE WITH THE BRAKES, ROTORS, CALIPERS. THE LEFT TIRE GETS EXTREMELY HOT AND THERE IS A BURNING SMELL. WE JUST RECENTLY HAD NEW BRAKES PADS AND ROTORS PUT IN AND NOW ARE HAVING THEM LOOK AT THE CALIPERS. THIS IS OUR SECOND TIME TO THE SHOP. WE ARE ALSO HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM - IT WORKS OKAY, BUT IS MAKING THE ENGINE RUN SLUGGISH WHEN THE AIR IS ON. WE ARE ALSO HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE AUTO LOCKS - GRINDING NOISE - HAD TO TURN THE HORN OFF OR WOULDN'T WORK. IT'S JUST BEEN PROBLEM AFTER PROBLEM. I'M AFRAID TO DRIVE MY JEEP FOR LONG DISTANCES WHICH IS EXACTLY WHAT I GOT IT FOR! I'M AFRAID TO DRIVE IT BECAUSE I AM WORRIED ABOUT THE SAFETY - ABOUT THE BRAKES GOING OUT! *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Jul 21, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN INTERMITTENT ISSUE WITH HER ENGINE STALLING. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN AND LOST POWER. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. SHE WOULD USUALLY RESTART THE VEHICLE AFTER COASTING TO THE SHOULDER AND TURNING OFF THE VEHICLE; HOWEVER, IT WAS UNABLE TO BE RESTARTED AFTER THE MOST RECENT FAILURE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOUR TIMES, BUT THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE OR IDENTIFY ANY TROUBLE CODES. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 85,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 61,268. UPDATED 09/10/08 *BF UPDATED 09/15/08. *JB
Exterior lighting, Structure, Jul 19, 2008
I HAVE A 2000 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LIMITED AND THIS IS THE SECOND THAT I HAVE WORKED ON AND I HAVE NOTICED THAT THE LICENSE PLATE LIGHTS WIRING HARNESS SEEM TO MELT ON THE BULBS AND I THINK OVER TIME THIS COULD BECOME A BIG RISK OVER TIME. THE HARNESS IS VERY HARD TO REPLACE AND I DON'T THINK MANY PEOPLE WOULD NOTICE CAUSE OF THE LOCATION. I HAVE BEEN BURNED BY THE HOT RUBBER TYPE PLASTIC. THIS IS THE THIRD TIME I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE LIGHTS OVER THE YEARS AND EVERY TIME IT JUST GETS WORST. ONCE ON MY 1999 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO THE LIGHT HOSING WAS BURNED. *TR
Visibility, Jul 17, 2008
MY BLEND DOOR THAT CONTROLS MY HEAT AND A/C ON MY 2000 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE IS BROKEN. I'VE DONE A LOT OF RESEARCH ON THIS PROBLEM. THERE ARE ALOT OF JEEP OWNERS WITH THE SAME/SIMILAR PROBLEM. THIS SHOULD TOTALLY BE A RECALL AND SHOULD BE FIXED BY JEEP/CHRYSLER. *TR