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.
Suspension, Service brakes, Hydraulic, Mar 17, 2001
GOING 40 MPH FRONTEND BOUNCES,&PUTTING ON BRAKES,IT BOUNCES. *AK
Engine and engine cooling, Mar 15, 2001, fire
CONSUMER SMELLED BURNING WIRES AS SHE EXITED THE VEHICLE, VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CLAIM 48-5168-721. *SLC
Fuel system, Gasoline, Other or unspecified, Mar 15, 2001
ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY, IF HITTING A BUMP ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON. DEALER SAYS THAT GAS CAP KEEPS GOING TO GAS TANK. THEY HAVE TRIED TO FIX THIS PROBLEM APPROXIMATELY 3 TIMES. *AK *SLC
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Mar 12, 2001
CONSUMER COMPLAINS THAT ROTOR, WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED, WILL FORCE VEHICLE TO JUMP INTO ANOTHER LANE OF TRAFFIC. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK
Suspension, Mar 9, 2001
CONSUMER NOTICED VEHICLE PULLED VERY HARD TO RIGHT TAKEN TO DEALER, AND COULD NOT FIX PROBLEM. *AK
Steering, Electrical system, Seats, Other or unspecified, Mar 7, 2001
THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CAUSING FUEL LIGHT TO COME ON OR NOT COME ON WHEN FUEL IS LOW. ALARM SYSTEM IS MALFUNCTIONING. DRIVER'S SEAT MEMORY IS NO LONGER FUNCTIONAL. KEYLESS REMOTE WORKS SPORADICALLY. OWNER HAS BEEN TO DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES FOR THESE INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS.*AK
Suspension, Mar 2, 2001
VEHICLE HAS BEEN VIBRATING SINCE PURCHASE. TAKEN TO DEALER 4 - 5 TIMES. DEALER REPLACED RIMS AND TIRES. PROBLEM NOT RESOLVED. *AK
Engine and engine cooling, Feb 26, 2001, fire
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CLAIM 05-4596-849. *SLC
Steering, Feb 23, 2001
EXPERIENCING WHAT THE DEALERSHIP CALLS A HONKING NOISE IN THE STEERING WHEEL SOMETIMES WHEN MAKING RIGHT TURNS. THE DEALERSHIP HAS TRIED TO FIX THE PROBLEM TWICE NOW BY PUTTING TWO STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLIES IN AND THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. NOW THEY THINK THE TUBING FOR THE STEERING WHEEL FLUID IS THE PROBLEM AND THAT IT NEEDS TO BE RE-DESIGNED. THEY THINK THE TUBE IS TO SMALL. COULD THIS PROBLEM POSSIBLY CAUSE ME ANY SAFETY PROBLEMS WHILE DRIVING? WHAT SHOULD I DO CONSIDERING THEY ARE TELLING ME THAT THEY HAVE TO RE-DESIGN THIS TUBING?
Structure, Feb 22, 2001, fire
RIGHT REAR DOOR LOCK/ LATCH HAD CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE AT DEALER FOR INSPECTION. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK
Electrical system, Feb 21, 2001
WHEN TOWING A VEHICLE BEHIND A MOTORHOME, DRIVER IS SUPPOSED TO LEAVE KEY IN UNLOCKED POSITION, HOWEVER SOMETIMES IT WILL AUTOMATICALLY GO INTO LOCK POSITION CAUSING FRONT WHEELS TO LOCK AND SHRED, $4000 DAMAGE TO VEHICLE WAS DONE. *SLC
Fuel system, Gasoline, Feb 21, 2001
LEAKING GAS, COMING OUT OF HOSES BETWEEN GAS TANK FILL AND GAS TANK, HAVE TIGHTEN 2 HOSE CLAMPS 3 TIMES, HOSES SEEM TO BE DRYROTTED WON'T HOLD FUEL INJECTION PRESSURE
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Feb 20, 2001
STEERING COLUMN VIBRATES WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED, ESPECIALLY DOWN HILL, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SHIMMY. STRONG VIBRATION ALLOWS CONSUMER NOT TO HAVE FULL CONTROL OF VEHICLE. DEALER ADVISED THAT BRAKES WARPED DUE TO OVERHEATING. *AK *SLC
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Feb 20, 2001
HAD REPLACED BRAKE ROTORS TWICE AND IS HAPPENING A THIRD TIME. CHRYSLER NEEDS TO BE INFORMED BY SOMEONE WITH AUTHORITY AND ACTION NEEDS TO BE TAKEN TO FIX THE PROBLEM. I HAVE ASKED FOR A REPLACEMENT VEHICLE AND WAS TOLD "NO" BY A SECRETARY OF CHRYSLER. THERE IS NO WAY OF TALKING TO ANYONE WHO HAS ANY STANDING OR WHO MAKES THESE DECISIONS. PLEASE HELP. SPENT A LOT OF MONEY ON VEHICLE THINKING THAT IT IS RELIABLE. PLEASE RESPOND WITH SOME ADVICE. *AK
Steering, Feb 18, 2001
STEERING MAKES POPPINGS SOUND -DEALER SERVICE DEPT C/N FIX. *AK
Exterior lighting, Feb 12, 2001
WHILE USING HEADLIGHTS ON LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS DO NOT EXTEND, GIVE POOR VISIBLITY. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT ANYTHING IN THE ROAD CAN NOT BE SEEN. *SLC
Steering, Feb 7, 2001
SQUEAL IN POWER STEERING WHEN TURNING LEFT, PROBLEM CORRECTED BY DEALERSHIP AFTER 3 ATTEMPTS, ENTIRE STEERING GEAR HOUSING REPLACED ON 10/09/00. CJ
Tires, Feb 6, 2001
GOODYEAR, MERITHON ST225/75R15, COACHMAN, CATALINA 5TH WHEEL RV. WHILE TOWING WITH FOUR WHEELS ON GROUND RIGHT FRONT TIRE SHREDDED. THERE WAS A LOT OF DAMAGE.*AK
Vehicle speed control, Feb 6, 2001
MY HUSBAND WAS BACKING THE JEEP OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY. ONCE THE JEEP WAS PUT IN DRIVE IT ACCELERATED WITHOUT TOUCHING THE GAS PEDAL. IT TOOK MY HUSBAND TO PUT BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKE TO STOP AND PLACE THE JEEP IN PARK. WHEN THE ENGINE STOPPED REVING HE WAS ABLE TO PUT THE JEEP IN DRIVE AND PROCEED DOWN THE DRIVEWAY. HE DROVE ABOUT 15 FEET AND THE JEEP STALLED. NOW I DRIVE THIS JEEP ON AVERAGE ABOUT 800 MILES PER WEEK. I DID TAKE THE JEEP OVER TO CHRYSLER TO HAVE THEM LOOK AT IT. I TOLD THEM WHAT HAPPENED AND LEFT MY JEEP THERE. I RECEIVED A CALL ABOUT 5 HOURS LATER STATING THAT THE JEEP WAS READY TO BE PICKED UP AND WAS ALSO TOLD THAT THEY FOUND NOTHING WRONG WITH THE JEEP. THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO GIVE ME ANY TYPE OF EXPLANANTION OF WHY THIS HAPPENED. I DO NOT WANT THIS TO HAPPEN WHILE I AM DRIVING, I DON'T THINK I WOULD BE ABLE TO STOP THE JEEP LIKE MY HUSBAND DID. I AM AFRAID THAT I WILL RUN OFF THE ROAD OR SMASH INTO SOMETHING. I DID READ ABOUT ANOTHER PERSON ON YOUR SITE WHO HAD A SIMILIAR PROBLEM. THIS IS SERIOUS AND PEOPLE CAN BE KILLED DUE TO THIS PROBLEM. I HOPE THEIR IS SOMETHING THAT CAN BE DONE. THANK YOU. *AK
Suspension, Jan 31, 2001
AT 50-55 MPH VEHICLE SHIMMIES, WENT TO ARBITRATION, TIRES WERE EXCHANGED, NO CHANGE.*AK THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER COULD NOT FIND THE CAUSE FOR SHIMMING AND THE VEHICLE CANNOT BE SAFE TO DRIVE. *YH
Tires, Jan 31, 2001
RIGHT HAND VEHICLE; CONSUMER BOUGHT VEHICLE TO DELIVER MAIL. SPARE TIRE WAS MOUNTED ON LEFT SIDE INSTEAD OF RIGHT SIDE, CAUSING A BLIND SPOT WHEN PULLING ONTO ROAD. *AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jan 31, 2001
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, THERE IS AN ABNORMAL AMOUNT OF DISTURBING BRAKE SQUEALING, EVEN IN OPTIMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS, BRAKE PADS CHANGED, BRAKE SQUEALING CONTINUES TO BE A PROBLEM. CJ
Suspension, Jan 30, 2001
WHILE TRAVELING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS VEHICLE PULLS DRASTICALLY TO RIGHT. *AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jan 30, 2001
FRONT BRAKE ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED ,AND REAR SECONDARY BRAKE PADS AND SHOES WERE CRACKED DOWN THE MIDDLE. *AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jan 28, 2001
BRAKES PULSATE WHEN BRAKING. CHEVROLET SAYS A RECALL ON JEEP ROTORS. JEEP (CRYSLER) SAYS NO. *AK