2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Reliability
The 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 1,829 owner complaints and 12 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about service brakes and engine & cooling. Compared with nearby Grand Cherokee model years (1998–2002), it rates as a year to avoid: its complaint rate runs well above the Grand Cherokee's typical year.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
1,829
NHTSA owner complaints
12
Recall campaigns
136
Complaints citing a crash
58
Complaints citing a fire
2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2000 model year, filed between 1999 and 2025. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 540 | 30% |
| Engine & cooling | 230 | 13% |
| Seats | 202 | 11% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 185 | 10% |
| Electrical system | 156 | 9% |
| Visibility / wipers | 133 | 7% |
| Latches, locks & linkages | 88 | 5% |
| Air bags | 86 | 5% |
2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee recalls
12 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2000 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99V312000 | Nov 4, 1999 | Steering — gear box (other than rack and pinion) | Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. Some steering gear units were assembled with internal end-of-travel-stops that missed the heat treat process, resulting in soft internal travel stops. |
| 99V343000 | Dec 2, 1999 | Air bags — frontal | Vehicle description: passenger and sport utility vehicles. The passenger air bag inflator assembly contains an incorrect inflator charge amount. |
| 00V034000 | Feb 4, 2000 | Seat belts | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The seat belt shoulder height adjustable turning loop (atl) top mounting bolt was inadequately manufactured. |
| 00V195000 | Jul 17, 2000 | Fuel system — storage / tank assembly | Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. Some of these vehicles may have been built with fuel tanks with suspect vent tube welds. |
| 02V104000 | Apr 8, 2002 | Fuel system — fuel injection system / injectors | 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. |
| 06E011000 | Feb 1, 2006 | Fuel system — delivery / fuel pump | 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… |
| 06E022000 | Mar 13, 2006 | Service brakes | 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,… |
| 06E023000 | Mar 13, 2006 | Exterior lighting — headlights | Certain anzo combination headlamp assemblies sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles. Some combination lamps are not equipped with amber side reflectors which fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps,… |
| 06V199000 | Jun 8, 2006 | Engine & cooling — cooling system / fan | On certain sport utility vehicles, the plastic blades of the electric motor driven cooling fan may separate and penetrate the shroud. |
| 06E064000 | Jul 17, 2006 | Exterior lighting | Certain tradesonic 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,… |
| 09E012000 | Apr 7, 2009 | Exterior lighting | 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… |
| 09E025000 | May 11, 2009 | Exterior lighting — headlights | 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… |
How the 2000 compares with nearby Grand Cherokee years
Verdicts come from CarWhere's year-by-year Grand Cherokee analysis where it covers the year, otherwise from the years shown here.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1,430 | 10 | Powertrain / transmission | Avoid |
| 1999 | 2,004 | 10 | Service brakes | Avoid |
| 2000 (this page) | 1,829 | 12 | Service brakes | Avoid |
| 2001 | 1,111 | 10 | Service brakes | Caution |
| 2002 | 1,476 | 16 | Air bags | Avoid |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What to check on a used 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- Brakes: check pedal feel, pulling and grinding, and look at rotor and pad wear; ask when the brake fluid was last changed.
- Engine & cooling: look for coolant leaks or low coolant, watch the temperature gauge on a long test drive, and check for overheating history.
- Seats: try every power and manual adjustment and check seat heaters if fitted.
- Transmission: test-drive from cold through every gear, feel for slipping, harsh or delayed shifts and shudder, and ask whether the fluid has been serviced.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 12 campaigns above was completed on this VIN; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
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2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliability FAQ
Is the 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable?
The 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 1,829 owner complaints and 12 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about service brakes and engine & cooling. Compared with nearby Grand Cherokee model years (1998–2002), it rates as a year to avoid: its complaint rate runs well above the Grand Cherokee's typical year.
What are the most common 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee are service brakes (540), engine & cooling (230), seats (202), powertrain / transmission (185). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee have recalls?
NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns for the 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee, including 99V312000 (steering — gear box (other than rack and pinion)) and 99V343000 (air bags — frontal). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee compare with the 1999 and 2001 models?
By NHTSA records, the 1999 has 2,004 complaints and 10 recalls (avoid); the 2001 has 1,111 complaints and 10 recalls (caution). The 2000 has 1,829 complaints and 12 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2000 Grand Cherokee, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.