2000 Jeep Wrangler recalls and problems

The 2000 Jeep Wrangler has 1 recall and 251 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is power train.

Pictured: a 2001 model; the 2000 may differ in details. Photo: 2001 Jeep Wrangler by CZmarlin — Christopher Ziemnowicz, a photo credit would be appreciated if this image is used anywhere other than Wikiped, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

How the 2000 compares

Low

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Low complaint count among 27 Wrangler model years — 21st most.

1recalls

251complaints

17crashes

20fires

11injuries

91,912median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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1 recall

Fuel System

Apr 8, 2002 · NHTSA campaign 02V104000 · 1,115,322 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Original NHTSA wording

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.

Risk: This could result in a vehicle fire.

Original NHTSA wording

THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Remedy & notes

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.

Daimlerchrysler recall no.B06.also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Engine24

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

NHTSA investigations

AIR BAG MODULE DETACHMENT

PE00018 · opened Apr 14, 2000 · closed Oct 13, 2000

Summary

ODI HAS RECEIVED A COMMPLAINT STATING THAT THE DRIVER-SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG MODULE DETACHED FROM THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE ATTEMPTION TO USE THE HORN FOR THE FIRST TIME IN A BRAND NEW MODEL YEAR 2000 JEEP WRANGLE (PURCHASED I LATE MARCH 2000).THE AIR BAG MODULE FELL OFF THE STEERING WHEEL AND WAS HANGING BY ITS WIRES.THE REPAIRING DELERSHIP STATED THAT THE TWO MOUNTING SCREWS, HOLDING THE INTEGTATED HORN/AIR BAG MODULE TO THE STEERING WHEEL, WERE MISSING.THIS INVESTIGATIONN IS OPENED TO DETERMINE THE SCOPE OF THE POTENTIAL PROBLEM OF MIS-ASSEMBLED AIR BAG MODULES IN TH EJEEP WRANGLE VEHICLES.

2000 vs. other Jeep Wrangler years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2000. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2000 Jeep Wrangler have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2000 Jeep Wrangler, the latest from Apr 8, 2002 (fuel system). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Jeep Wrangler?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention power train (70), structure (56), suspension (25). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.