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2000 Jeep Cherokee Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2000 Jeep Cherokee has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 1,115,322 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 508 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 02V104000 2002-04-08 1,115,322 affected
Defect

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.

Consequence

THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Remedy

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…

Complaints by component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
57
1crashes
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
28
25fires
SEATS
21
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
20
3crashes2injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
19
4fires
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
19
2crashes1injuries
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
15
SUSPENSION:FRONT
15
1crashes
AIR BAGS
14
1crashes2injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
12
12fires
Total complaints508

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 jeep cherokee. After inserting the key into the ignition switch, the vehicle would not start and a message indicating the key was not recognized was displayed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Lindsey chrysler (8100 centreville rd, manassas, va) was notified…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2019-07-01

“I have tried to reach out to transamerican auto parts in regards to recall 18e-072 and after being on hold for hours and multiple emails, I am not able to contact them.”

SUSPENSION · reported 2019-03-08

“Engine leak bad seat and brake light I need some help please replace rear wipe,”

AIR BAGS · reported 2018-11-02

“Engine leak bad seat and brake light I need some help please replace rear wipe,”

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) · reported 2018-11-02

“Engine leak bad seat and brake light I need some help please replace rear wipe,”

SEATS · reported 2018-11-02

“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 jeep cherokee. While attempting to start the vehicle, a loud ticking noise emerged from the engine compartment. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the engine failed and needed replacement. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for…”

ENGINE · reported 2018-10-20

“Takata recall I own a 2000 jeep cherokee inline 6 and since I got it it has had a lot of problems with the head and blowing the gaskets I called the dealership to see if there was any recalls and there wasn't any. The lady that was working asked me what was going on and I told her and she said…”

ENGINE · reported 2018-05-10

“Brake light started coming on intermittently, but is now on constantly. Once in a great while it will not light up when starting the car, but most of the time it comes on when starting the car and stays on continuously.”

AIR BAGS · reported 2018-01-02

Defect investigations

Investigation EA12005 Opened 2012-06-12 · closed 2014-11-14

Crash Related Fuel Tank Fires

ODI has completed an extensive analysis of rear crash fuel tank system integrity data for the subject Jeep Cherokee, Grand Cherokee and Liberty vehicles (SVs).As of June 2013, ODI knew of 56 post-collision fatal fires, 28 non-fatal fires, and 6 fuel leak incidents (totaling 90 incidents, 75 fatalities and 58…

Investigation EA12005 Opened 2012-06-12 · closed 2014-11-14

Crash Related Fuel Tank Fires

ODI has completed an extensive analysis of rear crash fuel tank system integrity data for the subject Jeep Cherokee, Grand Cherokee and Liberty vehicles (SVs).As of June 2013, ODI knew of 56 post-collision fatal fires, 28 non-fatal fires, and 6 fuel leak incidents (totaling 90 incidents, 75 fatalities and 58…

Investigation EA12005 Opened 2012-06-12 · closed 2014-11-14

Crash Related Fuel Tank Fires

ODI has completed an extensive analysis of rear crash fuel tank system integrity data for the subject Jeep Cherokee, Grand Cherokee and Liberty vehicles (SVs).As of June 2013, ODI knew of 56 post-collision fatal fires, 28 non-fatal fires, and 6 fuel leak incidents (totaling 90 incidents, 75 fatalities and 58…

Investigation EA12005 Opened 2012-06-12 · closed 2014-11-14

Crash Related Fuel Tank Fires

ODI has completed an extensive analysis of rear crash fuel tank system integrity data for the subject Jeep Cherokee, Grand Cherokee and Liberty vehicles (SVs).As of June 2013, ODI knew of 56 post-collision fatal fires, 28 non-fatal fires, and 6 fuel leak incidents (totaling 90 incidents, 75 fatalities and 58…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2000 Jeep Cherokee as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.