2000 Jeep Wrangler Yj Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2000 Jeep Wrangler Yj. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the structure. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

STRUCTURE:BODY
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
ENGINE
1
POWER TRAIN
1
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
1
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
1
Total complaints7

What owners report

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

“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 jeep wrangler yj. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for routine maintenance. It was discovered that the frame was severely rusted and the vehicle should not be driven. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing.…”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2019-04-10

“The pcm/ecu (cars computer or brain), that controls everything in the vehicle, sensors, emissions, fuel etc.has gone out for the second time causing a crank no start issue. Took vehicle to my local jeep dealer (hemet, ca.) for them to charge me $1450.00!!! For a new pcm! And not a new part, but a…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2016-02-22

“The pcm/ecu (cars computer or brain), that controls everything in the vehicle, sensors, emissions, fuel etc.has gone out for the second time causing a crank no start issue. Took vehicle to my local jeep dealer (hemet, ca.) for them to charge me $1450.00!!! For a new pcm! And not a new part, but a…”

ENGINE · reported 2016-02-22

“The pcm/ecu (cars computer or brain), that controls everything in the vehicle, sensors, emissions, fuel etc.has gone out for the second time causing a crank no start issue. Took vehicle to my local jeep dealer (hemet, ca.) for them to charge me $1450.00!!! For a new pcm! And not a new part, but a…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2016-02-22

“The seatbelt strap exstension is very long while closing the door the strap will get caught up inside of the vehicle. *ak”

SEAT BELTS:FRONT · reported 2003-06-11

“Passenger compartment fills with water (over one inch!) in heavy rains at freeway speeds. I determined (mechanical engineer) that wheel spray from rear tire penetrated poorly sealed body seams on passenger side. Took dealer four times to fix even though I identified the problem. I showed…”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2000-11-11

“Transmission rattles if in neutral, with clutch pedal not depressed. When in first gear, will often pop out of geat with a loud sound. Difficult to change gears from 5 to 4 after driving for more then 30 min in 5th gear. Please note that I'm in ontario, canada, postal code k1n 9m5, so state and…”

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
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 Wrangler Yj as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.