Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2000 Jeep Cherokee
NHTSA data on file today
The 2000 Jeep Cherokee has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 368 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #09E025000 FMVSS 108/REPLACEMENT HEADLAMPS/AMBER REFLECTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E012000 FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET COMBINATION LAMPS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E065000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E026000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E022000 BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDER NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E011000 AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMPS/LEAKS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #02V104000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/DEBRIS IN MANIFOLD NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 104 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 53 complaints
- Electrical System 43 complaints
- Suspension 33 complaints
- Power Train 29 complaints
- Air Bags 26 complaints
Of the 368 complaints on file, 26 report a crash and 39 a fire; across all 368 complaints, owners report 23 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$6,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2000 Jeep Cherokee faces notable reliability challenges, primarily related to its lighting and braking systems. Recalls focus on aftermarket parts, yet complaint data reveals frequent hydraulic and brake issues, alongside engine and cooling problems.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 70,000–100,000 miles | $300–$800 | very common |
| Hydraulic system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $250–$600 | common |
| Fuel pump | 75,000–110,000 miles | $400–$700 | occasional |
| Electrical system | 80,000–120,000 miles | $150–$500 | occasional |
| Engine cooling | 60,000–100,000 miles | $300–$900 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 2 years
- Coolant flush every 30,000 miles
- Inspect and rotate tires every 10,000 miles
- Replace spark plugs every 60,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Brake pedal feels soft
- Engine overheating
- Fuel smell near the vehicle
- Electrical system malfunctions
- Grinding noise from brakes
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2000 Jeep Cherokee at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.