Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee
NHTSA data on file today
The 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 12 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,446 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 #06E064000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V199000 ENGINE COOLING FAN BLADE FAILURE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E022000 BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDER NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E023000 FMVSS 108/HEADLAMP/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E011000 AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMPS/LEAKS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #02V104000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/DEBRIS IN MANIFOLD NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V195000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FUEL TANK/VENT TUBE WELDS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V034000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/SEAT BELT MOUNTING BOLTS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #99V343000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #99V312000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/STEERING GEAR STOPS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 415 complaints
- Seats 180 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 176 complaints
- Power Train 154 complaints
- Visibility 118 complaints
- Electrical System 112 complaints
Of the 1,446 complaints on file, 108 report a crash and 18 a fire; across all 1,446 complaints, owners report 92 injuries and 2 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee shows significant recall history, especially in the braking and lighting systems. Numerous complaints validate these issues, affecting its reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| service brakes | 50,000–75,000 miles | $300–$800 | very common |
| engine cooling fan | 60,000–90,000 miles | $250–$600 | common |
| powertrain | 60,000–100,000 miles | $400–$1,000 | common |
| fuel pump | 70,000–110,000 miles | $350–$700 | occasional |
| electrical system | 80,000–120,000 miles | $150–$550 | 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 service annually
- Tire rotation every 6,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 50,000 miles
- Transmission service every 60,000 miles
- Replace timing chain at 100,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual brake noises or vibrations
- Overheating or cooling fan messages
- Transmission slipping or noises
- Fuel odors from vehicle
- Intermittent electrical issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.