2000 JEEP CHEROKEE
7 recalls, 508 complaints - 61 TSBs
09E025000 May 11, 2009
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Defect Description
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES... Read more
Consequence
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
09E012000 Apr 7, 2009
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES... Read more
Consequence
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
06E065000 Jul 17, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
CERTAIN AJ MOTORSPORT COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIAT... Read more
Consequence
LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
AJ MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AJ MOTORSPORT AT 626-618-2026.
06E026000 Mar 23, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE D... Read more
Consequence
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
06E022000 Mar 13, 2006
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Defect Description
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT BRAKE CYLINDERS FOR CERTAIN FORD, DAIMLERCHRYSLER, AND JEEP PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE BRAKE CYLINDERS WERE SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF NAPA, RAYBESTOS, AIMCO, AC DELCO, CARQUEST, BENDIX, AND WAGNER. ONLY PRODUCTS THAT WERE ... Read more
Consequence
LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN LEAD TO A DECREASE IN BRAKE LINE PRESSURE AND AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE, WHICH CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
AFFINIA (BRAKE PARTS, INC.) WILL REPLACE THE SUBJECT BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 20, 2006. OWNERS CAN CONTACT AFFINA GROUP CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-323-0354.
06E011000 Feb 1, 2006
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect Description
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET AIRTEX ELECTRIC FUEL PUMPS INSTALLED FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR CERTAIN 1997-2004 JEEP WRANGLER; 1997-2001 JEEP CHEROKEE; 1997-2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE; AND 2000-2003 DODGE DAKOTA VEHICLES. THE PLASTIC ELECTRICAL GROMMET CONNECTORS AT THE TOP OF THE FUEL PUMP MODULE AR... Read more
Consequence
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FUEL LEAK COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
AIRTEX WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 25, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AIRTEX CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 1-800-880-3056.
02V104000 Apr 8, 2002
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
Defect Description
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 ... Read more
Complaint Statistics
508 total complaints
32 crashes 73 fires 25 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 57 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 28 |
| SEATS | 21 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 20 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 19 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 19 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 15 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 15 |
| AIR BAGS | 14 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 12 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 26, 2019
Incident date: Jul 1, 2019
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 OF ... Read more
SUSPENSION
Mar 8, 2019
Incident date: Mar 8, 2019
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.
AIR BAGS
Jan 30, 2019
Incident date: Jan 2, 2018
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.
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Nov 25, 2018
Incident date: Nov 2, 2018
ENGINE LEAK BAD SEAT AND BRAKE LIGHT I NEED SOME HELP PLEASE REPLACE REAR WIPE,
AIR BAGS
Nov 25, 2018
Incident date: Nov 2, 2018
ENGINE LEAK BAD SEAT AND BRAKE LIGHT I NEED SOME HELP PLEASE REPLACE REAR WIPE,
SEATS
Nov 25, 2018
Incident date: Nov 2, 2018
ENGINE LEAK BAD SEAT AND BRAKE LIGHT I NEED SOME HELP PLEASE REPLACE REAR WIPE,
ENGINE
Nov 15, 2018
Incident date: Oct 20, 2018
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 DIAGN... Read more
ENGINE
Sep 2, 2018
Incident date: Jul 13, 2016
CRACK CYLINDER HEAD .WHEN DRIVING START TO OVERHEAT.WHEN CHECK ON IT I FOUND THE PROBLEM AND I RESEARCHED AND FOUND THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH THE CYLINDER HEAD FOR JEEP YEARS 2000,2001,2002.THEY SAY THOSE YEARS THE IRON ORE WAS VERY EXPENSIVE ON THE WORLD MARKET.
ENGINE
May 13, 2018
Incident date: May 10, 2018
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 THAT ... Read more
SUSPENSION
May 19, 2017
Incident date: May 18, 2017
MONROE SHOCK ABSORBER, MODEL 550017; UNIT CODE P154H1 AFTER TWO YEARS OF LIGHT SERVICE IN CALIFORNIA THE UNIT WAS REMOVED TO INSTALL A LOAD SUPPORTING MODEL 58914. UNIT 550017 WAS FUNCTIONING WELL WITH NO VISIBLE SIGNS OF DAMAGE / MALFUNCTION. THIS SHOCK ABSORBER EXPLODED UPON REMOVAL FROM THE LOWE... Read more
SEATS
Jul 5, 2016
Incident date: Jul 3, 2016
DRIVING DOWN CITY STREET(35MPH),APPLIED BRAKES FOR STOP LIGHT,SEAT FRAME(DRIVERS SIDE) APPARENTLY BROKE IN 2 SPOTS ALMOST CATAPULTING ME INTO THE BACK SEAT,IF NOT FOR THE SEAT BELT.
ENGINE
May 24, 2016
Incident date: Mar 2, 2016
I LOVE MY JEEP. HOWEVER, I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM MANY OWNERS OF THE 2000 CHEROKEE WITH THE 4.0 HAVE. I HAVE A CRACKED CYLINDER HEAD. NO OIL IN COOLANT, OR VICE VERSA, BUIT JEEP IS PARKED AND WILL NOT MOVE UNTIL IT IS EITHER SOLD OR SCRAPPED. BODY IS IN GOOD CONDITION AND EVERYTHING WORKS ON THE JEEP... Read more
SUSPENSION
Feb 1, 2016
Incident date: Jan 31, 2016
DEATH WOBBLE IN FRONT END...
STEERING
Feb 1, 2016
Incident date: Jan 31, 2016
DEATH WOBBLE IN FRONT END...
WHEELS
Sep 30, 2015
Incident date: Sep 22, 2015
STOCK STEEL WHEELS 15X7 RIMS ROT AND CAUSE AIR LEAKS WHICH CAN CAUSE BLOWOUT. LOSS OF AIR IN TIRE GAVE ME BLOW OUT.
ENGINE
Sep 25, 2015
Incident date: Mar 13, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 JEEP CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH, THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OVERHEATING. THE CONTACT WAITED UNTIL THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE READ NORMAL AND THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SHIELD I... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 7, 2015
Incident date: Jan 1, 2007
I BELIEVER THE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS I HAVE EXPERIENCED WITH MY JEEP CHEROKEE SPORT 2000 4.0L V6 HAS THE POTENTIAL TO BE COME A THREAT IF SUCH WIRES SHOULD CREATE A FIRE OF SOME SORT... FOR YEARS THE ONLY WAY TO OPERATE THE WINDOWS ON THE VEHICLE IS BY DRIVERS SIDE CONTROLS, THE PASSENGER CANNOT OPERA... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 4, 2015
Incident date: Jun 19, 2015
I BOUGHT THIS TRUCK USED FROM A PRIVATE OWNER IN MARCH OF 15, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON WAS TOLD IT WAS ON BECAUSE THEY CHANGED THE GAS CAP ON IT IN JUNE OF 15 I WAS AT A STORE PARKED WENT INTO THE STORE CAME BACK OUT TRUCK WOULDN'T START NO LIGHTS NOTHING JUMPING DIDN'T DO ANYTHING HAD TO TOW IT HO... Read more
ENGINE
Jul 4, 2015
Incident date: Jun 19, 2015
I BOUGHT THIS TRUCK USED FROM A PRIVATE OWNER IN MARCH OF 15, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON WAS TOLD IT WAS ON BECAUSE THEY CHANGED THE GAS CAP ON IT IN JUNE OF 15 I WAS AT A STORE PARKED WENT INTO THE STORE CAME BACK OUT TRUCK WOULDN'T START NO LIGHTS NOTHING JUMPING DIDN'T DO ANYTHING HAD TO TOW IT HO... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 4, 2015
Incident date: Jun 19, 2015
I BOUGHT THIS TRUCK USED FROM A PRIVATE OWNER IN MARCH OF 15, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON WAS TOLD IT WAS ON BECAUSE THEY CHANGED THE GAS CAP ON IT IN JUNE OF 15 I WAS AT A STORE PARKED WENT INTO THE STORE CAME BACK OUT TRUCK WOULDN'T START NO LIGHTS NOTHING JUMPING DIDN'T DO ANYTHING HAD TO TOW IT HO... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 12, 2015
Incident date: Feb 22, 2014
FIRE STARTED IN LEFT REAR QUARTER OF VEHICLE. IT WAS CAUSED BY WIRING TO REAR DEFOGGER, LIGHTS & REAR WIPER HARNESS. DAMAGE TO WIRING, TRIM PANELS MELTED, HEAD LINER DAMAGE, OUTER BODY PAINT BLISTERED ABOVE FUEL FILLER DOOR. IT WAS JUST LUCK THAT IT WAS SNOWING SO I USED THE SNOW TO PUT OUT THE FIRE... Read more
Fire
STEERING
Mar 19, 2015
Incident date: Feb 10, 2014
AT 45 MPH THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY AND FRONT END FELT LIKE IT WAS VIBRATING APART, HIT BAKES AND SLOW VEHICLE TO 25 MPH FOR IT TO STOP. HAVE REPLACE ALMOST THE WHOLE FRONT END STEERING COMPONENTS AND STILL HAVING THE SAME ISSUE. HAVE RESEARCHED THIS AND IT IS A PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE T... Read more
AIR BAGS
Mar 17, 2015
Incident date: Mar 17, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR WAS CONSISTENTLY ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED EACH TIME THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAM... Read more
AIR BAGS
Feb 3, 2015
Incident date: Feb 3, 2015
AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT IS STAYING ON ALL THE TIME. I'M CONCERNED THE AIRBAGS WILL GO OFF UNNECESSARILY OR WILL NOT WORK WHEN THEY ARE NEEDED TO. THIS WARNING LIGHT HAS BEEN ON FOR A LONG TIME. I'M JUST NOT SURE OF THE DATE I FIRST NOTICED IT. *TR
WHEELS
Jan 31, 2015
Incident date: Oct 16, 2012
I HAD A PASSENGER SIDE REAR FLAT TIRE AFTER LEAVING MY JEEP AT AN AIRPORT PARKING LOT.I PUT ON SPARE AND NEXT DAY TRIED TO FIND WHAT PUNCTURED MY TIRE ONLY TO DISCOVER THAT THE RIM HAD RUSTED THROUGH AND THE AIR WAS LEAKING THROUGH THE RUSTED STEEL. I BOUGHT A NEW MATCHING RIM AND PUT TIRE BACK ON J... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Jan 18, 2015
Incident date: Aug 14, 2013
THE HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH OVER HEATED/MELTED THE BEZEL SUPPORT AND CONNECTOR. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 18, 2015
Incident date: Aug 14, 2013
THE HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH OVER HEATED/MELTED THE BEZEL SUPPORT AND CONNECTOR. *TR
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Dec 19, 2014
Incident date: Dec 5, 2014
BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE EMISSIONS AND GAS CAP REPLACED 5 TIMES AND STILL HAVING PROBLEMS AND THEY TOLD ME IT WOULD COST ME $500 TO REPLACE THE EVAP CANISTER, EVAP CAP REPLACED, EVAP SYSTEM COMPONENTS FUEL TANK LEAK AND LEAK DETECTION PUMP MAY BE DAMAGED....I NEED THIS TRUCK TO GETBACK AND FORT... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Sep 22, 2014
Incident date: Sep 22, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V252000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STRUCTURE). HOWEVER, THE PART NEED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPER... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
May 13, 2014
Incident date: Apr 8, 2014
BRAKES FAILED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. WAS SITTING IN DRIVE THROUGH WAITING TO PICK SOMETHING UP AND WHEN I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE TO PUT IT IN DRIVE I HAD NO MORE BRAKES AND BRAKE FLUID WAS SHOOTING OUT THE BOTTOM RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE OF JEEP. LUCKILY MY EMERGENCY BRAKE WORKED AND I WAS ABLE TO ... Read more
STEERING
May 13, 2014
Incident date: May 13, 2014
WHEN DRIVING MY 2000 JEEP CHEROKEE SPORT AT 45-50 MILES AN HOUR THE JEEP VIOLENTLY SHAKES FROM THE FRONT END. I RESEARCHED THIS ONLINE AND COME TO FIND OUT ITS CALLED A "DEATH WOBBLE" AMONG MANY JEEP OWNERS. THIS IS A SCARY PHENOMENA AS DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THE VEHICLE WOBBLES BACK AND FORTH AN... Read more
SUSPENSION
May 13, 2014
Incident date: May 13, 2014
WHEN DRIVING MY 2000 JEEP CHEROKEE SPORT AT 45-50 MILES AN HOUR THE JEEP VIOLENTLY SHAKES FROM THE FRONT END. I RESEARCHED THIS ONLINE AND COME TO FIND OUT ITS CALLED A "DEATH WOBBLE" AMONG MANY JEEP OWNERS. THIS IS A SCARY PHENOMENA AS DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THE VEHICLE WOBBLES BACK AND FORTH AN... Read more
ENGINE
May 13, 2014
Incident date: May 8, 2012
THE FAN THAT COOLS ENGINE THAT CHRYSLER INSTALLED IN THE FACTORY HAD LITTLE CRACKS THAT EVENTUALLY BROKE FAN BLADE AND WAS CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT. FAN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT $500.00 BECAUSE OF INFERIOR PLASTIC FAN THAT THEY PUT IN THE VEHICLE AT FACTORY. *TR
WHEELS
May 13, 2014
Incident date: May 13, 2014
WHEN DRIVING MY 2000 JEEP CHEROKEE SPORT AT 45-50 MILES AN HOUR THE JEEP VIOLENTLY SHAKES FROM THE FRONT END. I RESEARCHED THIS ONLINE AND COME TO FIND OUT ITS CALLED A "DEATH WOBBLE" AMONG MANY JEEP OWNERS. THIS IS A SCARY PHENOMENA AS DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THE VEHICLE WOBBLES BACK AND FORTH AN... Read more
STRUCTURE
Mar 7, 2014
Incident date: Nov 23, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS INFORMED OF RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V252000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE , STRUCTURE) IN NOVEMBER 2013. HE WAS INFORMED THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER, THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Mar 7, 2014
Incident date: Nov 23, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS INFORMED OF RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V252000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE , STRUCTURE) IN NOVEMBER 2013. HE WAS INFORMED THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER, THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT... Read more
ENGINE
Feb 9, 2014
Incident date: Feb 9, 2014
HOW CAN I FIND OUT IF THE RECALLS ON MY JEEP CHEROKEE GRAND LAREDO 2000 HAVE BEEN TAKEN CARE OF. I BOUGHT IT USED FROM A CAR DEALER IN 2012. I AM UNABLE TO GET ANY RESULTS FROM THE DEALER. THANK YOU. *TR
POWER TRAIN
Feb 9, 2014
Incident date: Feb 9, 2014
HOW CAN I FIND OUT IF THE RECALLS ON MY JEEP CHEROKEE GRAND LAREDO 2000 HAVE BEEN TAKEN CARE OF. I BOUGHT IT USED FROM A CAR DEALER IN 2012. I AM UNABLE TO GET ANY RESULTS FROM THE DEALER. THANK YOU. *TR
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 1, 2014
Incident date: Mar 6, 2013
AS WITH MANY OTHER XJ OWNERS, MY CYLINDER HEAD IS CRACKED DUE TO THE DEFECTIVE 0331 HEAD. I BOUGHT THE JEEP ABOUT 3 YEARS AGO, AND ABOUT A YEAR AGO COOLANT STARTED LEAKING INTO THE OIL. I TALKED WITH SEVERAL MECHANIC FRIENDS AND THE HEAD FLEET MECHANIC AT WORK TOLD ME THE CRACKED HEAD IS EXTREMELY... Read more
ENGINE
Jan 1, 2014
Incident date: Mar 6, 2013
AS WITH MANY OTHER XJ OWNERS, MY CYLINDER HEAD IS CRACKED DUE TO THE DEFECTIVE 0331 HEAD. I BOUGHT THE JEEP ABOUT 3 YEARS AGO, AND ABOUT A YEAR AGO COOLANT STARTED LEAKING INTO THE OIL. I TALKED WITH SEVERAL MECHANIC FRIENDS AND THE HEAD FLEET MECHANIC AT WORK TOLD ME THE CRACKED HEAD IS EXTREMELY... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jan 1, 2014
Incident date: Mar 6, 2013
AS WITH MANY OTHER XJ OWNERS, MY CYLINDER HEAD IS CRACKED DUE TO THE DEFECTIVE 0331 HEAD. I BOUGHT THE JEEP ABOUT 3 YEARS AGO, AND ABOUT A YEAR AGO COOLANT STARTED LEAKING INTO THE OIL. I TALKED WITH SEVERAL MECHANIC FRIENDS AND THE HEAD FLEET MECHANIC AT WORK TOLD ME THE CRACKED HEAD IS EXTREMELY... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Oct 14, 2013
Incident date: Oct 1, 2013
DRIVING AT NIGHT. THERE WAS A BURNING SMELL IN THE CAB. THE HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT. DISCOVERED HEADLIGHT SWITCH AND PLUG HAD SHORTED CAUSING AN ARC FIRE DAMAGING THE WIRING LOOM LEADING TO THE SWITCH . *TR
Fire
ENGINE
Jul 20, 2013
Incident date: May 21, 2012
WE JUST BOUGHT THE CAR 2 MONTHS AGO. WHEN WE GET TO A SPEED OF 60 OR OVER IF WE HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD IT STARTS TO SHAKE. WE HAVE TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP BEFORE IT WILL QUITE. IT HAPPENED 4 TIMES IN A MATTER OF 15 MILES. WE TOOK IT TO A REPAIR SHOP AND THEY SAID THERE WAS NOTHING THEY CAN DO... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jul 1, 2013
Incident date: Jul 1, 2013
AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT AND CHIME GOES OFF CONSTANTLY. *TR
ENGINE
Apr 3, 2013
Incident date: Jun 13, 2012
DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 60MPH AND JEEP STARTS TO OVERHEAT. HAD MECHANIC CHECK IT OUT COULDN'T FIND A PROBLEM. REPLACED RADIATOR, THERMOSTAT, COOLANT SYSTEM FLUSH, AND NEW ANTIFREEZE REPLACED. THAT SEEMED TO FIX THE PROBLEM BUT THEN I WOULD HAVE TO KEEP REFILLING ANTIFREEZE BUT IT WAS NOT LEAKING A... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 23, 2013
Incident date: Nov 23, 2012
MY DAUGHTER HAD JUST LEFT THE DRIVEWAY AND WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20-25 MILES AN HOUR WHEN HER ACCELERATOR DROPPED TO THE FLOOR. SHE MADE IT TO A PARKING LOT WHERE THERE ARE NOW BLACK RUBBER CIRCLES ALL OVER FROM HER TRYING TO STOP BY BRAKING. SHE FINALLY GOT IT STOPPED AND WE HAD IT TOWED TO A... Read more
AIR BAGS
Mar 14, 2013
Incident date: Mar 14, 2013
AIR BAG LIGHT ON (DON'T KNOW IF IT WILL WORK IF NEEDED), HORN WON'T WORK, CRUISE CONTROL WONT WORK = CLOCKSPRING. SAFETY ISSUE. NO HORN NO AIRBAG. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 14, 2013
Incident date: Mar 14, 2013
AIR BAG LIGHT ON (DON'T KNOW IF IT WILL WORK IF NEEDED), HORN WON'T WORK, CRUISE CONTROL WONT WORK = CLOCKSPRING. SAFETY ISSUE. NO HORN NO AIRBAG. *TR
ENGINE
Feb 9, 2013
Incident date: Jan 30, 2013
TEMPERATURE GAUGE SHOWED INCREASE PAST NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE AND INTO RED-MARKED RANGE. AFTER LETTING ENGINE COOL AND SHUTTING IT OFF, COOLANT RESERVOIR WAS EMPTY. REFILLED COOLANT AND DROVE UNTIL IT BEGAN OVERHEATING AGAIN, AND COOLANT RESERVOIR WAS AGAIN EMPTY. NO SIGNS OF COOLANT ON THE OU... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 18, 2013
Incident date: Dec 13, 2012
STARTED THE CAR AND PULLED AWAY AND WHEN THE DOOR AUTOMATICALLY LOCKED THE DRIVER SIDE BACK DOOR BUZZED LOUD AND IN A 3 WEEK PERIOD THERE ARE 3 OUT OF FOUR DOORS THAT BUZZ LOUD WHEN LOCKED. *TR
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Technical Service Bulletins, 2000 JEEP CHEROKEE
61 manufacturer communications from 53 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 8 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 7 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 4 |
| 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 4 |
| 220000 SEATS | 3 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 |
9004275
Jul 22, 2020
116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER
KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not program to the vehi
9004275
Jul 22, 2020
116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER
KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not program to the vehi
08-049-20
Apr 22, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are nece
08-049-20
Apr 22, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are nece
3100619
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
31-005-19
Nov 20, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
31-005-19
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
31-003-19
Nov 20, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
31-006-19
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
3100619
Nov 20, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
3100519
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
3100319
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
R2118796A
Feb 26, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
23-014-15
Apr 23, 2015
592000 CHILD SEAT:TETHER: CONNECTOR/CLIP (SECURES TOP OF CHILD SEAT TO VEHICLE)
Child Seat Tether Anchor Installation This bulletin describes procedures to install Child Seat Tether Anchors based on Customer Request. Retrofits are subject to part availability. Vehicles in the following list that are marked **** for th
23-014-15
Apr 23, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
Child Seat Tether Anchor Installation This bulletin describes procedures to install Child Seat Tether Anchors based on Customer Request. Retrofits are subject to part availability. Vehicles in the following list that are marked **** for th
9002849
Sep 3, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Part Description: Insulator on Lever Assy Manual Valve - Valve Body - RWD Transmission Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and instruction sheet are now available as a kit. If the insulator requires replacemen
9002849
Sep 3, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Part Description: Insulator on Lever Assy Manual Valve - Valve Body - RWD Transmission Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and instruction sheet are now available as a kit. If the insulator requires replacement
9002849
Sep 3, 2014
160000 STRUCTURE
Part Description: Insulator on Lever Assy Manual Valve - Valve Body - RWD Transmission Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and instruction sheet are now available as a kit. If the insulator requires replacement
9002849
Sep 3, 2014
160000 STRUCTURE
Part Description: Insulator on Lever Assy Manual Valve - Valve Body - RWD Transmission Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and instruction sheet are now available as a kit. If the insulator requires replacemen
9002901
Jan 30, 2014
100000 POWER TRAIN
Part Description: Seal - Shift Shaft on RFE transmissions Issue Description: This seal (04799346) is replaceable with Seal Kit (68235551AA), which includes a seal and retainer. The Seal Kit is applicable to all (5)45RFE transmissions.
9002519
Mar 20, 2013
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
82212076, 82203694 - Fabric Cleaner This "fabric cleaner" is not intended for sale in California, the otc states (Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington dc
0803006
Aug 25, 2006
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE INITIALIZATION. *KB
0801505
Mar 2, 2005
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE INITIALIZATION. *SC
020199
Mar 16, 2004
020000 SUSPENSION
SUSPENSION SQUEAK/SQUAWK - STABILIZER BUSHING. *MJ
1803903
Nov 14, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ROUGH IDLE DUE TO HIGH AMBIENT OR HOT SOAK TEMPERATURES. THIS CONDITION MAY BE MOST NOTICEABLE WHEN THE ENGINE IS RESTARTED FOLLOWING A 10 TO 20 MINUTE HEAT SOAK IN HOT AMBIENT CONDITIONS OF APPROXIMATELY 32 DEGREES C OR HIGHER. *TT
1803103
Sep 5, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
4.0L ROUGH ENGINE IDLE AFTER RESTART FOLLOWING A HOT SOAK. *TT
0200303
Aug 29, 2003
020000 SUSPENSION
FRONT END SHIMMY AFTER STRIKING A BUMP OR POTHOLE. *TT
0900303
Aug 1, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
4.0L MULTIPLE CYLINDER MISFIRE. *TT
1400302
Aug 12, 2002
071110 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
A CUSTOMER MAY EXPERIENCE BREAKAGE OF THE FUEL CAP TETHER OR INTERFERENCE FROM THE TETHER DURING INSTALLATION OF THE FUEL CAP. *TT
1802002
Jun 24, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FLASH PROGRAMMING FAILURE RECOVERY. *SLC
2302602
Jun 10, 2002
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SUBJECT REGARDING FLOOR PAN CORROSION. *SLC
2301502
Apr 1, 2002
135200 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
SUBJECT REGARDING OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR GLASS REPLACEMENT. *SLC
0800702
Mar 25, 2002
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *SLC
2302701
Sep 21, 2001
135200 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
SUBJECT REGARDING OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR GLASS REPLACEMENT. *TT
1801601
Jul 13, 2001
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY EXPERIENCE AN EXHAUST BOOM-LIKE SOUND IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT WHEN THE ENGINE IS IDLING. *TT
01011
Jun 22, 2001
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
ADVANCE SERVICE INFORMATION REGARDING ROUGH IDLE AFTER EXTENDED STORAGE. *TT
1801301
Jun 11, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLE ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A ROUGH IDLE AND / OR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) LIGHT ON CONDITION UPON INITIAL START-UP AFTER A COLD SOAK WHEN TEMPERATURES ARE BELOW 50 DEGREES F (10 DEGREES C). THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES SELECTIVEL
0500401
Jun 8, 2001
034530 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT MINOR BRAKE PEDAL / DISC BRAKE ROTOR PULSATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHEN BRAKING. *TT
0801001
May 25, 2001
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG / CLOCK SPRING SERVICE FOR VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2002 MODEL YEAR JEEP LIBERTY. *TT
1801201
May 25, 2001
350000 EQUIPMENT
SUBJECT REGARDING GENERIC SCAN TOOL (GST), PUBLICATION NO. 81-170-00008 PROVIDED WITH THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN TO PROVIDE REFERENCE INFORMATION WHEN USING GENERIC SCAN TOOL ON OBDII VEHICLES. *TT
2500401
May 11, 2001
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING ADDITIONAL DIAGNOSTIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES CAUSED BY AN EVAPORATIVE SYSTEM LEAK. *TT
0800600REV
Dec 29, 2000
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS. *SB
2300800B
Nov 24, 2000
220000 SEATS
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
082700
Sep 29, 2000
140000 AIR BAGS
SUBJECT REGARDING NON-DEPLOYED AIRBAG HANDLING PROCEDURES. *TT
030800
Sep 15, 2000
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
;SUBJECT REGARDING RTV USE ON CORPORATE AXLE. *TT
081200
Apr 7, 2000
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CONCERNS WITH THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GAUGE POINTERS ON WRONG SIDE OF POINTER STOPS. *TT
080800
Mar 17, 2000
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CONCERNS WITH AN INOPERATIVE OR INTERMITTENT REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) TRANSMITTER. *TT
230800
Mar 3, 2000
220000 SEATS
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
190200
Mar 3, 2000
116300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
BRIEF INFORMATION REGARDING IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER SERVICE. *TT
8591/8592
Mar 1, 2000
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING THE ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM ON ABOUT 309,000 VEHICLES LOCATED OUT OF CALIFORNIA AND VEHICLES LOCATED IN CALIFORNIA WILL NOT DETECT A CATALYST FAILURE AS REQUIRED BY FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA REGULATIONS. *TT
080600
Feb 25, 2000
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REVISED WIRE SPLICE PROCEDURE AND RELATED PARTS. *TT
180100
Feb 4, 2000
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SUBJECT REGARDING MISDIAGNOSED LEAK DETECTION PUMP SYSTEMS WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P1494, P0442 P0455, OR P0456. *TT
083999
Dec 10, 1999
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING COMMUNICATIONS STOPPING BETWEEN JTEC PCM AND A GENERIC SCAN TOOL. *TT
250299
Nov 29, 1999
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
THIS BULLETIN MENTIONS THAT THE CATALYST MONITOR DOES NOT ILLUMINATE AN MIL OR SET A FAULT CODE. *TT
083799
Nov 12, 1999
145000 AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION IS NOW OFFERINB AIRBAG ON / OFF SWITCHES FOR SELECTED VEHICLES. *TT
242299
Oct 8, 1999
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
SUBJECT ON THE SANDEN AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR SERVICE TOOLS. *MJS
083499
Oct 8, 1999
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT ON THE HEAD LAMP FLICKER. *MJS
233599REVA
Oct 1, 1999
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SUBJECT ON THE CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *MJS
233599
Sep 3, 1999
220000 SEATS
INFORMATION ON CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
021299
Aug 20, 1999
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
THIS BULLETIN PERTAINS TO FRONT END ALIGNMENT - ADJUSTABLE / OFFSET BALL JOINTS. *TT
081499
May 21, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
CONDITIONS WITH VEHICLE START AND STALL OR VEHICLE NO-START. *TT
NHTSA Safety Investigations, JEEP CHEROKEE
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE22009
Opened: Jul 22, 2022 , Closed: Oct 29, 2023
Electronic Parking Brake Water Ingress
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened investigation PE22-009 after having received 80 complaints on model years 2014-2020 Jeep Cherokees alleging the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) inadvertently activated while the vehicle was in motion.During this investigation, the subject vehicles were... Read more
PE15003
Opened: Jan 13, 2015 , Closed: Dec 9, 2015
Engine compartment fire
On October 15, 2015, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, US LLC, (FCA), submitted a Defect Information Report (DIR) to NHTSA regarding an air-conditioning suction/discharge combo line routing condition that may result in engine compartment fire in approximately 75,574 model year (MY) 2015 Jeep Cherokee vehic... Read more
EA12005
Opened: Jun 12, 2012 , Closed: Nov 14, 2014
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 fataliti... Read more
DP02005
Opened: Apr 25, 2002 , Closed: Sep 10, 2002
SUDDEN ACCELERATION
There is no summary currently available
EA01005
Opened: Jan 24, 2001 , Closed: Jul 15, 2002
DOOR HINGE
There is no summary currently available
SQ00009
Opened: May 26, 2000 , Closed: Jan 24, 2001
DOOR HINGE
There is no summary currently available
EA99014
Opened: Jun 28, 1999 , Closed: Mar 28, 2000
BRAKE ROTER DISC/HUD SEPARATION
There is no summary currently available
RQ98023
Opened: Nov 13, 1998
BRAKE ROTOR DISC/HUB SEPARATION
CHRYSLER CONDUCTED A SAFETY RECALL, 98V-005, ON JANUARY 5, 1998, INVOLVING APPROXIMATELY 225,000 1993 GRAND CHEROKEE, 1990-91 CHEROKEE, WRANGLER AND COMANCHEE, AND 1989-91 EAGLE PREMIER AND DODGE MONACO.THE FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTORS OF THESE VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE SEVERE CORROSION IF OPERATED FOR AN ... Read more
DP97003
Opened: Jul 10, 1997 , Closed: Nov 13, 1997
FAULTY GAS GAUGE INDICATORS
There is no summary currently available
RQ97004
Opened: Mar 20, 1997 , Closed: Sep 18, 1998
STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY
ON JANUARY 25, 1994 CHRYSLER CONDUCTED A SAFETY RECALL TO CORRECT THE STEERING SHAFT ASSEMBLY IN MODEL YEAR 1993 GRAND CHEROKEE AND GRAND WAGONEER.THE RECALL POPULATION WAS 115,000 VEHICLES.THE DEFECT WAS THE MOLDED PLASTIC PIN WHICH CONNECTS THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT AND THE LOWER STEERING CO... Read more
DP95007
Opened: Nov 17, 1995 , Closed: Dec 5, 1995
VEHICLE SUDDEN ACCELERATION
There is no summary currently available
PE95049
Opened: Aug 17, 1995 , Closed: Jan 26, 1996
REAR AXLE SHAFT SEPARATION
THIS INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED TO EXAMINE THE FAILURE MODE AND THE RISK TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY POSED BY ALLEGATIONS OF REAR AXLE SEPARATIONS.THE REAR AXLE SHAFT AND HOUSING DESIGN IS TYPICAL OF THOSE IN WHICH THE WEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE IS CARRIED ON THE AXLE HOUSING.THE LEFT AND RIGHT AXLE SHAFTS, SU... Read more
EA93025
Opened: Oct 29, 1993 , Closed: Nov 25, 1994
DRIVESHAFT/UNIV.JOINT FAIL
There is no summary currently available
PE93057
Opened: Jun 14, 1993 , Closed: Oct 29, 1993
DRIVESHAFT/UNIV.JOINT FAIL
There is no summary currently available
PE92083
Opened: Oct 14, 1992 , Closed: Jan 15, 1993
STEERING GEARBOX BLT FAILS
There is no summary currently available
PE92080
Opened: Oct 5, 1992 , Closed: Feb 12, 1993
BRAKE PERFORMANCE
There is no summary currently available
PE91067
Opened: Apr 16, 1991 , Closed: Jun 14, 1991
STEERING GEAR LOCKUP
There is no summary currently available
EA90024
Opened: Apr 26, 1990 , Closed: Jan 14, 1991
FAILED ANTILOCK BRAKES
There is no summary currently available
PE90033
Opened: Jan 16, 1990 , Closed: Apr 26, 1990
FAILED ANTILOCK BRAKES
There is no summary currently available
PE89151
Opened: Aug 11, 1989 , Closed: Dec 11, 1989
SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR
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PE89095
Opened: Mar 1, 1989 , Closed: Jun 28, 1989
CRUISE CONTROL ERRATIC
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EA88025
Opened: Mar 10, 1988 , Closed: Oct 3, 1989
STALLING
ANALYSIS OF INFORMATION FROM MANUFACTURER:THE MULTI-POINT INJECTIONSYSTEM (MPI) USED ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES HAS HAD WIRING HARNESS FAILUREAND FAILURE OF THE CRANK POSITION SENSOR (CPS).BOTH FAILURES HAVE A HIGHFREQUENCY AND ARE THE SUBJECT OF JEEP TASK FORCES.NUMEROUS MODIFICATIONSTO BOTH ITEMS HAV... Read more
PE88029
Opened: Feb 23, 1988 , Closed: Sep 19, 1988
THROTTLE CONTROL
SUMMARY:THE PE WAS OPENED TO INVESTIGATE WHETHER JEEP'S RECALL OF CERTAIN1987 MODEL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.0 LITER FUEL INJECTED 6 CYLINDERENGINE (87V-035) HAD INVOLVED ALL THE POTENTIALLY AFFECTED VEHICLES.AREVIEW OF THE ODI FILES HAD INDICATED THAT 1987-1988 JEEP VEHICLESEQUIPPED WITH THE 4.... Read more
EA88005
Opened: Oct 23, 1987 , Closed: Mar 28, 1989
ELEC. REAR WINDOW
ANALYSIS OF THE COMPLAINTS AND ODI EXAMINATION OF VEHICLES SUGGESTS THATIMPINGEMENT OF THE TAILGATE LOCK DUST COVER AGAINST THE KEY MAY EITHERINDUCE OR CONTINUE UNINTENDED UPWARD MOVEMENT OF THE TAILGATE WINDOW.STATUS:CHRYSLER RECALLED BY LETTER DATED NOVEMBER 19, 1987.HOWEVER,WE BELIEVE THAT THE SE... Read more
PE88001
Opened: Oct 23, 1987 , Closed: Jan 28, 1988
FIRES CAUSED BY CLTCH LK
NO SAFETY DEFECT TREND HAS BEEN DETECTED.===
PE87048
Opened: Aug 19, 1987 , Closed: Mar 10, 1988
HIGH SPEED STALLING
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION FROM MANUFACTURER:THE FUEL INJECTED 6 CYLINDER(242 CID) IN-LINE ENGINE IS APPARENTLY NEW TO THE INSTALLATION INTO THEJEEP CHEROKEE.ANALYSIS:THE FUEL INJECTED ENGINE ALLEGEDLY STALLS WHILE THE VEHICLE ISCRUISING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS (35-55MPH).TWO FAILURE MODES HAVE BEENIDENTIFIED... Read more
DP77002
Opened: Sep 1, 1976 , Closed: Nov 3, 1976
ELECTRONIC IGNITION FAILURE AND GAS FUME
ELECTRONIC IGNITION FAILURE AND GAS FUMES INSIDE VEHICLE
JEEP CHEROKEE - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the JEEP CHEROKEE across all model years (1974, 2026).
240
Total Recalls
20,902
Total Complaints
27
Investigations
1,078
Reported Crashes
463
Reported Fires
33
Reported Deaths
JEEP CHEROKEE - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 5 | View |
| 2023 | 1 | 4 | View |
| 2022 | 3 | 69 | View |
| 2021 | 4 | 195 | View |
| 2020 | 3 | 356 | View |
| 2019 | 11 | 2,375 | View |
| 2018 | 7 | 990 | View |
| 2017 | 6 | 1,921 | View |
| 2016 | 9 | 2,040 | View |
| 2015 | 11 | 2,652 | View |
| 2014 | 13 | 3,959 | View |
| 2006 | 0 | 18 | View |
| 2001 | 8 | 329 | View |
| 2000 (current) | 7 | 508 | |
| 1999 | 8 | 516 | View |
| 1998 | 11 | 553 | View |
| 1997 | 10 | 496 | View |
| 1996 | 10 | 584 | View |
| 1995 | 11 | 732 | View |
| 1994 | 9 | 618 | View |
| 1993 | 7 | 571 | View |
| 1992 | 5 | 175 | View |
| 1991 | 9 | 297 | View |
| 1990 | 9 | 368 | View |
| 1989 | 6 | 287 | View |
| 1988 | 4 | 118 | View |
| 1987 | 9 | 72 | View |
| 1986 | 8 | 26 | View |
| 1985 | 7 | 24 | View |
| 1984 | 7 | 8 | View |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1982 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1981 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 1980 | 3 | 1 | View |
| 1979 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1978 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1976 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1975 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 1974 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1973 | 0 | 1 | View |