Model year record

2000 Jeep Cherokee

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 508 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 02V104000

Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
1,115,322
Reported to NHTSA
2002-04-08
Owners notified
2002-05-13

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.

Safety risk

THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Manufacturer 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 WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor5715,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline2866,000 mi
Seats21118,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip203,000 mi
Electrical system19110,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc19
Engine and engine cooling: engine1558,853 mi
Suspension: front15
Air bags14150,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring12
Engine12127,000 mi
Suspension1272,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood11
Engine and engine cooling1185,000 mi
Unknown or other11126,000 mi
Air bags: frontal1077,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission1046,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline975,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch9
Steering998,518 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components7
Wheels744,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic617,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system597,358 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan560,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch552,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads513,176 mi
Tires540,000 mi
Vehicle speed control5
Electrical system: ignition469,600 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe433,809 mi
Latches/locks/linkages4110,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum443,000 mi
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)4
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump4
Suspension: front: control arm4150 mi
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire4
Visibility: power window devices and controls475,000 mi
Electrical system: horn343,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: module3
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner337,400 mi
Exterior lighting3125,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly343,000 mi
Power train365,325 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper35,000 mi
Steering: linkages3150 mi
Structure: body: hood390,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt350,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system3165,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers2
Exterior lighting: headlights: concealment devices246,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump28,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors226,800 mi
Fuel/propulsion system2140,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines2
Power train: driveline: driveshaft2
Seat belts2
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar2
Steering: rack and pinion2
Structure2
Vehicle speed control: cruise control221,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: linkages2
Visibility274,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module121,000 mi
Air bags: side/window1
Electrical system: ignition: switch127,850 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)1237,318 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor1
Equipment198,518 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch1
Exterior lighting: turn signal1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap1
Fuel system, other: delivery: fuel pump1150 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch1
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)178,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift1
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift1
Power train: axle assembly1
Power train: driveline: differential unit1
Power train: manual transmission1
Seat belts: front111,000 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly187,000 mi
Seats: mid/rear assembly125,000 mi
Service brakes141,777 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: differential proportional valve1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders1
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections1
Structure: body: door1
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields1
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint134,000 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing1
Tires: sidewall1
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1
Wheels: hub1
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1
Wheels: rim1

The 1999 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2001 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.