Model year record

2000 Jeep Cherokee

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

Jeep Cherokee, 1997–2001 generation
Pictured: the 1997–2001 generation. MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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.

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