Known Recalls

Model year record

2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee

6 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 1,858 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 06V199000

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan

Component
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
189,479
Reported to NHTSA
2006-06-08
Owners notified
2006-09-04

Defect description

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE PLASTIC BLADES OF THE ELECTRIC MOTOR DRIVEN COOLING FAN MAY SEPARATE AND PENETRATE THE SHROUD.

Safety risk

IF THIS OCCURS WHILE THE HOOD IS OPEN, A PERSON IN THE VICINITY OF THE ENGINE COULD BE STRUCK BY THE BLADE AND INJURED.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ELECTRIC COOLING FAN MODULES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V195000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
1,500
Reported to NHTSA
2000-07-17
Owners notified
2000-08-28

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH FUEL TANKS WITH SUSPECT VENT TUBE WELDS.

Safety risk

SEPARATION OF THE VENT TUBE WELD COULD RESULT IN A FUEL LEAK. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY FUEL TANKS BUILT IN THE SUSPECT TIME PERIOD. THE VEHICLE WILL BE INSPECTED AND IF THE BAR CODE ON THE FUEL TANK INDICATES THAT THE TANK WAS BUILT DURING THE SUSPECT PERIOD, IT WILL BE REPLACED.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V034000

Seat belts

Component
Seat belts
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
204,000
Reported to NHTSA
2000-02-04
Owners notified
2000-03-13

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SEAT BELT SHOULDER HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE TURNING LOOP (ATL) TOP MOUNTING BOLT WAS INADEQUATELY MANUFACTURED.

Safety risk

THE AFFECTED MOUNTING BOLTS MAY NOT WITHSTAND SUFFICIENT FORCE TO FUNCTION PROPERLY IN CERTAIN IMPACT SITUATIONS, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO A BELTED OCCUPANT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SHOULDER BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTER MOUNTING BOLTS.

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V343000

Air bags: frontal

Component
Air bags: frontal
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
350
Reported to NHTSA
1999-12-02
Owners notified
2000-01-24

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR ASSEMBLY CONTAINS AN INCORRECT INFLATOR CHARGE AMOUNT.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A PASSENGER OCCUPANT INJURY UNDER CERTAIN ACCIDENT CONDITIONS.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAG MODULE WITH A CORRECT MODULE.

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V312000

Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)

Component
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
1,259
Reported to NHTSA
1999-11-04
Owners notified
1999-12-20

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. SOME STEERING GEAR UNITS WERE ASSEMBLED WITH INTERNAL END-OF-TRAVEL-STOPS THAT MISSED THE HEAT TREAT PROCESS, RESULTING IN SOFT INTERNAL TRAVEL STOPS.

Safety risk

THIS COULD RESULT IN STICKING, BINDING, OR SEIZING OF THE STEERING GEAR.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR ON INVOLVED VEHICLES.

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: rotor23919,558 mi
Seats167120,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc8921,800 mi
Electrical system77119,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan6592,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission5955,500 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch56—
Vehicle speed control4657,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip4515,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch4355,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system4280,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling3586,000 mi
Engine34146,000 mi
Air bags33116,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic3327,200 mi
Exterior lighting3288,450 mi
Latches/locks/linkages3280,000 mi
Visibility32108,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine2897,000 mi
Air bags: frontal2764,000 mi
Unknown or other26123,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system24100,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor2392,879 mi
Steering22110,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline2097,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper2038,585 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights18109,995 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1539,500 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit1536,365 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1536,500 mi
Equipment1460,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline14121,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components1425,972 mi
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)1470,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system13114,800 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1269,000 mi
Exterior lighting: tail lights1298,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls1283,000 mi
Power train10110,000 mi
Suspension1015,000 mi
Tires1016,536 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly941,563 mi
Structure990,000 mi
Suspension: front9—
Seats: front assembly: recliner883,500 mi
Service brakes8150,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights755,100 mi
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor730,000 mi
Structure: body: door712,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: module675,600 mi
Electrical system: wiring657,300 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash678,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly674,000 mi
Power train: driveline: driveshaft6—
Power train: manual transmission6—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar612,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: windshield: electrical heating element680,500 mi
Electrical system: ignition513,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock532,000 mi
Seat belts550,000 mi
Structure: body5116,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch440,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood4—
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch4109,464 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift436,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly460,000 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly4100,232 mi
Structure: body: hood: hinge and attachments436,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint4100,232 mi
Suspension: rear445,000 mi
Visibility/wiper4120,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core457,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)3105,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe351,611 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery3—
Parking brake380,000 mi
Seat belts: front335 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly3—
Seat belts: front: retractor3—
Seats: front assembly: power adjust360,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings345,668 mi
Structure: body: hood383,000 mi
Structure: frame and members3100,000 mi
Suspension: front: shock absorber326,960 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal395,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: linkages3—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer314,253 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel275,600 mi
Electrical system: starter assembly213,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers275,600 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system275,642 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: concealment devices220,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch2—
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system2—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system280,000 mi
Fuel system, other250,000 mi
Fuel system, other: delivery: fuel pump230,000 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system274,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines2—
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)246,055 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift2—
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)257,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler248,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system279,850 mi
Steering: linkages2—
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint2100,232 mi
Suspension: rear: shock absorber226,960 mi
Tires: sidewall264,000 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear2—
Wheels: rim2—
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module1103,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery149,000 mi
Electrical system: horn1—
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module112,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)1—
Equipment adaptive/mobility1190,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.141,000 mi
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift179,500 mi
Exterior lighting: back up lights180,000 mi
Exterior lighting: fog lights: switch187,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors1—
Fuel system, other: fuel injection system1—
Interior lighting1—
Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: lock1—
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter117,747 mi
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft1—
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal115,000 mi
Power train: driveline1—
Seat belts: front: anchorage1—
Seat belts: rear/other1—
Service brakes, air: antilock130,000 mi
Service brakes, air: disc: caliper15,000 mi
Service brakes, electric1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device1—
Structure: body: tailgate1—
Suspension: front: wheel bearing157,000 mi
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire1—
Unknown19,115 mi
Vehicle speed control: cables182,800 mi
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer112,000 mi
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer: switch/wiring164,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices1—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1—
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly1—
Wheels1116,000 mi
Wheels: multi piece1—

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.