Model year record

2000 Jeep Wrangler

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 313 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
Power train: manual transmission5020,000 mi
Structure: body27130,000 mi
Suspension20147,900 mi
Structure: frame and members12140,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission1115,000 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields11160,000 mi
Engine9120,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline9
Unknown or other9104,690 mi
Electrical system867,750 mi
Air bags752,575 mi
Air bags: frontal736,000 mi
Steering7100,000 mi
Power train679,000 mi
Seat belts55,000 mi
Structure587,000 mi
Tires5111,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood4
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash4110,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine456,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline473,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system4120,000 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage4
Electrical system: horn354,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling395,000 mi
Parking brake3262,384 mi
Seat belts: front352,575 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components3
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder3
Suspension: front334,000 mi
Wheels336,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module254,000 mi
Equipment236,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift2
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch2
Seat belts: front: retractor233,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic231,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip2
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system265,000 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear2
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel170,543 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1
Electrical system: ignition1
Electrical system: ignition: module1
Electrical system: starter assembly1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system12,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan162,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system186,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch169,103 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery1
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors1100,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch1
Power train: axle assembly132,800 mi
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)1
Power train: driveline: driveshaft1
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)138,000 mi
Seat belts: front: webbing1
Service brakes185,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum1
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device1
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)1
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1
Structure: body: hood143,438 mi
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar125,000 mi
Suspension: rear: axle: spindle136,000 mi
Tires: sidewall189,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt1
Vehicle speed control1150,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor150,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: windshield: electrical heating element1145,000 mi

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.