2000 Jeep WRANGLER: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
247 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
92,456 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2000 model year. Data snapshot: . 116 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Power Train:Manual Transmission is the most frequently named component, appearing in 49 of 247 complaints (19.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 62 | 25.1% |
| Braking behavior | 24 | 9.7% |
| Steering behavior | 16 | 6.5% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 6 | 2.4% |
| Engine operation | 4 | 1.6% |
| Fuel system concerns | 3 | 1.2% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Power Train:Manual Transmission | 49 |
| Structure:Body | 26 |
| Suspension | 20 |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 12 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 11 |
| Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields | 11 |
| Engine | 9 |
| Unknown Or Other | 9 |
Power Train:Manual Transmission: 49; Structure:Body: 26; Suspension: 20; Structure:Frame And Members: 12; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 11; Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields: 11; Engine: 9; Unknown Or Other: 9
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 9 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 18 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 19 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 15 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 26 |
| 150,000 and above | 29 |
Under 25,000: 9; 25,000 to 49,999: 18; 50,000 to 74,999: 19; 75,000 to 99,999: 15; 100,000 to 149,999: 26; 150,000 and above: 29
150,000 and above miles has the most reports with usable mileage (29). 131 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 58 |
| 2001 | 28 |
| 2002 | 14 |
| 2003 | 16 |
| 2004 | 16 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2006 | 9 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2008 | 4 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 16 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2026 | 2 |
2000: 58; 2001: 28; 2002: 14; 2003: 16; 2004: 16; 2005: 9; 2006: 9; 2007: 9; 2008: 4; 2009: 2; 2010: 5; 2011: 3; 2012: 5; 2013: 5; 2014: 8; 2015: 16; 2016: 11; 2017: 9; 2018: 7; 2019: 5; 2020: 5; 2021: 1; 2026: 2
Pattern summary
Power Train:Manual Transmission leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 62 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 24 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 16 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10000787 · 2003-01-08 (January 8, 2003)
ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS WHILE CONNECTING THE SEATBELT THE BUCKLE GOES INTO THE RECIEVER BUT DOES NOT GO IN PROPERLY. IT GOES IN AND FEELS LIKE IT CONNECTED BUT DOESN'T LATCH. DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD THE BELT WILL RELEASE.
Owner-reported narrative. 5,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10000787 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10005240 · 2003-02-04 (February 4, 2003)
2000 JEEP WRANGLER,,,, 17,215 MILES.....COMPLETE AUTO TRANSMISSON BREAKDOWN...NEEDED A WHOLE NEW TRANSMISSION
Owner-reported narrative. 17,215 miles reported. Look up ODI 10005240 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10005855 · 2003-02-14 (February 14, 2003)
I FEEL COMPELLED TO CONTRIBUTE, THIS 2000 IS MY 3RD WRANGLER AND I MUST SAY MOST OF THESE COMPLAINTS SOUND LIKE TRUMPED UP BUNK. ESPECIALLY ABOUT SHIFTING FROM 1ST INTO 2ND AND A GRINDING CLUTCH ON AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION?? THE ONLY PROBLEM I'LL GRANT IS THE WATER IN THE PASSENGER FLOORBOARD AND THAT HAPPENED ON MY '91 AS WELL. SO WHAT, IT'S A JEEP FER PETE'S SAKE. AND IF YOU'VE ALMOST HAD AN ACCIDENT WHEN THE GEARSHIFT POPS OUT IN 1ST... STOP PULLING OUT IN FRONT OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC. PROBLEM SOLVED. MY GUT FEELING IS THAT THERE ARE A LOT OF…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10005855 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10006379 · 2000-10-05 (October 5, 2000)
SINCE PURCHASE HAS HAD ROUGH GRINDING LIKE SHIFTING FROM FIRST TO SECOND GEAR, OFTEN WITH LOUD CLUNKING SOUNDS AND STIFF SHIFTING. DEALER NOTIFIED TWICE BUT SAID THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. MANY OTHERS COMPLAINING OF SIMILAR PROBLEMS WITH THE NVG 3550 MANUAL 5 SPEED TRANSMISSION. I FEAR SOMEDAY THIS TRANSMISSION WILL COMPLETELY FAIL AND CAUSE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. *MR *NLM **DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMIS*733521
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10006379 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10008097 · 2003-02-25 (February 25, 2003)
BEARING IN THE FRONT END "SLIPPED". THIS COMPLETELY DESTROYED THE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL, DAMAGED THE AXLES, TIE RODS, AND SHOCKS. BASICLY DESTROYED THE FRONT END. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 42,275 miles reported. Look up ODI 10008097 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10010213 · 2003-03-10 (March 10, 2003)
ON FEBURARY 1, 2003, MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING A 2000 JEEP WRANGLER AT ABOUT 35 MPH ON A SLIGHT UP-GRADE. SHE LEFT ABOUT 20' OF STRAIGHT SKID PRIOR TO A REAR-END COLLISION. SLIGHT DEFORMATION TO THE BUMPER, A SMALL DENT AND BROKEN TURN SIGNAL LENS ON RIGHT FENDER. SHE WAS WEARING THE SEAT BELT AND SHOULDER STRAP, YET SUSTAINED A BROKEN NOSE AND BROKEN CHEEK BONE FROM HITTING THE STEERING WHEEL. NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. THE SHOULDER STRAP DID NOT PREVENT FORWARD MOTION. WHERE CAN I GET THIS VEHICLE EXAMINED AND WHAT INFORMATION DO YOU HAVE REGAR…
Owner-reported narrative. 52,575 miles reported. Look up ODI 10010213 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10011274 · 2003-03-31 (March 31, 2003)
CONSUMER COMPLAINE DHAD TO WAIT A LONG TIME TO HAVE A DEBRIS SHIELD INSTALLED ON MANIFOLD. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10011274 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10011400 · 2003-03-11 (March 11, 2003)
THE CONSUMER REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE, AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10011400 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
02V104000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors
Reported: 2002-04-08 (April 8, 2002)
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 THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
NHTSA campaign record ↗