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US recalls (1)
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system, injectors
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: 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.
Canadian recalls (1)
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Engine
2002-04-17 · campaign 2002-074
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. This could result in a vehicle fire. Correction: 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 complaints (369)
Owners filed 369 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Jeep Cherokee (26 crashes, 40 fires, 23 injuries reported). Among 34 model years of this model, it ranks #13 for the most complaints (median 233).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 104 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 53 | |
| Electrical system | 44 | |
| Suspension | 33 | |
| Power train | 29 | |
| Air bags | 26 | |
| Steering | 22 | |
| Seats | 22 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2000 Jeep Cherokee.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2000 Jeep Cherokee 4-DR. 4x4 | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2000 Jeep Cherokee version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Cherokee 2WD 2.5 L Automatic 3-spd | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3,700 |
| Cherokee 2WD 2.5 L Manual 5-spd | 18 | 23 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Cherokee 2WD 4.0 L Automatic 4-spd | 14 | 20 | 17 | $3,950 |
| Cherokee 2WD 4.0 L Manual 5-spd | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,700 |
| Cherokee 4WD 2.5 L Manual 5-spd | 16 | 19 | 17 | $3,950 |
| Cherokee 4WD 4.0 L Automatic 4-spd | 14 | 19 | 16 | $4,200 |
| Cherokee 4WD 4.0 L Manual 5-spd | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,950 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.