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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.
Owner complaints (251)
Owners filed 251 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Jeep Wrangler (17 crashes, 20 fires, 11 injuries reported). Among 41 model years of this model, it ranks #23 for the most complaints (median 312).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Power train | 70 | |
| Structure | 56 | |
| Suspension | 25 | |
| Electrical system | 23 | |
| Air bags | 16 | |
| Seat belts | 15 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 15 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 12 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2000 Jeep Wrangler.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2000 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR. 4x4 | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2000 Jeep Wrangler version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Wrangler 4WD 2.5 L Automatic 3-spd | 15 | 17 | 16 | $4,200 |
| Wrangler 4WD 2.5 L Manual 5-spd | 16 | 19 | 17 | $3,950 |
| Wrangler 4WD 4.0 L Automatic 3-spd | 14 | 16 | 15 | $4,450 |
| Wrangler 4WD 4.0 L Manual 5-spd | 14 | 18 | 16 | $4,200 |
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Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada).
Recalls updated 2026-10-30.