2000 Jeep Cherokee Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 5%of 369 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 54,162miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the fuel system of the 2000 Jeep Cherokee, 5% of the 369 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 54,162 miles. 6 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Been having problems with the emissions and gas cap replaced 5 times and still having problems and they told me it would cost me $500 to replace the evap canister, evap cap replaced, evap system components fuel tank leak and leak detection pump may be damaged....I need this truck to getback and forth from work....”
NHTSA complaint #10667400, filed 2014-12, 140,000 miles“I had several trips to the dealership with the Jeep. I purchased the Jeep on july 26, 2000 new. I took excellent care of the vehicle, have it checked and oil changed every 2500 miles. Before the three year warranty was up I had a total of 15,000 miles on it. I complained of it shimmying and grinding sound in the back, but they said they couldn't find a thing wrong. In february having about $18,000 miles on it that I needed a new fuel pump - $900.00 worth. Since then it has been down hill. …”
NHTSA complaint #10195573, filed 2007-07, 150 miles“When the brakes were applied, there was a pulsation in the steering wheel, which was caused by warped rotors. The consumer felt that a new design was needed. The front brakes had been repaired twice. . The fuel pump module was replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10022493, filed 2003-07, 8,000 miles“I had to replace my front rotors at 35,000 - chrysler said it's normal wear and tear and wouldn't fix them. There was a problem with a seal on the gas tank. I brought it in for service at least 4 or 5 times before it was fixed. A $2.00 wire broke inside the front door for the front speaker at 43,000 miles and they charged me $200.00 to fix it. The salesman sold me a convenience package that was purported as an extended warranty, but was actually a towing and rental car package.”
NHTSA complaint #10030375, filed 2003-07“The contact owns a 2000 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. There were no warning indicators. The mechanic inspected the vehicle and stated that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The fuel pump had previously been replaced. Prior to the failure, the vehicle operated normally. The current mileage is 125,000 and failure mileage was 75,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10196582, filed 2007-07, 75,000 milesRelated recalls
- 02V104000Apr 8, 2002On 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…Covers: Jeep Cherokee 2000–2001, Grand Cherokee 1999–2002, Wrangler 2000–2002
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 44% |
| 2022 | 4 | 8% |
| 2021 | 5 | 3% |
| 2020 | 10 | 3% |
| 2019 | 43 | 3% |
| 2018 | 26 | 4% |
| 2017 | 18 | 1% |
| 2016 | 44 | 3% |
| 2015 | 40 | 2% |
| 2014 | 200 | 8% |
| 2001 | 10 | 4% |
| 2000 | 20 | 5% |
| 1999 | 17 | 5% |
| 1998 | 61 | 15% |
| 1997 | 141 | 36% |
| 1996 | 28 | 6% |
| 1995 | 15 | 2% |
| 1994 | 10 | 2% |
| 1993 | 10 | 2% |
| 1992 | 3 | 3% |
| 1991 | 4 | 2% |
| 1990 | 16 | 6% |
| 1989 | 15 | 8% |
| 1988 | 12 | 12% |
| 1987 | 4 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2000 Jeep Cherokee
105 complaintsEngine cooling
53 complaintsElectrical system
44 complaintsSuspension
33 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
29 complaintsAir bags
26 complaintsSeats
22 complaintsSteering
22 complaintsTires
13 complaintsEngine
12 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Jeep Cherokee
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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