2000 Jeep Cherokee Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 4%of 369 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the tires of the 2000 Jeep Cherokee, 4% of the 369 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Complete separation of tire tread from sidewall. Tire is general ameritrac, tubeless radial, ck-37121 35408, tread 4 plies of 2 steel and 2 polyester, sidewall 2 plies polyester, size p235/75r15, 105s, m+s, DOT adhl 35a 4902, auto was a 2000 Jeep Cherokee classic.”
NHTSA complaint #10082318, filed 2004-07, 50,000 miles“Since we have owned this Jeep, we have experienced chronic problems with the front tire wheel balance and rotor system on the front end of this vehicle. The problem started shortly after we took ownership of in october, 2000 when the truck had 1743 miles. Brakes pulsated and it was determined that rotors were warped. First set up replacement rotors from dealership using chrysler parts june 26, 2001. Problem occurred again december, 2001 when vehicle had 28,887 miles on it. Dealership offered to resurface rotors as they were warped. …”
NHTSA complaint #759738, filed 2002-03“While driving, the left tire experienced outer sidewall damage, consumer was issued a 30.00 dollar credit toward the cost of the replacement tire, however consumer is requesting an additional credit for the balance of the cost of the replacement tire in the amount of 63.23. (cooper discover h/t 225/75r15 owl tires).”
NHTSA complaint #10001256, filed 2002-12“All tread worn off right front tire after 5500 miles and tire goes flat. Jeep dealer and goodyear tire dealer say alignment ok. Goodyear says possible wheel bearing failure causing tire to drag. Jeep will not inspect bearing. After 2 hrs driving at 25mph cannot steer car, braking causes stearing wheel to vibrate, touching lug nuts will burn finger, hub and brake rotor hot. ( DOT number: )”
NHTSA complaint #725821, filed 2000-07“There are cracks along the inside and outside of the tires, which have developed and could cause the vehicle to have a blow out on the road. Manufacturer has been contacted and is aware of the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10113050, filed 2005-02Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 | 3 | 0% |
| 2016 | 2 | 0% |
| 2015 | 3 | 0% |
| 2001 | 9 | 4% |
| 2000 | 13 | 4% |
| 1999 | 14 | 4% |
| 1998 | 13 | 3% |
| 1997 | 4 | 1% |
| 1996 | 14 | 3% |
| 1995 | 7 | 1% |
| 1994 | 13 | 3% |
| 1993 | 11 | 3% |
| 1992 | 4 | 4% |
| 1991 | 2 | 1% |
| 1990 | 6 | 2% |
| 1989 | 5 | 3% |
| 1988 | 4 | 4% |
| 1987 | 2 | 4% |
| 1986 | 1 | 5% |
| 1985 | 2 | 12% |
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 complaintsFuel system
20 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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