2000 Jeep Cherokee Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 29about this part
- Share
- 8%of 369 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,325miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 29 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2000 Jeep Cherokee, 8% of the 369 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,325 miles. 7 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“2000 Jeep Cherokee was idling with the engine running in park, no emergency brake on. Exited the vehicle and got a few items from the rear seating, then entered the rear hatch area to get a few more items out. Walking away from the vehicle about 20 yards when I turned around the vehicle was gone. It ended up across the street in an embankment. When I opened the drivers door, the vehicle was not in drive. No one was in the vehicle at the time, minor damage to the front of the Jeep.”
NHTSA complaint #10016496, filed 2003-04, 46,000 miles“On my wife's 2000 right hand drive Jeep Cherokee after 120,000 miles the check engine light came on, the obd ii code read a transmission problem after trying to fix the problem I took it into the dealer where the car was purchased. They informed me that it would need a new transmission, they do not work on the aw4 transmissions, their fix is to replace it. I had a friend install the new tranny only to have the same problem 3,000 miles later, so back to the dealer we went. I was charged $550 to install the next one because they did not install the first. …”
NHTSA complaint #10152876, filed 2006-03, 120,000 miles“2000 rhd Jeep Cherokee, for postal delivery. Transmission leak/mechanical noise and needed replaced at 59,000 miles. After 200 miles second transmission leaking and may need replaced due to slippage.”
NHTSA complaint #10037567, filed 2003-09, 59,000 miles“Severe brake problems with 2000 Jeep Cherokee. There was an ongoing braking problem and difficulty diagnosing the problem. The problem was thought to be the rotors which were cut and replaced (the front pads). The problem still continued. Then the front rotors were diagnosed as being warped and the brakes were 50% worn. There was a tapping noise in the shifting area as well as a rubbing noise in the steering column that comes and goes. (unable to diagnose) the vehicle had been diagnose as the rear brake drums being out of round. The water pump leaked and was replaced along with the thermostat. …”
NHTSA complaint #10022544, filed 2003-06, 17,000 miles“How can I find out if the recalls on my Jeep Cherokee grand laredo 2000 have been taken care of. I bought it used from a car dealer in 2012. I am unable to get any results from the dealer. Thank you.”
NHTSA complaint #10563590, filed 2014-02Related service bulletins
- 10136906Jan 30, 2014Part Description: Seal - Shift Shaft on RFE transmissions Issue Description: This seal (04799346) is replaceable with Seal Kit (68235551AA), which includes a seal and retainer…
- 10021239Aug 25, 2006Powertrain control module initialization.
- 10013731Mar 2, 2005Powertrain control module initialization.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 33% |
| 2022 | 29 | 56% |
| 2021 | 103 | 59% |
| 2020 | 199 | 60% |
| 2019 | 832 | 50% |
| 2018 | 296 | 43% |
| 2017 | 650 | 49% |
| 2016 | 636 | 45% |
| 2015 | 1,007 | 56% |
| 2014 | 1,471 | 56% |
| 2006 | 2 | 12% |
| 2001 | 24 | 10% |
| 2000 | 29 | 8% |
| 1999 | 53 | 14% |
| 1998 | 65 | 16% |
| 1997 | 47 | 12% |
| 1996 | 60 | 13% |
| 1995 | 43 | 7% |
| 1994 | 38 | 7% |
| 1993 | 44 | 11% |
| 1992 | 15 | 13% |
| 1991 | 13 | 6% |
| 1990 | 17 | 6% |
| 1989 | 9 | 5% |
| 1988 | 8 | 8% |
| 1987 | 4 | 7% |
| 1985 | 2 | 12% |
Other parts of the 2000 Jeep Cherokee
105 complaintsEngine cooling
53 complaintsElectrical system
44 complaintsSuspension
33 complaintsAir bags
26 complaintsSeats
22 complaintsSteering
22 complaintsFuel system
20 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology