2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 156about this part
- Share
- 11%of 1,447 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 156 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 11% of the 1,447 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,500 miles. 42 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee has had a heater problem. It gets so hot that it can burn my fingers. Then all of a sudden on the passenger side the heat doesn't work it only blows cold air through the vent and on the floor. Also in the trasnmission when you come to a stop you can sometimes feel a loud thump like someone just rear ended you. It happens about 3-4 times a week.”
NHTSA complaint #10110073, filed 2005-02, 57,000 miles“I have a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee and recently my band in my transmission broke, so I have no 2nd gear. I brought it to a transmission shop and they told me it happens very often on the make and year of my vehicle. It would be an $1800.00 to $3000.00 fix. As of right now my car wont shift until it reaches 5000 RPM's, since I don't have the money to fix. I was just wondering if it has happened alot on this make and model car if it would be a recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10273755, filed 2009-06, 108,000 miles“Brandow chrysler notified me that 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee transmission requires replacement. The vehicle has 56,000 miles and has properly maintained. Upon review of similar issues from other 1999/2000 Jeep owners with transmission problems, I am filing this complaint due to lack of notice by brandow or daimler chrysler regarding transmission issues with this vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10100270, filed 2004-11, 55,500 miles“2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee -- sudden acceleration -- pulled up to a gas pump, stop went to shift to park and the vehicle suddenly accelerated. If I had not quickly turned off the key I would have gone through the station.”
NHTSA complaint #10267084, filed 2009-04, 46,000 miles“I own a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee loredo. Currently I am experiencing severe transmission problems. Everyone I know who owns a Jeep Grand Cherokee is experiencing the same problems with their transmission. My car currently has about 88,000 miles. I have also had to replace 3 of the lock latches within six months. The automatic locks just brake for no reason and are very expensive to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10058389, filed 2004-02, 55,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10181452May 11, 2016Radiator If vehicle comes in for transmission fluid leaking from trans-oil cooler fittings on the radiator, please perform the following before replacing the radiator/cooler:~ 1…
- 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.
- 10017000Sep 1, 200545rfe/545rfe trans - delayed engagement due to cooler return filter replacement.
- 10013731Mar 2, 2005Powertrain control module initialization.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12 | 38% |
| 2025 | 13 | 16% |
| 2024 | 31 | 12% |
| 2023 | 40 | 10% |
| 2022 | 37 | 14% |
| 2021 | 59 | 14% |
| 2020 | 39 | 16% |
| 2019 | 47 | 13% |
| 2018 | 75 | 9% |
| 2017 | 88 | 24% |
| 2016 | 78 | 25% |
| 2015 | 353 | 26% |
| 2014 | 475 | 20% |
| 2013 | 55 | 7% |
| 2012 | 102 | 6% |
| 2011 | 90 | 5% |
| 2010 | 22 | 19% |
| 2009 | 23 | 17% |
| 2008 | 77 | 10% |
| 2007 | 196 | 18% |
| 2006 | 173 | 14% |
| 2005 | 253 | 12% |
| 2004 | 54 | 4% |
| 2003 | 35 | 5% |
| 2002 | 58 | 4% |
| 2001 | 102 | 12% |
| 2000 | 156 | 11% |
| 1999 | 386 | 24% |
| 1998 | 426 | 41% |
| 1997 | 254 | 26% |
| 1996 | 280 | 31% |
| 1995 | 247 | 34% |
| 1994 | 118 | 20% |
| 1993 | 99 | 18% |
| 1991 | 1 | 17% |
| 1989 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee
438 complaintsSeats
180 complaintsEngine cooling
178 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
124 complaintsElectrical system
112 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
78 complaintsExterior lighting
72 complaintsFuel system
61 complaintsAir bags
59 complaintsVehicle speed control
52 complaintsSteering
48 complaintsEngine
34 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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