2000 Jeep Liberty Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 47,149miles, 4 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2000 Jeep Liberty (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2000 Jeep Liberty. The part named most often is suspension, with 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by air bags (1) and brakes (1). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 47,149 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 12 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Suspension2 33%
- Air bags1 17%
- Brakes1 17%
- Seat belts1 17%
- Body and structure1 17%
Example complaints
Suspension: “When driving at an undetermined speed steering wheel pulled towards the right. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealership for inspection, and mechanic determined that right lower ball joints failed. Consumer was never informed that there was a recall on vehicle. In addition, gearshift made noise when shifting from drive to park.”
NHTSA complaint #10062933, filed 2004-04, 25,298 milesAir bags: “The air bag light would intermittently come on. The vehicle has been to the dealer on four occasions and the problem would reoccur. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #10087983, filed 2004-08, 9,000 milesBrakes: “While applying the brakes pedal went to the floor. This caused a loss of braking power. Vehicle stopped on its own. Driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic informed the driver that the problem could not be duplicated.”
NHTSA complaint #10109499, filed 2005-02Seat belts: “The contact owns a 2000 Jeep Liberty sport. The contact stated that the front passenger's side seat belt clip holder failed to secure the clip. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer and was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure and current mileage was 127, 000.”
NHTSA complaint #10491700, filed 2013-01, 127,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
50% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 25,298 and 69,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2000 Jeep Liberty in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 12 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 10229256Jul 22, 2020Electrical system. KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the…
- 10221686Jul 22, 2020Electrical system. KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the…
- 10175735Apr 22, 2020Equipment, Electrical system. Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty…
- 10220101Nov 20, 2019Body and structure. Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10220099Nov 20, 2019Body and structure. Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
- 10220097Nov 20, 2019Body and structure, Equipment. Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10169249Nov 20, 2019Body and structure, Equipment. Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10169247Nov 20, 2019Equipment. Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
- 10169245Nov 20, 2019Body and structure. Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10191460Feb 26, 2016Engine cooling. Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
Other model years of the Jeep Liberty
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 385 | 49,000 | 2 | 3 | 18 | 83 · More | Falling |
| 2011 | 181 | 58,205 | 3 | — | 18 | 50 · Typical | Falling |
| 2010 | 197 | 61,480 | 2 | — | 18 | 46 · Typical | Falling |
| 2009 | 108 | 61,700 | 0 | — | 18 | 0 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2008 | 541 | 60,000 | 4 | — | 19 | 82 · More | Falling |
| 2007 | 703 | 55,000 | 6 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2006 | 1,372 | 56,500 | 9 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2005 | 1,118 | 69,462 | 5 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2004 | 1,101 | 65,000 | 7 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2003 | 1,352 | 70,000 | 7 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2002 | 1,808 | 82,001 | 8 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2001 | 10 | 51,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2000 | 6 | 47,149 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Jeep Liberty model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2000 Jeep Liberty have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2000 Jeep Liberty as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2000 Jeep Liberty is reported most often?
Suspension is named most often, in 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by air bags with 1.
Has the 2000 Jeep Liberty been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2000 Jeep Liberty reported?
Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 47,149 miles and the middle half falls between 25,298 and 69,000 miles; 50% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.