2000 Jeep Wrangler Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 6%of 251 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 69,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2000 Jeep Wrangler, 6% of the 251 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 69,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 5 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Radiator on 2000 Jeep Wrangler sport (automatic transmission) just recently I was informed by the Jeep dealer where I purchased my Jeep that the radiator was leaking and had to be replaced. Pursuant to conversations with others who know me, they told me it could probably be repaired instead of replaced costing me less. A radiator shop confirmed that the radiator, having a plastic top, had to be replaced instead of repaired. I was also told that normally radiator problems occurred on much older vehicles and that most older vehicles had original radiators in them even if they were repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #10215230, filed 2008-01, 118,000 miles“Fails to start and stalls abruptly when in gear, at any speed and in any gear. Check engine light stays on. First dealer replaced leak detection pump. Problem persisted and dealer stated there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. Second dealer stated there was a dirty throttle body. Put conditioner in gas tank. Problem has continued to persist with no solution.”
NHTSA complaint #10147875, filed 2006-01, 56,000 miles“Persistent leak problems since Jeep was 6 months old. Return to dealer over 5 times before noticeable leaks stopped (behind dash board, floor at drivers and a passenger side) fix under originally warranty. 4 new leaks and return of two old leaks - not covered by extended warranty now dealer wants $650 to fix. Additionally have numerous transmission problems and paint rusting problems since a month after I purchase the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10021291, filed 2003-06, 2,000 miles“Fan control switch was melting in back at one of the contacts. The fan would run only at the high speed setting and if it did run at another setting it would start to smell like something was burning.”
NHTSA complaint #10057028, filed 2004-02, 62,000 miles“The contact owns a 2000 Jeep Wrangler. While driving at any speed, the vehicle shuts off without warning. The most recent failure occurred while driving 60 MPH on the highway. The contact was able to place the gear into neutral and restart the vehicle. The dealer stated that they will need to test drive the vehicle to locate the cause of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 95,000 and current mileage was 115,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10244307, filed 2008-10, 95,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10191460Feb 26, 2016Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 2 | 1% |
| 2022 | 2 | 0% |
| 2021 | 4 | 0% |
| 2020 | 6 | 1% |
| 2019 | 5 | 1% |
| 2018 | 4 | 0% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 | 6 | 1% |
| 2015 | 4 | 1% |
| 2014 | 9 | 1% |
| 2013 | 4 | 1% |
| 2012 | 7 | 1% |
| 2011 | 6 | 1% |
| 2010 | 15 | 2% |
| 2009 | 5 | 1% |
| 2008 | 11 | 1% |
| 2007 | 28 | 5% |
| 2006 | 20 | 3% |
| 2005 | 22 | 3% |
| 2004 | 9 | 5% |
| 2003 | 6 | 6% |
| 2002 | 4 | 4% |
| 2001 | 21 | 12% |
| 2000 | 15 | 6% |
| 1999 | 50 | 23% |
| 1998 | 53 | 20% |
| 1997 | 109 | 27% |
| 1995 | 32 | 16% |
| 1994 | 25 | 17% |
| 1993 | 18 | 17% |
| 1992 | 7 | 9% |
| 1991 | 12 | 16% |
| 1990 | 7 | 9% |
| 1989 | 10 | 16% |
| 1988 | 7 | 14% |
| 1987 | 5 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2000 Jeep Wrangler
70 complaintsBody and structure
56 complaintsSuspension
25 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsAir bags
16 complaintsSeat belts
15 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsTires
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Jeep Wrangler
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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