2000 Jeep Wrangler Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 56about this part
- Share
- 22%of 251 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 133,400miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 56 complaints about the body and structure of the 2000 Jeep Wrangler, 22% of the 251 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 133,400 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving the vehicle and noticed that when I shifted the back end of the vehicle moved. I had the vehicle towed to a repair shop and was told that the lower rear passenger control arm had completely rusted off and broke and the drivers side was about to break at any time. I was advised to stop driving the vehicle for safety reasons”
NHTSA complaint #11006171, filed 2017-07, 130,000 miles“My frame has rusted out right before the rear wheels. This is resulting in a frame swap, and my mechanic said this is where he always see wranglers get rust rot. It has always been garage kept, and had rust protectant every winter.”
NHTSA complaint #10966415, filed 2017-03, 136,800 miles“I bought my Jeep in october 2000 and had it undercoated at the dealership before it ever left the lot. I had taken it back in multiple times to have it recoated and while the the body experienced some rust due to stone chips and age the frame still looked good until last year when I went to have some work done on the Jeep. When lifting up the Jeep to work on it, we found that the frame had some strange marks that seemed to be showing on the frame. When we scratched off some of the undercoating we found that the frame was crumbling from the inside out. …”
NHTSA complaint #11242683, filed 2019-08, 118,000 miles“Affected parts: frame and suspension last weekend I was driving 2000 Jeep tj thought I had a shock mount break. The Jeep wobbled and I lost control of keeping the Jeep straight in my lane almost hitting a car in the other lane. I checked under the Jeep and noticed the rear passenger lower trail arm broke totally away from the frame due to rust. Looking on forums and the web read about safetcap autorust frame sections. So thinking this might be an option to repair it asked a friend that used to work at a body shop take a look. …”
NHTSA complaint #10559550, filed 2014-01, 160,000 miles“The right rear lower trailing (control) arm detached or broke off the frame while driving my Jeep on a fairly busy road at 50 MPH. On inspection found the entire right side of the frame is rotted and thin in several key areas of the frame. In the shop now. Jeep has 150,000 on it. Left side of the frame is better. Expected more from Jeep, this put us in a huge amount of danger and we are lucky we didn't wreck or worse, flip the Jeep. I see one complaint after the other with the same damage. Thanks Jeep and chrysler for that. We were doing 50 in a slight left hand curve, think about it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10861279, filed 2016-04, 150,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10220101Nov 20, 2019Use 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, 2019Use 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…
- 10220097Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10169249Nov 20, 2019Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10169245Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10019535Feb 15, 2006Primary door weatherstrip water leak at a-pillar belt line.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 1 | 0% |
| 2023 | 7 | 2% |
| 2022 | 5 | 1% |
| 2021 | 18 | 2% |
| 2020 | 17 | 3% |
| 2019 | 22 | 3% |
| 2018 | 97 | 5% |
| 2017 | 19 | 6% |
| 2016 | 18 | 4% |
| 2015 | 22 | 5% |
| 2014 | 20 | 3% |
| 2013 | 20 | 3% |
| 2012 | 30 | 4% |
| 2011 | 28 | 6% |
| 2010 | 15 | 2% |
| 2009 | 8 | 2% |
| 2008 | 16 | 2% |
| 2007 | 17 | 3% |
| 2006 | 12 | 2% |
| 2005 | 9 | 1% |
| 2004 | 13 | 7% |
| 2003 | 3 | 3% |
| 2002 | 26 | 24% |
| 2001 | 38 | 22% |
| 2000 | 56 | 22% |
| 1999 | 21 | 10% |
| 1998 | 25 | 9% |
| 1997 | 29 | 7% |
| 1995 | 10 | 5% |
| 1994 | 6 | 4% |
| 1993 | 5 | 5% |
| 1992 | 5 | 6% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1990 | 2 | 3% |
| 1989 | 1 | 2% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2000 Jeep Wrangler
70 complaintsSuspension
25 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsAir bags
16 complaintsEngine cooling
15 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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