11 problems related to electrical system have been reported for the 2000 Jeep Cherokee. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Jeep Cherokee based on all problems reported for the 2000 Cherokee.
The headlight dimmer switch over heated/melted the bezel support and connector.
Started the car and pulled away and when the door automatically locked the driver side back door buzzed loud and in a 3 week period there are 3 out of four doors that buzz loud when locked.
2000 Jeep Cherokee sport airbag warning light illuminates randomly and repeatedly. Not related to actual airbag deployment. It may render airbag unusable. Dangerous condition. Common consumer complaint. All passenger window actuator switches are unusable. Windows will only work at driver panel. Safety issue if passengers have to open windows. Very common consumer complaint. Obd error codes are inaccurate (especially when applying to emission control systems p0441, p0442). Diagnosis often lead to unneeded repairs and costly replacement of sensors and computer without cause. Common consumer complaint. Driver seat support structure breaks. Even when driven only in ordinary driving conditions and not stressed unusually. Must be rewelded or replaced. Seat is no longer structurally safe. Common consumer complaint all of these are design issues and not service/maintenance related.
Low oil pressure: I change my oil as specified in manual. Now all of a sudden I have a drop in oil pressure. When driving the Jeep my oil pressure is now at no more than 25psi and it drops to zero when idle. On my last oil change I had the engine checked and there were no cracks and no misfire. I had a tune up done on the vehicle in sept 2008. Engine and everything was running fine. As for that day I have to get the Jeep to mechanic to take a look. This past summer the Jeep also would over heat in 90 degree weather and it mostly happened when the ac was turned on. Took it mechanic and couldn't find anything wrong we replaced the thermostat with a lower temp and seemed to fix the problem. Then about 2 days later the Jeep started to overheat again. Replaced the relay as it tested bad. While replacing the relay the fan broke. The blades completely separated from the fan motor in a whole piece. Replaced fan. Never thought I had any coolant leaks and never found any but the coolant will not stay in the reservoir. It just disappears. I had the engine inspected again and no cracks and the oil appeared to be fine. There are thousands of complaints for this what is going to be done? anything? it's not like I can afford anew car or thousands in parts and labor. Also have other issues I well 1st another complaint for the electrical issues.
Tl *- the contact ownsa 2000 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that he made repairs to the vehicle and then he received a safety recall. The contact sent the manufacturer the required information and was denied the reimbursement.
- the contact was driving 60 mph when the vehicle lost power. The contact was able to get the vehicle restarted about 30 seconds after the incident. The vehicle failed three additional times before the contact could get the vehicle to the dealer. There were no warning signs. The diagnosis from the dealer was a short in the vehicle's computer.
2000 Jeep Cherokee engine stopped without warning. ** answer required***. There was a hole in the piston. After the dealer inspected the vehicle, they stated there was not enough coolant in the system which caused the front frost plug heater to come out and that the no 1 and 2 piston melted down. The consumer had to replace the engine with only 42,000 miles on the vehicle. The rotors were replaced twice. The rubber around all four doors shrunk to the point that wind and water would come through. Periodically, when the vehicle was locked the headlights and taillights would come on and go off for a few minutes. The chrome on the wheels was corroded and coming off. The front passenger electric lock was making a strange noise when the doors were lock or unlocked.
While driving at any speed, the vehicle stalled. After receiving a jump start, the consumer was able to start the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, but mechanic was not able to duplicate the problem.
Door and windshield wont work properly. Dealer stated the need to replace the electrical harness. Vehicle's warranty expired.
Vehicle experienced an internal fire, consumer stated that the top wires were melted, claim 15-Dec-2000.
Head lamp electrical wires coming in contact with the sharp edge of the magnesium brake pedal and steering column support. Causing the wire to arc and overheat which caused the wire insulation to melt and flash into flame. Cause of fire was lack of proper insulation of the wires and their routing which contacted the edge of the magnesium brake pedal and steering column support.