One problem related to speed control springs has 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.
My daughter had just left the driveway and was driving approximately 20-25 miles an hour when her accelerator dropped to the floor. She made it to a parking lot where there are now black rubber circles all over from her trying to stop by braking. She finally got it stopped and we had it towed to a garage. They informed me that it was the throttle body and that Jeep had them on backorder for at least 2 weeks. My boyfriend who owns a garage out of state confirmed this. I couldn't wait 2 weeks for what was probably another bad part, since Jeep said that they haven't ever redesigned this part. Instead, I paid $506. 79 for an aftermarket throttle body. How is it possible that a part is on backorder for 2 weeks, yet no one is saying that there is a problem with it? my daughter is 18 and not an experienced driver. The vehicle was completely out of her control. She was terrified by this. We live in a high traffic area so it's amazing that she didn't hit someone. I have kept this original throttle body. Upon looking at it, I realized that your life is at the mercy of a spring. A spring that over time becomes worn out and fails. I'm no engineer, but there has to be a better way to make these.