Frame Rust problems of the 2000 Jeep Wrangler

2000 Jeep Wrangler tj with visible frame rust in front of rear wheels. Lack of drainage holes allows water to enter through factory drilled frame holes located in front and rear wheel wells and accumulate in the lower parts of the frame. By the time rust is visible on the outside of the frame, the inside has already been compromised to a greater degree as the rust progresses from the inside out. After researching online it seems to be a common problem with this model. There are readily available kits to repair these Jeep frames from several private companies which illustrates the severity and prevalence of this problem. Although the parts are available and inexpensive, the cost of installation as with most major vehicle repair, is dangerous and requires welding with specialized equipment and skills. A repair completed by an unqualified person may result in a vehicle unsafe for use on public roads. This vehicle has 175000 miles driven entirely (except one trip to atlanta) in tennessee. This vehicle has been driven almost entirely on paved public roads.

Tl-the contact owns a 2000 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for maintenance and was advised that the frame was severely rusted and the vehicle should not be driven. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for a diagnosis. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000. Bp.

Frame totally rusted when bought from private seller. There are holes and rust everywhere. We took it to a mechanic who said it is a safety issue. The Jeep only has 114,000 miles on it! we paid 7500 and all we bought is a rusted frame but a beautiful vehicle. Now we must park it. We can't afford to fix it!!! Chrysler should have a recall. We could have been killed driving it!!!.

Jeep failed state inspection due to rusted frame components. Cannot be driven dafely until repairs are made at owners expense. New frame estimates incl labor and material about $10000. Jeep customer service repr hung up on me when called.

Jeep has less than 40,000 miles and is well maintained never off road. . Was driving over a bridge when the rear end felt like it was separating from the body of the Jeep. Jeep became impossible to control and I was almost hit trying to get the vehicle off the road. Jeep was towed to mechanic who said the frame is no good rear control arms separated from the frame the frame had rusted out from the inside. There is no solid steel left to weld onto.

2000 Jeep Wrangler frame rusted completely out !.

Skid plate (which supports transmission) detached from frame due to rust on frame rails. The frame needed to be patched to reattach the skid plate.

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.

While under Jeep noticed the frame is really rusted. Real bad in front of left rear wheel and behind right front. Not safe to drive. Body looks like new has 100000 miles on it.

The contact owns a 2000 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that the frame was rusting. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnosis or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.