15 problems related to suspension have been reported for the 2000 Jeep Wrangler. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
We have found that after removing the bolts from the cross member under the Jeep that the holes are rusted out. In fact the frame on both sides of our Jeep are rusted through from not having any drain holes for the water to drain out.
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.
My Jeep has 149,000 miles. I am only the second owner. On April 20, 2019 I drove my Jeep Wrangler tj sport approximately 10 miles. I parked it and went back 5 minutes later. When I depressed the brake pedal it went to the floor. I had it towed to my mechanic. The mechanic told me that there were three rust holes in the brake lines which were leaking brake fluid. He also infomred me that the frame was so rusted that it was not safe to drive at high speeds. I took it to a auto frame shop and was given an estimate of $6,100. 00 to have the frame repaired. I have researched this issue and discovered that their is a cottage industry which has sprung up due to the multiple Jeeps with the same problem. They note in their advertising that the chrystler/Jeep Wrangler t. J. Frames were manufactured without drain holes. The frames do have holes on their sides just behind and tires. Water from the tires gets splashed up into the frames. If you live in the northeastern united states that means highly corosive salt water is being splashed up into the frames on these Jeeps and rusting the frames from the inside out. I have read about multiple Jeep Wrangler tj's suffering frame failures due to the rust. I am shocked that chrystler/Jeep has not recalled the Wrangler tj's to inspect, repair or replace the frames on them. I cannot believe chrystler/Jeep is unaware of the problem. Toyata has a similar problem with their truck frames and they have recalled vehicles. I cannot understand why the NHTSA has not stepped up and forced chrystler/Jeep to recall these vehicles. The older vehiles are not safe. It is your ethical responsibility to do something to protect the consumers!.
Jeep frame has rusted from inside to out. Could have been very serious. Made popping noise.
All notes I have found including online forms requesting this year keeps frame be recalled, rotten at bumpers where steering comes into play and other spots mid frame. . . Husband was driving when the frame let go, he was in able to steer the vehicle at all! the Jeep was in the middle of the road and had to be towed which caused the road to become unsafe as it was stopped at the bottom of a hill with traffic flying over the hill. . . He almost go hit 5 times he could have died easily had he not jumped out and called for immediate assistance.
Tamara recall my 2000 Jeep Wrangler the frame is rotted away in the rear where it goes above the rear axel.
When driving in my neighborhood the passenger side trailing arm on the rear axle detached from the frame because of rust. Upon further inspection the whole frame is extremely rusty and has holes in it.
Tl-the contact owns a 2000 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being serviced by independent mechanic, he observed the chassis was rusted through. The vehicle was diagnosed that the whole chassis needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 87,000. Sh.
The construction of this frame has extreme rust issues. The internal frame was not correctly protected form weather resulting in excessive rust that has a high risk of frame failure.
I have a 2000 Jeep Wrangler with only 44,500 miles. Although it has been driven in the snow occasionally, it is not a daily driver and is kept in a garage. The frame has rusted through on both sides at the attachment point of the rear axle lower contol arms. This seems to be a common problem in all Jeep tj type Wranglers and is attributed to the lack of drain holes in the frame. Perhaps a recall should be considered as this could cause a loss of control.
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. He took a look and was shocked how bad the Jeep was rusted for being a 2000. Didn't notice until we looked again but the skid plate is also falling away from the frame. He is not sure he would have any good metal to weld to and also said it will be like dominos there will be more failed rusted parts under the Jeep like brake lines etc. Friend said safety is a huge concern even if you were able to patch it because so much of the frame and components are rusted so bad. I don't have the resources, knowledge or extra money to throw couple grand at it and replace the frame. Since this is a safety issue has anyone had any luck communicating this to Jeep Chrysler dealers or heard anyone that has? couple options I see now are to part it out or try to sell it as it stands. Any suggestions? I never went on any rough trails because it was a primary vehicle. For a 2000 Jeep Wrangler sport tj this is a huge safety issue. Does Jeep not treat the frames with rust protection? is the frame just poorly designed? will never purchase another Jeep vehicle.
-at approximately fifty-five to sixty miles per hour, the vehicle's front end begins to shake violently. I have personally researched the problem and discovered that it is commonly called, "death wobble" amongst other Jeep owners. The issue typically occurs after hitting a bump in the road or driving around a bend on the highway. Since the first incident in early 2009, I have have taken the vehicle to a number of different local mechanics for a diagnosis and have heard different suggested courses of action from each one. I have had a number of components replaced on the vehicle including, but not limited to the (1) tracking bar, (2) u-joints, (3) steering dampner etc. I have also had an entire new set of tires replaced on the vehicle. Although replacing the tracking bar worked temporarily, the problem soon returned after adding an additional 10,000 - 15,000 miles to the vehicle. -although many other Jeep owners have reported the same issue over the years, no action has been taken in the form of a recall from the former "daimlerchrysler ag" or its successor "Chrysler group l. L. C. " or it's subsidiary "Jeep corporation. ".
Frame has been rusting prematurely for many years and is a danger!.
When driving steering wheel will start to shake. Steering wheel will shake even more when driving at highway speeds. Also, when slowing down vehicle will pull to the left. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything.
The consumer's vehicle rear bolt fell off of the rear stabilizer twice. First, due to manufacturer defect, and second due to mechanic's fault resulted in loss of control, which was almost fatal.