2000 Jeep Cherokee electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 55 complaints for the 2000 Jeep Cherokee, 11% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 55 11% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 85,000 miles 15 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 26
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 15 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 85,000 miles, and 27% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 26 fires.
What owners wrote
Vehicle was parked inside garage area at work. Someone came into the office and stated that a vehicle was on fire. Flames were coming from underneath the grill area. Fire department was notified. The firemen had to open the hood area with an ax. Heat from the fire closed the hood tightly. Chrysler determined fire started in power steering motor.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 jeep cherokee. After inserting the key into the ignition switch, the vehicle would not start and a message indicating the key was not recognized was displayed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Lindsey chrysler (8100 centreville rd, manassas, va) was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 200,000.
Other problems reported for the 2000 Jeep Cherokee
- Brakes 124 complaints
- Engine 71 complaints
- Suspension 33 complaints
- Air bags 26 complaints
- Steering 25 complaints
- Transmission 25 complaints
- Fuel system 22 complaints
- Seats 22 complaints