2000 Jeep Wrangler engine and engine cooling problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2000 Jeep Wrangler — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“1) coolant leak - cracked head (4.0 l v6 - this is a common costly problem according to a tech friend at chrysler dealer. Expensive repair $1200 to $2000+- cause may be defective material weakened by overheating. 2) oil pressure (gauge) drops to zero at idle and check gauges light appears 3)…”
filed Nov 6, 2008
“Tl*the contact owns a 2000 jeep wrangler. While driving at any speed, the vehicle shuts off without warning. The most recent failure occurred while driving 60 mph on the highway. The contact was able to place the gear into neutral and restart the vehicle. The dealer stated that they will need to…”
filed Oct 3, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Wrangler years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Wrangler | 2 | 1% |
| 2022 Wrangler | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 Wrangler | 3 | 0% |
| 2020 Wrangler | 5 | 1% |
| 2019 Wrangler | 5 | 1% |
| 2018 Wrangler | 3 | 0% |
| 2017 Wrangler | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 Wrangler | 5 | 1% |
| 2015 Wrangler | 4 | 1% |
| 2014 Wrangler | 9 | 1% |
| 2013 Wrangler | 4 | 1% |
| 2012 Wrangler | 7 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2000 Jeep Wrangler
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.