2000 Jeep Wrangler: Reliability Data
Source: NHTSA — 311 complaints
311
Total Complaints
91,912mi
Median Mileage
Manual Transmission
Top Issue
24
Crash Reports
When Do Complaints Happen?
Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.
52,575
25th Percentile
91,912
Median Mileage
149,000
75th Percentile
What Fails?
Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.
Manual Transmission
50
Body
27
Suspension
20
Frame And Members
12
Automatic Transmission
11
Underbody Shields
11
Gasoline
9
Unknown Or Other
9
Engine
9
Electrical System
8
Severity Assessment
24
Crashes
32
Fires
19
Injuries
0
Deaths
Sample Complaint Reports
"SEAT BELT IS FLAPPING AND RUBBING AGAINST SEAT. *AK"
"THE CONSUMER STATED THAT HE WAS DRIVING AND WHEN HE APPLIES HIS BRAKES THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT DOWN TO THE FLOOR. AND ALSO WHEH HE APPLIES BRAKES THE CONSUMER STATES THAT HE HEARS NOISES FROM THE REAR WHEEL AND LEFT WHEEL. THE CONSUMER TOOKS HIS VECHICLE TO THE DEALER . MJS"
"WHEN JEEP IS STOPPED AT SIDE ANGLE ON HILL, SEATBELT IS INOPERATIVE AFTER GETTING BACK INTO VEHICLE. I HAD TO DRIVE DOWN STEEP HILL TWICE WITH NO SEATBELT ON. SIMPLE MOMENTARY BYPASS BUTTON TO CENTER PENDULUM WOULD ALLOW FASTENING SEATBELT WHEN VEHICLE IS AT AN ANGLE."
Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.
When Were Complaints Filed?
Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.
When Does Each Component Fail?
Median mileage at complaint for top components.
Body
27 complaints
25th: 79,750 mi
Median: 133,400 mi
75th: 159,750 mi
Suspension
20 complaints
25th: 96,750 mi
Median: 148,450 mi
75th: 168,250 mi
Frame And Members
12 complaints
25th: 98,484 mi
Median: 155,000 mi
75th: 175,382 mi
Automatic Transmission
11 complaints
Median: 15,000 mi
Where Are Complaints Coming From?
Top states by complaint count.
CA: 27
MA: 24
GA: 21
NY: 18
IL: 17
OH: 16
NJ: 15
FL: 14
VA: 13
PA: 13
Who Files Complaints?
39.9%
Original Owners
60.1%
Second+ Owners
Jeep Wrangler — Other Years
See how this model compares across different model years.
| Year | Complaints | Crashes |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 105 | 6 |
| 1991 | 100 | 5 |
| 1992 | 100 | 7 |
| 1993 | 134 | 10 |
| 1994 | 184 | 17 |
| 1995 | 259 | 36 |
| 1997 | 548 | 46 |
| 1998 | 401 | 28 |
| 1999 | 262 | 16 |
| 2001 | 235 | 25 |
| 2002 | 139 | 22 |
| 2003 | 130 | 11 |
| 2004 | 281 | 27 |
| 2005 | 756 | 12 |
| 2006 | 852 | 9 |
| 2007 | 791 | 22 |
| 2008 | 1251 | 25 |
| 2009 | 492 | 10 |
| 2010 | 898 | 26 |
| 2011 | 672 | 16 |
| 2012 | 1275 | 35 |
| 2013 | 1027 | 24 |
| 2014 | 830 | 32 |
| 2015 | 632 | 21 |
| 2016 | 618 | 37 |
| 2017 | 405 | 25 |
| 2018 | 2566 | 38 |
| 2019 | 1036 | 16 |
| 2020 | 745 | 25 |
| 2021 | 1414 | 39 |
| 2022 | 556 | 28 |
| 2023 | 511 | 16 |
| 2024 | 1221 | 18 |
| 2025 | 87 | 4 |
Active Recalls (5)
Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Campaign 06E022000 | 13/03/2006
LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN LEAD TO A DECREASE IN BRAKE LINE PRESSURE AND AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE, WHICH CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
AFFINIA (BRAKE PARTS, INC.) WILL REPLACE THE SUBJECT BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 20, 2006. OWNERS CAN CONTACT AFFINA GROUP CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-323-0354.
Exterior Lighting
Campaign 06E026000 | 23/03/2006
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
Fuel Pump
Campaign 06E011000 | 01/02/2006
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FUEL LEAK COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
AIRTEX WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 25, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AIRTEX CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 1-800-880-3056.
Injectors
Campaign 02V104000 | 08/04/2002
THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A MANIFOLD SHIELD TO MODIFY THE AIR FLOW CHARACTERISTICS AND TO PREVENT THE ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS IN THE AREA OF THE #3 CYLINDER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 13, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE
Equipment
Campaign 04E041000 | 07/06/2004
SHOULD THIS OCCUR, THE COCKPIT COULD CAUSE INJURY BY STRIKING PERSONS OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE OR COULD BECOME A DISTRACTION OR AN OBSTACLE TO OTHER DRIVERS, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
BESTOP WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A REPAIR KIT AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FREE OF CHARGE.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 16, 2004. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BESTOP CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT (800) 845-3567.
Extend Your Transmission Life
Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.
- Change transmission fluid at manufacturer intervals — not 'lifetime' fluid
- Come to a full stop before shifting from reverse to drive
- Don't ride the brakes on hills — use a lower gear
- Check transmission fluid level and color monthly — dark fluid needs changing
- Address slipping, hard shifts, or delayed engagement immediately
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Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.
Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.
Data through: 2026-03-28