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2000 Jeep Cherokee repairs by problem area

Engine (42%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (10%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (4%)

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2000 Jeep Cherokee repair cost distribution

$2500+ (4%)

$1000 - $2499 (4%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (56%)

< $100 (24%)

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Chart based on 45 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

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Jeep Cherokee in Louisiana, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2013
Jul 2011 148000 mi US $331	AC/Heater Blower failed. Blower and wiring harness replaced. Now fully functional.
May 2012 153100 mi US $350	replace engine cooling fan starter failed
Jun 2012 159000 mi US $500	Ac blower motor and blower control switch

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Jeep Cherokee in New Jersey, United States Jul 2013 - Jun 2018
Feb 2014 111600 mi US $500	evaporator replaced

Jeep Cherokee in New York, United States Mar 2010 - Jun 2011
Apr 2010 104000 mi US $600	Bad Universal joints on the car starting to show signs they needed to be redone. Also wheel bearings.

Jeep Cherokee in Missouri, United States Nov 2009 - Sep 2014
Sep 2010 125000 mi US $20	Rear wiper switch broke.
Jul 2014 134200 mi US $50	tailgate shocks replaced

Jeep Cherokee in New Hampshire, United States Nov 2009 - May 2013
Dec 2009 16000 mi US $150	There was a hole in the original muffler and it was replaced.
Apr 2010 123000 mi US $230	Oil drips on the bottom of car. Oil filter adapter was leaking because of a dried out O ring. The three rubber O rings were replaced on the filter adapter. The mechanic also found that the Valve cover gasket was leaking and was replaced.
Jan 2011 130100 mi US $12	The turn signals lights were randomly not flashing left or right which was progressively getting worse to the point were it was starting not to flash at all. I was able to replace the turn signal relay. Took less then 30 minutes. The turn signals lights were randomly not flashing left or right which was progressively getting worse to the point were it was starting not to flash at all. I was able to replace the turn signal relay. Took less then 30 minutes.
Feb 2011 131000 mi US $310	I brought the car to the mechanic for a TuneUp and he found that the car had a bad front driver side wheel bearing Muffler was louder than normal and they replaced the muffler under the part's warranty.
Jul 2011 133300 mi US $62	Replaced Windows Regulator in front drivers side door because the motor would stop working randomly and the window would also go up and down very slowly. Easy and cheap repair. Took probably 30 minutes to swap out with $62 in parts.
Dec 2011 138000 mi US $130	Cracked radiator hose which caused heavy coolant leak. New hose installed by mechanic.
Jul 2012 144200 mi US $189	Rusted brake line caused most of the fluid to leak out. Mechanic replaced brake like.
Dec 2012 146000 mi US $100	Front windshield washer motor stopped working. Ordered washer motor assy online and had local shop install it.

Jeep Cherokee in Illinois, United States Oct 2009 - Jun 2015
Mar 2010 92000 mi US $189	The ignition lock tumbler broke and we were unable to start the car. We couldn't find a part in stock at any local parts stores so towed it to our local mechanic who ordered a part from the dealer for us. The new lock came coded.
Dec 2013 100000 mi US $600	the brake lines were rotted out from corrosion along with the drums.

Jeep Cherokee in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2013 - Mar 2013
Mar 2013	The Achilles heel of 2000-2001 4.0 I6s. Cylinder head crack. Never overheated the engine, a well maintained truck during my ownership of it. Wasn't worth the cost of repair on a 155k mi, 13 yr old vehicle.

Jeep Cherokee in Washington, United States Nov 2009 - Sep 2014
Oct 2012 160300 mi US $200	one of the fans that comes on at specific temps - the bearings were going out, fan had to be replaced. when it came on the vehicle rumbled and shook noticeably passenger door had electrical problems - dome light sensor didn't work, sometimes window wouldn't roll down (no power)
Mar 2014 186000 mi US $300	Crank position sensor (CPS) failed causing vehicle to power down and not start although it would turn over
Sep 2014 189000 mi	Catastrophic piston skirt cracking. Not cost effective to repair.

Jeep Cherokee in New York, United States Feb 2010 - Oct 2012
Dec 2010 119000 mi US $400	Replaced exhaust system from catalytic converter back
Aug 2011 124000 mi US $400	Rear drum brakes were nearly rusted through. They were weeks away from losing fluid pressure. They were both replaced and have had no problems since.
Oct 2012 137000 mi US $460	The brake line was abraded by grit that got between the fasteners and the line itself. Tube sprang a leak and the system lost fluid pressure. Poor outcome to an apparently common, preventative problem on older cars.

Jeep Cherokee in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2012 - Jun 2018
Dec 2013 92000 mi US $356	replace starter

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Jeep Cherokee in Wisconsin, United States Dec 2014 - Jun 2015
Dec 2014 195000 mi US $258	Replaced power steeling pump and radiator hose
Apr 2015 198500 mi US $247	Replaced Rear Shock absorber, $187. Added Freon and dye, $60.
Jun 2015 201000 mi US $174	Replaced original left outer, front U-Joint and axel

Jeep Cherokee in Wisconsin, United States Apr 2015 - Jun 2015
Apr 2015 149000 mi US $2000	Engine head cracked, full engine replacement

Jeep Cherokee in Texas, United States Sep 2014 - Feb 2015
Dec 2014 171000 mi US $700	Replaced both hub assembly, ball joints on driver side and tie rod ends.
Feb 2015 172000 mi US $1200	Replacement of water pump Replacement of axle fluids, front driveshaft and all attending u-joints

Jeep Cherokee in California, United States Jul 2010 - Jun 2013
Oct 2010 104300 mi US $200	Radiator leaked. During radiator replacement water pump was weeping as well. Easily replaced both radiator and water pump.
Jul 2011 111000 mi US $40	Crankshaft Position Failure. Self diagnosed and replaced successfully.
Apr 2012 114000 mi US $100	Replaced water neck, thermostat, and water pump due to leaks.
Apr 2013 118000 mi US $7	Idle unstable. Throttle body removed and cleaned out throttle body, idle air control, and manifold absolute pressure sensor.

Jeep Cherokee in New York, United States Nov 2009 - Jul 2012
Mar 2010 118000 mi US $4500	Rebuild engine
Mar 2011 130000 mi US $130	Driver seat broken at the weld
Jan 2012 140000 mi US $400	Water pump

Jeep Cherokee in New York, United States Nov 2010 - Sep 2011
Feb 2011 104000 mi US $400	Kept getting misfire trouble codes. Replaced ignition coil pack. No trouble codes to date. Oil leak. Replaced valve cover gasket.
Jun 2011 107000 mi US $65	engine light back on, indicating cylinder misfire. Local shop could not pinpoint cause, but did compression check and identified low compression in all cylinders, lowest in #3, the cylinder misfiring. Stated this as possible cause.

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Jeep Cherokee in Illinois, United States Jul 2014 - Sep 2014
Aug 2014 104700 mi	Compressor bad, suspect bad compressor clutch as always had squeal on startup. Replaced compressor, evaporator and recharge.

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