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2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee repairs by problem area

Engine (49%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (21%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (8%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (3%)

Chart based on 61 repairs.
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2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee repair cost distribution

$2500+ (2%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (42%)

< $100 (30%)

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Chart based on 53 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Engine not specified

Jeep Grand Cherokee in North Carolina, United States
May 2013 - Jun 2013
Jun 2013

65000 mi
Fan wouldn't shut off after car was turned off. Fan repaired 4 times now in order to pass NC inspection Windows and locks don't work right. Passenger side window wont roll down without slamming door 1st. Lock on drivers door won't unlock without key...FOB unlocks others...back hatch won't lock 

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2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

235-horsepower 4.7L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

Jeep Grand Cherokee in Texas, United States
Jul 2013 - Sep 2013
Aug 2013

128000 mi

US $130
Power mirrors and locks were repaired. 

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2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

235-horsepower 4.7L V8 4-speed automatic AWD w/low range

Jeep Grand Cherokee in Massachusetts, United States
Dec 2013 - Mar 2018
Mar 2015

108000 mi

US $850
Front differential making a grinding noise. 
Feb 2018

121000 mi

US $200
Oxygen sensor failed and set off the CEL. The sensor was replaced 
Jeep Grand Cherokee in South Africa
Dec 2012 - Mar 2013
Jan 2013

179280 mi
Transmission repair kit Same transmission problem 
Jeep Grand Cherokee in Alberta, Canada
May 2014 - Dec 2014
Oct 2014

123380 mi

C $25
Fixed exhaust pipe hole 
Nov 2014

123380 mi

C $70
Exhaust pipe became disconnected due to erosion of the extender pipe joining the muffler and rear exhaust. 
Jeep Grand Cherokee in Wisconsin, United States
Aug 2013 - Apr 2014
Mar 2014

100000 mi

US $150
Slow leak in steering fluid. 
Jeep Grand Cherokee in Colorado, United States
Oct 2014 - Jan 2015
Oct 2014

123000 mi

US $1050
ECM needed replaced, OBD code was P0505, tried replacing IAC and TPS myself but did not work, was bad ECM, because of the Flash needed for new ECM went to Dealer, usually try to avoid Dealer at all costs. 
Jeep Grand Cherokee in Idaho, United States
Jun 2011 - Dec 2017
Dec 2013

153000 mi

US $1000
Replace crankcase seal Leaking heater core 
Mar 2014

156000 mi

US $350
Replaced fuel injectors 
Apr 2014

156200 mi

US $230
Replaced front driveline 
Jeep Grand Cherokee in Iowa, United States
Mar 2016 - Mar 2016
Mar 2016

149000 mi

US $260
Rough misfire while warmed up, complete loss of power as if no fuel left. Cylinder 3 misfire. Dealer replaced coilpack, which was replaced 2 years ago already. 
Jeep Grand Cherokee in Wisconsin, United States
May 2016 - Jun 2016
May 2016

165000 mi

US $350
The engine made a similar sound to a bad fuel rod, but the shop identified it as either a worn or faulty oil lifter. I tried and oil system flush, but the sound remains. 
Jeep Grand Cherokee in New York, United States
Feb 2011 - Dec 2013
Jun 2011

121000 mi

US $460
Ignition key cylinder broken and had to be replaced 
Jeep Grand Cherokee in California, United States
Mar 2010 - Dec 2013
Dec 2010

87000 mi

US $60
Output Speed Sensor failed Front Passenger Door / replaced electric latch 
Jan 2013

115000 mi

US $600
Replaced radiator 
Apr 2013

118300 mi

US $200
O2 sensor went bad causing the check engine light to come on. After replacement, all is good 
Jeep Grand Cherokee in Arkansas, United States
Apr 2015 - May 2015
May 2015

205000 mi

US $5
Battery terminal on ridiculous wiring harness came apart. I replaced the terminal. 
Jeep Grand Cherokee in Maryland, United States
Jan 2015 - Mar 2015
Mar 2015

188000 mi

US $1800
Fuel injection # 7 Replaced Replaced muffler. Had a hole in it. 

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2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

195-horsepower 4.0L I6 w/DoD 4-speed automatic RWD

Jeep Grand Cherokee in Louisiana, United States
Apr 2012 - Nov 2013
May 2012

185500 mi
simply had to replace a cap [Cooling system part] replaced, 2nd Time 
May 2013

175000 mi

US $150
bad battery. also replaced battery terminals as they had bound themselves to the battery post 
Nov 2013

180000 mi
transmission leaked. 

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2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

195-horsepower 4.0L I6 w/DoD 4-speed automatic AWD w/low range

Jeep Grand Cherokee in New Jersey, United States
Apr 2012 - Apr 2016
May 2013

210000 mi

US $600
Got P1497 Check Engine light,once again. Replaced Fan Relay and still got error. Replaced Fan Relay again. Same error. Bought PCM on-line for $149 and mechanic installed it. All OK.  Mechanic also replaced leaking power steering hose. 
Apr 2016

233000 mi
Engine quit. Loud knocking noise. Valve train or other major engine failure. Sold for Junk 

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2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

195-horsepower 4.0L I6 w/DoD 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

Jeep Grand Cherokee in Ohio, United States
Dec 2012 - Jan 2013
Feb 2012

110000 mi

US $350
Power Steering Failed. Power steering box replaced, along with high pressure hose and tie rod ends. 
Jeep Grand Cherokee in Indiana, United States
Mar 2013 - Apr 2013
Apr 2013

110000 mi

US $1700
Cooling fan failed, overheated engine, head gasket failed, put pressure on cooling system, radiator exploded 
Jeep Grand Cherokee in Minnesota, United States
Dec 2009 - Jun 2010
Feb 2010

122000 mi

US $20
Replaced passenger side outer tie rod end. 
Jeep Grand Cherokee in Oklahoma, United States
Dec 2009 - Jun 2010
Jan 2010

138000 mi

US $521
Passenger side CV shaft broken, drivers side ready to break.  Also replaced drivers side wheel bearing. 
Jun 2010

141000 mi
Pinion gear was slipping on the ring gear, and bearing on the input shaft on the front dif. and transfer case needed to be replaced. Cost to fix was over $1500, traded the vehicle off instead of fixing. 
Jeep Grand Cherokee in New York, United States
Dec 2009 - Sep 2011
Nov 2010

113000 mi

US $150
Throttle Position Sensor and Crankcase position sensor replaced Rear brake line severely rotted. not leaking yet 
Jeep Grand Cherokee in New Mexico, United States
Aug 2010 - Aug 2017
Sep 2012

148000 mi

US $400
Valve cover gasket leak and other various oil leaks 
Jun 2013

153000 mi

US $450
Rear main seal and oil pan gasket leak. LOF 
May 2016

163000 mi

US $999
Front and rear brakes, rear rotors. Rear hatch struts replaced. Water pump catastrophic failure. Pieces lodged in the thermostat keeping it from opening. Lifetime water pump purchased long ago really pissed off the shop. 
Jeep Grand Cherokee in Ohio, United States
Aug 2010 - Sep 2012
Sep 2010

188000 mi

US $118
U joints went bad replaced 
Apr 2012

224200 mi

US $240
right side window motor stop working replace coil rail replaced cylinder 1 miss firing 
Sep 2012

230000 mi
Bearing in rear pumpkin went bad cost to much to replace 
Jeep Grand Cherokee in Iowa, United States
Feb 2010 - Sep 2011
Feb 2011

113000 mi

US $260
fan needed to be replaced - 2nd time now. water pump again. replaced 5 years ago. 
Jeep Grand Cherokee in California, United States
Jun 2012 - Dec 2013
Jul 2012

134000 mi

US $190
Fan relay failed, causing the engine to overheat at low speeds. Discovered there was a recall for radiator fan and Jeep had never been taken in. Had them replace radiator fan and fan relay. 
Aug 2012

135000 mi
Window motor cable broke. Replaced with piece from local auto-store. 
Oct 2012

137000 mi
Front wheel bearings were going bad. Jeep had developed a noise and vibration when going over 65 mph. Replaced front wheel bearings. Both front CV boots were ripped open and destroyed. Had them replaced in same visit as wheel bearings. When I had bearings/boots replaced, also had front brake pads replaced as well(FL=1mm; FR=2mm). Week after they were replaced, FR caliper was stuck and smoking. Piston failed and caused caliper to seize. Shop replaced both calipers free. 
Dec 2012

140000 mi

US $354
The idler pulley froze and came undone. It pulled the timing belt off its route. The idler was replaced and a new belt was put on as well. Hi-pressure hose for power steering was leaking. Had replaced. 
Sep 2013

151000 mi

US $650
Front axle pinion seals were bad. Had both of them removed, cleaned and replaced. Had front differential clean and front axle cleaned as well since it was going to be off anyways. Right rear axle seal was leaking. Had it replaced and cleaned. Front tie-rods and drag-link ends were replaced as well. 
Dec 2013

151000 mi
Threw a piston/rod. 
Jeep Grand Cherokee in Alberta, Canada
Jun 2014 - Jun 2015
Nov 2014

143580 mi

C $600
Worn left side Tie Rod and Ball Joint. 

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