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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 engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (9%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (59%)

< $100 (23%)

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Chart based on 22 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2000 Jeep Cherokee 4dr SUV

190-horsepower 4.0L I6 4-speed automatic RWD

153100 mi

US $350
replace engine cooling fan 

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2000 Jeep Cherokee 4dr SUV

190-horsepower 4.0L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

186000 mi

US $300
Crank position sensor (CPS) failed causing vehicle to power down and not start although it would turn over 
189000 mi Catastrophic piston skirt cracking. Not cost effective to repair. 
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. 
16000 mi

US $150
There was a hole in the original muffler and it was replaced. 
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. 
131000 mi

US $310
Muffler was louder than normal and they replaced the muffler under the part's warranty. 
138000 mi

US $130
Cracked radiator hose which caused heavy coolant leak. New hose installed by mechanic. 
119000 mi

US $400
Replaced exhaust system from catalytic converter back 
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. 

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2000 Jeep Cherokee 4dr SUV

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

172000 mi

US $1200
Replacement of water pump 
149000 mi

US $2000
Engine head cracked, full engine replacement 
104300 mi

US $200
Radiator leaked. During radiator replacement water pump was weeping as well. Easily replaced both radiator and water pump. 
111000 mi

US $40
Crankshaft Position Failure. Self diagnosed and replaced successfully. 
114000 mi

US $100
Replaced water neck, thermostat, and water pump due to leaks. 
118000 mi

US $7
Idle unstable. Throttle body removed and cleaned out throttle body, idle air control, and manifold absolute pressure sensor. 
104000 mi

US $400
Kept getting misfire trouble codes. Replaced ignition coil pack. No trouble codes to date. Oil leak. Replaced valve cover gasket. 
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. 
118000 mi

US $4500
Rebuild engine 
140000 mi

US $400
Water pump 

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2000 Jeep Cherokee 4dr SUV

195000 mi

US $3000
radiator blew at 195,000 miles 

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2000 Jeep Cherokee Engine Problems

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