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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 engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (14%)

$500 - $999 (14%)

$100 - $499 (50%)

< $100 (21%)

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Chart based on 28 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

65000 mi

US $50
Fan wouldn't shut off after car was turned off. Fan repaired 4 times now in order to pass NC inspection 

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2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

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

153000 mi

US $1000
Replace crankcase seal Leaking heater core 
156000 mi

US $350
Replaced fuel injectors 
188000 mi

US $1800
Fuel injection # 7 Replaced Replaced muffler. Had a hole in it. 
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. 
123380 mi

C $25
Fixed exhaust pipe hole 
123380 mi

C $70
Exhaust pipe became disconnected due to erosion of the extender pipe joining the muffler and rear exhaust. 
121000 mi

US $460
Ignition key cylinder broken and had to be replaced 
121000 mi

US $200
Oxygen sensor failed and set off the CEL. The sensor was replaced 
87000 mi

US $100
Output Speed Sensor failed 
115000 mi

US $600
Replaced radiator 
118300 mi

US $200
O2 sensor went bad causing the check engine light to come on. After replacement, all is good 
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. 
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. 

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2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

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

185500 mi [Cooling system part] replaced, 2nd Time 

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2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

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

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.  
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

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. 
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. 
151000 mi Threw a piston/rod. 
113000 mi

US $300
Throttle Position Sensor and Crankcase position sensor replaced 
148000 mi

US $400
Valve cover gasket leak and other various oil leaks 
153000 mi

US $450
Rear main seal and oil pan gasket leak. LOF 
163000 mi

US $999
Water pump catastrophic failure. Pieces lodged in the thermostat keeping it from opening. Lifetime water pump purchased long ago really pissed off the shop. 
224200 mi

US $240
coil rail replaced cylinder 1 miss firing 
113000 mi

US $260
fan needed to be replaced - 2nd time now. water pump again. replaced 5 years ago. 
110000 mi

US $1700
Cooling fan failed, overheated engine, head gasket failed, put pressure on cooling system, radiator exploded 

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2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Engine Problems

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