2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Electrical System Problems
- 73
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 73 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 5 indicate fire
What owners report
- electrical system · 8 records
- failure mileage · 7 records
- without warning · 7 records
- approximate failure · 4 records
- various speeds · 4 records
- having same · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 19 |
| 150–400k mi | 13 |
| 60–100k mi | 12 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System
I am the insurance adjuster handling a fire loss, writing on behalf of the vehicle owner myra periera. The vehicle was parked and unoccupied when a fire originated in the engine compartment resulting in a fire that totaled the vehicle. We settled the claim. *tr
Fire reported
ODI 10251643
Electrical System · Frontal
Parked overnight and when return to get jeep the passenger air bag had deployed. There wasn't any collision or impact. There was evidence of the glove box had been melted and wires burned inside. *tr
Fire reported
ODI 10238317
Electrical System
While driving home using the a/c i smelled an odor of burning plastic. I pulled to the shoulder of the road to investigate and noticed small amounts of smoke coming from under the passenger side dash board. With the ignition off i felt around behind and below the glove compartment and was burnt by melted plastic from a small black component (the blower control module as i found out later). The wires to the module…
Fire reported
ODI 10238684
Electrical System
Bought the 2000 jeep grand cherokee ltd back in december of 2007. The a/c worked great. Moved to miami, fl on 01/08 , and had to start using a/c alot. While learning the vehicles habits. I noted the a/c unit to stop working when on. The unit would be on, and then go out, and come back on. Like there was a short somewhere. I also smelt a burning smell in the cab. I stopped turning on a/c unit all together at my…
ODI 10235421
Electrical System
Since i purchased my vehicle in 2002 i had several problems with the electrical system. More than once has the brake/tail/headlights went out, resulting in either going to the dealership or replacing bulbs. At least twice have i noticed the external lights come on and off either while the car wa son or off.*ak
ODI 10194068
Electrical System
When the lights are on, the brake lights go out when the brake pedal is used. My mechanic told me the dealership he bought parts from told him this is a known problem with jeep. *jb
ODI 10175054
Electrical System
Over the past 6 months at random the brake lights seem to burn out. It might be the left side one week and the right the next. New bulbs often last between 1 hour and 3 weeks. The local dealership tells me that electrical wiring problems are often very hard to fix. *nm
ODI 10169161
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
The engine simply stops without warning. I had taken it to dealer and they couldn't find anything wrong. Four days later while driving to the dealer it died on a [redacted]. I was in our other vehicle and towed it to the dealer myself. It has been 6 days and i have not heard from them. *jb
ODI 10164614
Electrical System
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 jeep grand cherokee laredo. The contact stated that the computer module failed, which caused the air conditioner, fuel gauges, interior lighting, transmission, power locks, and power windows to fail. The dealer stated that they changed the module three to four times, but the failure still continues. The dealer stated that the failure is a part of the vehicle's history. The current mileage…
ODI 10193854
Electrical System
I have been experiencing a problem with my battery not staying charged. The first occurred when i had let the car set for about 2 days, it would not start. *tr the battery would not jump. I had to buy a new battery. The battery post always get corrosion on it. I have had it cleaned and changed a couple of times, and it still gets corrosion on it in 2 days. I was told about two years ago that it could be the wires…
ODI 10242816
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Rear hatch door won't lock both rear passenger and driver side won't lock unlock door read reviews many people with this vehicle having same problems. *tr
ODI 10447215
Electrical System · Equipment · Exterior Lighting · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Both tail light assemblies stopped working and was cited by a police officer. Replacement was ~$500. Rear lift gate lock actuator is broken, so cannot open lift gate. Right rear door lock will not allow opening from inside. Shift sensor/solenoid has gone bad twice leading to problems with shifting from gears (revs really high before shifting). Rotors are constantly becoming warped and brakes have to be readjusted.…
ODI 10252464
Electrical System
Vehicle experienced sudden stalling at various speeds. Taken to dealer for check up, but the cause was undetermined.*ak initially the dealer replaced the crank sensor which did not resolve the problem. The dealer later determined that a faulty sensor package was the cause of the stalling. *nm
ODI 10113715
Electrical System
I purchased my jeep grand cherokee new in 2000. For a new vehicle it has spent much time in the jeep repair shop. Problems include: door locks (2 repaced - driver side and passenger side over $200 each), electrical switch replaced (lights, honking horn, etc. $175.00), ignition or start switch replaced (@250.00), coolant - water pump ($375.00), air conditioner has had problems. All parts have been replaced. The jeep…
ODI 10105606
Automatic Transmission · Electrical System · Engine
Sudden loss of power on three occasions. While driving at highway speeds, vehicle instantly looses all power. Obvious problems navigating to shoulder on multilane highway in traffic. Could easily be stranded in lane. Difficulty steering. Requires towing. Has occurred three times in last two years, twice in last month. First time, replaced computer. Second time, replaced transmission sensor. Third time, undetermined.…
ODI 10072849
Electrical System · Switch
Complaint regarding problems with 2000 jeep grand cherokee.*mr the vehicle left turn signal would not work. It was later determined that the multi-function switch shorted. The vehicle was repaired but the next day the problem recurred. The dealer then determined that there was an open circuit in the junction box which would cost $760,01 to repair. The consumer refused service hoping to find information on secret…
ODI 10079540
Electrical System · Equipment
Keyless entry on drivers side does not unlock door. Cause is unknown.*ak consumer is also experiencing electrical problems.*jb *dt
ODI 8015570
Electrical System
Tail lights out, alarm system will go off by itself, windows malfunctionin, and while driving you can hearthe locks, locking and unlocking.
ODI 10000230
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
Electrical problems, headlights/ windshield wipers, windows will not work. At times headlights work intermittently and dashboard lights flash intermittently. *ak dealer unable to repair and the vehicle continues to exhibit the same problems. *tt
ODI 8009230
Electrical System
Consumer states the vehicle caught on fire while parked, the fire department stated the fire originated from the alarm system, consumer also states a bodyguard system was installed in the vehicle.(claim#51-0490-612)*jb
Fire reported
ODI 6901115
Electrical System · Gasoline
Consumer was traveling about 55mph on highway and vehicle just shut off. No brakes or steering. Also, all electrical power was gone. *ak
ODI 866494
Electrical System
The keyless entry works intermittently. Consumer states sometimes the windows will go up and sometimes they won't. Please provide any further information. Ts
ODI 10002034
Anti-Theft Device · Electrical System · Power Adjust · Unknown Or Other
There is a problem with electrical system causing fuel light to come on or not come on when fuel is low. Alarm system is malfunctioning. Driver's seat memory is no longer functional. Keyless remote works sporadically. Owner has been to dealer numerous times for these intermittent problems.*ak
ODI 882362