2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Frontal Problems
- 27
- 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 27 stored complaint records:
- 22 indicate a crash
- 13 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- upon impact · 8 records
- failed deploy · 7 records
- airbags deploy · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Frontal
Airbag exhibits intermittent behavior. Known clockspring defect. *kb
ODI 10416721
Frontal
The air bag warning light comes on in my 2000 grand cherokee while i am in idle and in motion. *tr
ODI 10285989
Frontal
Approximately 3 weeks ago, my air bag light started coming on and alarming while i was driving. I looked in my owner's manual for information. It said i needed to contact my dealer. I did. The dealer, after a 3 hour inspection, gave me a diagnosis. The driver side air bag needs to be replaced. I asked how much this would cost. They gave me an estimate of approximately $1200 parts and labor. In these economic times,…
ODI 10248734
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
Frontal
I have a 2000 jeep grand cherokee..insurance totaled it..front end collision..air bags did not deploy. Car had 88,000...miles. *tr
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10221027
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Front · Frontal
I purchased a 2000 jeep grand cherokee in 2005 from a used car dealer in albuquerque. At that time no recalls or repairs of any safety related defects were revealed to me. I received a recall in novenber 2006 for cooling fan that i had already had done . Daimler/chrysler reimbursed me for some of the repairs done. On 4-17-07 i was north bound on unser approaching ladera, traffic was stopped at the red light. I was…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10190012
Frontal
I was in a car wreck involving myself and another vehicle, when a third vehicle chose to stop for no apparent reason in an intersection with a green light. We were traveling at maybe 40 miles per hour. I didn't have enough time to react and ran squarely into the back of the truck in front of me. My airbag failed to deploy. I was wearing my seat belt, but not properly, as the shoulder belt wasn't across my chest.…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10173524
Frontal
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 25pmh the vehicle was forced off the road by another driver. The vehicle hit a telephone pole with the front end. The entire front of the vehicle received damage and all occupants were wearing seat belts, however neither frontal airbag deployed. The driver sustained injuries. There was property damage and police report was taken at the scene. The vehicle was inspected by the…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10158679
Air Bags · Cooling System · Exterior Lighting · Frontal · Fuel System, Gasoline · Fuel System, Other · Seat Belts · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering
My car has major problems and i can't afford to fix, then i find the problem that i have is due to the automaker's problem because the car is on recalls for the problems i am having. I received no notices on any recall, and when i got on the web-site to check for recalls there are as many as 10 major problems with my car and jeep. Some could cause me to crash or even explode while driving. Where are my recall…
ODI 10250735
Frontal · Fuel System, Gasoline · Rotor
The consumer rear ended another vehicle in a panic stop while driving at 60 mph. Upon impact, the frontal air bags failed to deploy. The dealership or the manufacturer were providing any information on why the air bags failed to deploy. The front passenger sustained bruises from the seat belt. *ak the vehicle displayed a hard start due to improper fuel pressure, it would take a long time to crank before catching,…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10090321
Accelerator Pedal · Frontal
While driving 65 mph driver's foot was stuck on accelerator pedal due to a seizure. The passenger tried to maintain control of vehicle but was unable to do so. Vehicle went air borne and landed on top, crashing into a brick wall. Upon impact, both frontal airbags did not deploy. Driver and passenger sustained injuries, and were transported by an ambulance to the hospital. The vehicle was totaled by the insurance…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10075589
Frontal
While driving 73 mph vehicle hit a deer on the road and the front air bags did not deploy. Dealer had to replace the entire front end. *ak
Crash reported
ODI 10044921
Frontal
While driving at 60 mph vehicle was involved in a frontal collision and the airbags did not deploy. Dealer notified. Please provide additional information. Ts
Crash reported
ODI 10004148
Frontal
While driving at 30mph, the vehicle experienced a front end collision, where the air bags didn't deployed. Ts scc
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10002194
Equipment · Frontal
While in motion, consumer was rear ended. The rear seat headrests were ejected from their holders striking the consumer and the passenger in the back of their heads causing deep cuts. Also, the air bags failed to deploy. *jg *jb
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10001472
Frontal
On 2/15/02 my wife michelle with son joseph, (8yrs old) seated in the rear passenger side of a 2000 jeep, struck the passenger side of a 1999 4dr oldsmobile operated by frances clark who had failed to stop at a stop sign. Michelle hit the side of the clark car "head-on" while travelling 52 mph on a dry night at 8pm. The air bags failed to deploy on our 2000 jeep. Chrysler has inspected the vehicle and stated that…
Crash reported · 3 injuries
ODI 758919
Anchorage · Frontal
While driving vehicle hit a patch of ice and rolled over causing damage to vehicle. Air bag did not deploy and seat belt did not lock, causing some injury to consumer. Dealer was contacted. *ak *tt
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 8005468
Frontal · Retractor
Consumer rearended a vehicle while driving 20 mph and seatbelt did not restrain her, and airbags did not deploy. Consumer hit face on steering wheel, and suffered breaks in sternum. Damage to vehicle was $ 1000.00, other vehicle was $ 4000.00. *ak
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 899650
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Frontal · Seats
Consumer was traveling about 50mph on highway and another vehicle suddenly stopped. In order for to avoid the other vehicle, she went into guardrail. When consumer applied anti-lock brakes vehicle skidded and locked up. Interior rear seat wasn't proberly bolted , seat came out from floor. It was secued. Front airbags didn't deploy. Dealership was aware of problem. *ak
Crash reported
ODI 890608
Frontal
Consumer was traveling about 20 mph on a two lane highway and another vehicle crossed over into consumer's lane and hit her head-on. Upon impact, dual airbags didn't deploy. Vehicle had to be towed, and consumer was transportated to hospital. *ak
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 883577
Frontal
Consumer was going 25-30 mph had an accident. Upon impact, neither driver or passenger side air bag did not deploy. Contacted dealer, dealer unable to determine cause.*ak
Crash reported
ODI 874662
Frontal
Vehicle was involved in a rear end collision at 25 mph or more. Upon impact, both air bags did not deploy. Dealer notified. Please feel free to provide any further details. *ak
Crash reported
ODI 872565
Frontal · Recliner
Vehicle involved in a rear collision of 45 mph impact while waiting to make a left turn. Upon impact, both air bags failed to deploy. Also, driver's seatback rest collapsed, causing driver to lose control and collide into oncoming traffic. Vehicle was totaled due to accident. Dealer notified. *ak
Crash reported
ODI 858439
Frontal
Vehicle was involved in a head on collision at 20 mph, upon impact, frontal air bags did not deploy. *ak
Crash reported
ODI 10053578
Frontal
While attempting to make a slow right turn front air bag suudenly deployed throwing drive back into the seat, and causing him to remove foot from brake pedal, jamming accelerator to the floor. Vehicle lost control and slammed into the block building. *ak
Crash reported
ODI 10011324