Model year
2000 Jeep Wrangler
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 251 complaints for the 2000 Jeep Wrangler (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 0 recalls and 5 complaints under WRANGLER YJ. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION (49), STRUCTURE:BODY (27), SUSPENSION (20). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 15–17 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,950–$4,450, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 251 complaints
- 2001 170 complaints
- 2002 108 complaints
- 2007 558 complaints
- 2008 873 complaints
- 2009 372 complaints
- 2010 686 complaints
- 2011 485 complaints
- 2012 836 complaints
- 2013 654 complaints
- 2014 657 complaints
- 2015 478 complaints
- 2016 462 complaints
- 2017 311 complaints
- 2018 1,827 complaints
- 2019 746 complaints
- 2020 616 complaints
- 2021 953 complaints
- 2022 407 complaints
- 2023 372 complaints
- 2024 746 complaints
- 2025 71 complaints
- 2026 12 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Recalls
02V104000 · Apr 8, 2002
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4.0L ENGINE ONLY, THE DESIGN OF THE INTAKE AND EXHAUST MANIFOLDS COULD ALLOW DEBRIS TO ACCUMULATE AT THE #3 CYLINDER LOCATION.
Complaints
251 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 17, fire flag on 20, injury field 11, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| WRANGLER YJ | 0 | 5 |
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE00018 | AIR BAG MODULE DETACHMENT · AIR BAGS | Apr 14, 2000 | Oct 13, 2000 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrangler 4WD · 2.5L · Automatic 3-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 17 | 16 | — | — | $4,200 |
| Wrangler 4WD · 2.5L · Manual 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 19 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
| Wrangler 4WD · 4L · Automatic 3-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 16 | 15 | — | — | $4,450 |
| Wrangler 4WD · 4L · Manual 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 18 | 16 | — | — | $4,200 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2000 Jeep Wrangler at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.