2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Faults:

I have a Jeep Grand Cherokee 2000, and purchased it new.

We have had several problems with the brakes, and had them replaced several times under the warranty, until they finally agreed to replace the rotors.

Also, this is my second replacement of the taillights. The brake light will go off when you have the lights on and press on the brakes, and it's always the left side. The first time it cost me $400 to replace both at the dealership, and now it's a few years later with the same problem, so I have replaced light bulbs and sockets, trying to remedy the problem, but with no success.

Today my mechanic checked the system, and says he didn't find anything wrong with it. The problem is the fixture itself, the circuit panel is going bad and cannot be replaced by itself, so another 200 dollars for a new fixture. I think there should be a recall on these lights, since all the Jeeps I've see on the road have this same problem.

pazminovanessa@aol.com

New Orleans.

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Review Date: 15th February, 2011

25th Mar 2011, 01:04

I seen on this page that plenty people had this problem, and all they did was take out the bulb, pry the metal tab up that is on the tail light itself, they have three on each one. You will see them when you take out the bulb. After you pry that tab up that is by itself, fold up some aluminum foil up and put it under that. They have the two tabs that are close, and they have the tab that is by itself. The one that is by itself is the ground; try just that one with the foil and that should fix the problem.

I been having a lot of problems with my 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee; water leaks that they can't find, overheating, pulls to the right, doors don't lock unless you lock each one by hand, passenger's side door doesn't unlock unless you get it by hand, and more that I just can't think of now.

I live in Lafayette, same state as you. Email me at smitty337@yahoo.com if you have any questions about any of those problems, and I will help if I can.

2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0

Summary:

Not pleased

Faults:

Tail lamps have been replaced 2 years ago with OEM parts. Having the same problem with the brake lamp working and not working after the headlamps are turned on. When the tail lamps don't work, the third brake lamp stays on. Have torn the car apart to see if there's a short or bad ground. Everything points to replacing the tail lamps again. OH! I forgot! They're only warranted for 12 months!!! This should be a recall!!! Customer Safety Issue!

This all on top of transmission problems (still), heater core, etc. Jeep needs to take of their customers better and start issuing recalls on the known problem, especially the one tail lamp problem, which is a SAFETY ISSUE!

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Review Date: 9th January, 2011

10th Jan 2011, 10:11

Seems like you are focused on the lights, but you didn't really elaborate on what kind of transmission problems or any other major issues you've had. Tail lights are hardly a major problem, even though they can be a safety issue. You need to find a good shop that can handle electrical problems, and get to the bottom of it. It is probably something simple that has been overlooked.

2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0

Summary:

If I would have known all the issues, I would have purchased new sneakers and a bike

Faults:

Over heating, replaced radiator twice, replaced water pump twice, replaced cooling sensor three times, thermostat, water hoses, fan, fan clutch, fan relay replaced 4 times, rebuilt tranny, head cylinder, shocks, brakes, rotors, headlights.

Rear lights failed to work, so I replaced them, door locks do not work, replaced all leather seats, replaced door panels, the over head information panel between interior lights malfunctioning, loud thumping sound from the under carriage.

Ummm, what else? Oh, yes, the fuel pump replaced 4 times.

My truck now shuts down all the time, it appears that I may have to replace the crankshaft position sensor. Now, I know why I was sold a 2000 JGC in 2005 for $5K. I have replaced almost everything except for the entire engine and muffler system. Lord hear my prayer!

General Comments:

Please do not purchase a Jeep anything... Buy a Kia instead.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 20th October, 2010

22nd Oct 2010, 05:41

Sorry to hear that... my friend bought a Cherokee last year for $3k, it worked for maybe 2 months, then he had to spent another $1k on repairs. It worked for maybe a week, then the 4x4 stopped working, transmission leak, and the head gasket blew and he had no money to fix it, so he sold the Jeep for $400. What a waste of money! He had to ride his bicycle to work until he could save up enough to get a $500 Sunfire.