2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Consumer Reviews

2000 Laredo at 280k

Written by: vicpick58 on 10/18/2009

Vehicle

2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4 Dr Laredo 4WD Wagon

Review

I bought this Jeep used with only 17k miles and used it for a work vehicle. I drove it up to 1000 miles per week until it got up to about 250k miles. I liked this Jeep so much, I bought another one (a used 2004) in 2007. But I kept the 2000 for use as the wife's daily driver. It is still going strong at 280k miles. The engine (4.7) and transmission have never given me any trouble. Oh sure there have a lot of minor things go wrong, such as the electric door locks, throttle position sensor, waterpump, alternator, axle seals and those kind of things. The only major repairs have been the front differential and the engine computer. Jeeps do require more regular maintenance than some other vehicles

Favorite Features

The comfortable seats. Just the right size for parking in the city. Solid front axle for off road use. Good V/8 performance. Reliable.

Suggested Improvements

Front seat mounts break too easy. To get to the spare tire and jack, I have to unload all my equipment. The factory CD changer is not real good. (replaced mine with aftermarket)

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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SHAME ON YOU JEEP

Written by: doug on 10/18/2009

Vehicle

2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4 Dr Limited 4WD Wagon

Review

I still have nightmares about this vehicle. I lost all trust in American cars over this one. I can't believe Jeep would release such a poor vehicle in 2000. Dealer bought mine back. Spent more time in repairs instead of my driveway. Mainly had transmission issues and axle issues. Luckily didn't own it long enough to experience the whole range of issues. Shame on you Jeep for releasing such a poor vehicle and ruining your reputation

Favorite Features

It looks cool, but need to get use to seeing it at the repair shop.

Suggested Improvements

Just take the time to release a solid vehicle.

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First Time,Last time Jeep owner

Written by: SKYMAN on 10/14/2009

Vehicle

2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4 Dr Laredo 4WD Wagon

Review

Purchased Jan. 07. 13 days later Jeep replaced a cracked head gasket. Then the battery had to be replaced, then the ECU, then the gauges would tick & bottom out even with the key out. Then the tach and speedo stopped working. My mechanic & Jeep can't figure this out. I'm done with Jeeps after this! I will miss some things like how well it turned! the upgraded braking system I installed, the sound system, the way my baby handled in the snow and the lack of a car payment! Darn Jeep!!! :-(

Favorite Features

Turning ratio; Handling in the snow; comfort.

Suggested Improvements

"ELECTRICAL" Issues!! Uphill lack of power, gas mileage.

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Radiators, radiators and more radiators

Written by: JonS on 10/10/2009

Vehicle

2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4 Dr Limited 4WD Wagon

Review

I bought my jeep at 78K and now has 112K. Its a I6 4.0L. It is really comfy, and quiet, but eats up tires. I've put 3 radiators in it, and a new fan, fan motor, and relay. It never left me on the side of the road, but it almost always has something wrong with it. Drivers side window regulator broke twice. Gets me to where I need to go and never have to worry about getting to the slopes. Just make sure you have money to keep it going.

Favorite Features

handling in snow, infinity sound system, heated mirrors and auto dim rearview mirror. Quiet on the highway.

Suggested Improvements

cooling system, alignment, and window regulators.

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my jeep

Written by: steve on 06/12/2009

Vehicle

2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4 Dr Limited 4WD Wagon

Review

I have a 2000 Jeep grand Cherokee limited 4.7l v8 efi and I love it. I have a supercharger on it, k&n cold air intake, throttle body, throttle body spacer, Hooker headers, and flowmaster exhaust, streetglow neons underneath and inside. And inside I have 3 jl audio 12'' subs with 2 1,000 Watt amps.

Favorite Features

the memory seats, mirrors and radio stations

Suggested Improvements

The high rollover rate. I recently flipped my Jeep and had no collision on it. It took $10,000 to repair it

3 out 5 people found this review helpful

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does good off road

Written by: josh on 06/03/2009

Vehicle

2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4 Dr Limited 4WD Wagon

Review

I bought this for a family vehicle and it has done very well it was a 1 owner when purchased @94,000 miles. It now has 121,000 and has had no Major problems I think this is due to the owner before me taking care of it I have had to replace the radiator and idle air control (the iac was causing it to die at idle) and its due for a tune up I do all my own work so no labor to pay for and most of the time after a little searching I can find the new parts I need cheap oil gets changed every 3k miles with mobile1 10w-30 its had it share of offroad and did well overall a decent vehicle if its taken care of I think I love it and would drive on or offroad anywhere

Favorite Features

4x4,solid front axle,front seats lean back pretty far (good for naping),heated seats, dana 44 rear axle with limited slip

Suggested Improvements

drop the cd changer its junk, give the A/C system a cabin filter instead of letting it blow dirt allover your dash, bigger fender wells for bigger tires, and please don't make he grill and bumper one piece ever against makes the radiator a pain to remove

4 out 4 people found this review helpful

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Beware before Getting This Jeep!!

Written by: etravel on 05/07/2009

Vehicle

2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4 Dr Limited 4WD Wagon

Review

I bought this truck I loved it in the beginning. Its approx a little over a year and it has done nothing but given me problems. The first thing was the driver side window motor and regulator. That was $330 alone. A couple months later the coil pack was going bad (only four out of the eight) that was very pricey. Couple months later my steering wheel fluid was leaking. Next my radiator was leaking, had to replace that thermostat, etc. Then couple months later got a tune up thinking this would help mileage and help it drive somewhat better. The next day the truck shut off while in park. Thinking mite be fuel pump is why car keeps shutting off (due to bad gas months ago) way to much money for maintenance!

Favorite Features

Handling, Roomy, Leather Interior, Moonroof, and Very Quite ride

Suggested Improvements

Better gas mileage, have to be selective on which gas to get. It will act up if I go to Getty or gulf. Too many plastic parts on this truck that are pricey. Parts need to last longer.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Always a huge repair bill

Written by: slh629 on 03/22/2009

Vehicle

2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4 Dr Limited 4WD Wagon

Review

Got this Jeep from a family member in 05. It was great until we took it in for inspection. Every time we take it in it costs us on average 800 to 1000 dollars. We drive very little and it has been garage kept and serviced yearly at least. Our new mechanic just told us the next set of repairs would be at least 1300 for the heater blower or something related to the lack of heat when we set it to the warmer settings. He told us it is something that Jeep should have recalled but hasn't. Also the dealer "fixed" the idle lag but it still dies at stop lights after they said they fixed it for about 500. I will never buy a Jeep product again and we are looking for a Toyota or a Honda!

Favorite Features

handling, seats, interior space

Suggested Improvements

Improve reliability and get rid of either oval shape or now the box look

1 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Satisfied

Written by: VT on 01/29/2009

Vehicle

2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4 Dr Laredo 4WD Wagon

Review

You see a lot of negative reviews for these cars but I've been happy with mine. It's up to 145,000 miles and have had very few problems. Gas mileage blows, but duh, it's a V8. Also, I live in VT so getting to the slopes in any conditions is a priority and this thing gets the job done in style!

Favorite Features

Comfortable seats, good pick-up, steering wheel controls, Infinity sounds system.

Suggested Improvements

Better standard brakes (dramatic improvement if you put some good ones on after the originals wear out).

8 out 8 people found this review helpful

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I Hate This Jeep!

Written by: Brandi on 12/16/2008

Vehicle

2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4 Dr Limited Wagon

Review

When I bought this truck, I loved it. Since then it has been one thing after another. It started shaking and I found out that the coil packs had to be changed. That wasn't too bad. But then my heater coils and blower motor had to be replaced. That was quite expensive. I can say that it has never left me on the side of the road. That's a plus, but I will never buy one again.

Favorite Features

nothing

Suggested Improvements

start over with the entire thing

3 out 4 people found this review helpful

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