Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
STRUCTURE - BODY
230100602/15/200610019535Primary door weatherstrip water leak at a-pillar belt line. *tt03/24/2006
230050403/02/200410007314Soft top zipper cleaner and lubricant - for difficult to operate window zippers. *tt06/09/2004
230250109/14/2001625588Soft top zipper cleaner and lubricant - for difficult to operate window zippers. *tt11/29/2001

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
STRUCTURE
06/06/20032000205/26/2000
 Persistent leak problems since jeep was 6 months old. return to dealer over 5 times before noticeable leaks stopped (behind dash board, floor at drivers and a passenger side) fix under originally warranty. 4 new leaks and return of two old leaks - not covered by extended warranty now dealer wants $650 to fix. additionally have numerous transmission problems and paint rusting problems since a month after i purchase the vehicle.*ak
 Consumer complaine dhad to wait a long time to have a debris shield installed on manifold. *ak
03/25/20031
 The fiber glass split on the vehicle split. *jb
STRUCTURE - BODY
04/28/2012695001
 I was driving along a rural road when i hit a bump and the transmission crossmember tore away from the bottom of the frame making it impossible to shift in to 2nd, 4th, or reverse. it is due to the bottom of the frame rotting away. upon closer inspection i have noticed that the frame is rotted beyond repair and the lower control arm brackets are in danger of being ripped from the frame if vehicle is driven. the frame has prematurely rotted and is a danger to anyone who drives or encounters this vehicle on the road in passing. i have investigated the possibility of replacing the frame but have found it hard to find a suitable replacement due to this problem being very widespread. it is in fact so widespread that a company called auto rust repair makes prefab frame patches. these incidents of rot are very similar to the ones that caused toyota to recall many pickups over the last five years or so. *tr
04/28/201269500
 I was driving along a rural road when i hit a bump and the transmission crossmember tore away from the bottom of the frame making it impossible to shift in to 2nd, 4th, or reverse. it is due to the bottom of the frame rotting away. upon closer inspection i have noticed that the frame is rotted beyond repair and the lower control arm brackets are in danger of being ripped from the frame if vehicle is driven. the frame has prematurely rotted and is a danger to anyone who drives or encounters this vehicle on the road in passing. i have investigated the possibility of replacing the frame but have found it hard to find a suitable replacement due to this problem being very widespread. it is in fact so widespread that a company called auto rust repair makes prefab frame patches. these incidents of rot are very similar to the ones that caused toyota to recall many pickups over the last five years or so.
04/23/200103/01/2001
 Mike mauricio, service manager states that large amount of surface rust at 6000 miles is normal. if this is so, then entire undercarriage would be rusted out by 30,000 miles, vehicle would experience structural failure, fuel system would lose integrity creating fire/explosion hazzard. recommend safety recall of all 2000 jeep wranglers. email for pics.
12/28/2000306/01/1999
 I made the dealer aware that there was a leak in coming through the bottom of my jeep. the said it may becoming through the plugs which come out to rinse the interior. but were unable to find any problems. their response to me was it's a jeep...jeeps are supposed to get wet. i'm paying good money for their top model wrangler and i don't want it leaking through the plugs when it rain. they don't know what to do. but told me that the jeep could handle it.*ak
07/01/2000406/15/2000
 Whenever it rains inside floor gets completely wet. dealr has cleaned it up, but cannot determine why it happens. *ak
10/01/1999
 Sagging in front middle of removable hard top. water also collects in this spot. roof has been this way since vehicle was first purchased.
06/04/2000
 While driving on highway traveling 60mph in heavy downpour, noticed water dripping on occupants feet on passenger's side. contacted dealer. dealer did a water test, but couldn't locate the problem. currently, currently, it also was happening on driver's side. took the glove box out, but there was water on the fuse box, and harness assembly. *ak
04/21/200004/01/2000
 Water spraying inside by foot area (floor) of vehicle while driving in the rain . approx. speed 55 mph. both driver and passenger experienced wet floor and shoes while driving.*ak
 When it rains vehicle floods at the bottom on the passenger' side. consumer has contacted the dealer 2-3 times to be fixed, but the problem keeps reoccurring. *ak
STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD
01/04/200543438111/20/1999
 Water leaking beneath dash onto passenger side floor. dealer stated that debris entered through hood vent and accumulated causing drains to plug up. hence rain water will overflow into interior compartment. dealer cleared drains with air hose. cover hood vent with magnetic sheet (made for household heating vents) when vehicle is not in use. *nm
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS
03/28/2001409/01/2000
 I have documented four trips to the dealer to fix water leaking into the passenger compartment. there are actually two other times that i have taken the vehicle to the dealership for the same problem, but, since it was a return trip, they did not provide documentation from the dealer agent that performed the work. on my fourth & fifth trip, i demanded write-ups. i have spoken with a chrysler factory rep who refuses to do anything, since on the fifth trip, the dealer agent could not find the problem. the factory rep did subsequently offer an extended warranty, but has not returned my calls. i have found the water leak on my own and on my sixth visit to the dealer, i demanded that the body shop manager verify the leaks. he did, and i received a work order from him. i have not taken it back a sixth time to be repaired. i am concerned that there may be electrical or other problems that may arise due to the leakage. on the other hand, if i get it fixed again and it leaks again, will there be another problem. while i have found the conditions where it leaks in, i do not know where or how it travels inside the vehicle and thus do not know what damages may have already occurred, but have not surfaced. i have documented 3-28-01 as the date of failure since the earliest document that i have dated from the dealer is 3-30-01. i believe the original failure was earlier. the mileage is close for that date.*ak
04/01/2000
 During heavy rain and only at highway speeds a severe leak develops in the front passenger foot area, it also leaks in the right rear storage area. have been to dealer 3 times no fix has been found. *ak
304/01/2000
 When it rains vehicle floods in the front and in the back on the passenger side. i have brought it to the dealer 2 times to be fixed yet the problem keeps reoccurring. they have replaced almost everyting on the passenger side to stop it but it still happens. my carpet is gettting ruined and my car is starting to smell like mildue. *ak
11/02/1999210/01/1999
 New transmission at 479 miles plus several other repairs. speedometer off 8 miles per hour. this problem still has not been fixed. ding in door post between windshield and driver's door on delivery. wind noise above passenger door frame. leaks around driver and back door seals. oil gallery plug had to be replaced at 3,149 miles. had to remove transmission and transfer case. jeep was in shop for a total of 32 days in order to have all work accomplished. new transmission still not working correctly. transmission jumps out of first gear sometimes when vehicle is moving forward. new transmission was installed, but problem of clunking sound during gear change and kicking out of gear is not solved. was told by agency shop that chrysler corporation had a new manfacturer for 2000 jeep transmissions and the noise was just part of the lighter transmisson. transmission still is noisy and sounds dry all the time. we are afraid to dirve the vehicle as we don't really have faith the transmission will hold up and we will be in trouble at some point in traffic.*ak