2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee: engine overheating

Filed Aug 15, 2015 · Engine · 194,000 miles · MS

The engine is not cooling correctly when sitting still. The electric fan that keeps the engine from overheating does not come on, whether sitting or running. Got stuck on the side of the road trying to get the vehicle cool and had to drive 20 miles per hour in a 45 mile zone and the engine shut down in the middle of the road. The thermostat was changed, but the vehicle continues to overheat, and as previously stated, the electric fan does not come on at all, sitting still or driving.

Filed May 29, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 196,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 jeep grand cherokee. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle suddenly shut off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the cam and crank sensors were faulty. The sensors were replaced, but the vehicle continued to experience the failure. The contact indicated that the vehicle would also stall due to the main computer overheating. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician replaced the screws to the computer. No further information was available. In addition, the front driver side seat rails malfunctioned causing the seat to move while operating the vehicle. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 196,000.

Filed Jul 2, 2014 · Engine · 156,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 jeep grand cherokee. While pulling out of a parking lot, the contact heard a loud banging sound and immediately shut off the engine. The contact noticed coolant leaking on the ground and stated that fragments of the fan entered the radiator. In addition, the fan shroud was fractured. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was excluded from the federal safety agency campaign number: 06v199000 (engine and engine cooling). The approximate failure mileage was 156,000.

Filed Jul 31, 2012 · Lights · 80,000 miles · DE

I have had ongoing problems with my brake and tail lights. I have replaced the housing, sockets and bulbs. The bulbs overheat and melt the plastic which causes the lights to malfunction. The tail lights will work sometimes but the brake lights may not work when the tail lights are lit. There have been times when the tail lights don't work and the brake lights do even though they are the same bulb. I have seen other jeeps on the road with the same problem and have seen multiple complaints on internet. I've contacted jeep and they claim to have no knowledge of the problem.

Filed Nov 3, 2011 · Lights · 120,000 miles · OH · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the brake light bulb would overheat the housing and melted the area where the circuit board was located. The failure recurred intermittently on both the passenger and driver sides. The dealer advised the contact that the housing was causing the failure and did not provide a remedy besides replacing the housing, which the contact stated was done twice prior to the recent failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure however, did not offer any assistance. The current mileage was 198,000 and the approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Jun 24, 2011 · Engine · 100,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH the vehicle began to overheat and shake. The vehicle was stopped and towed to an authorized dealer. The contatc was informed that the electric cooling fan module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. There was a recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number 06v199000 (engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan) that may be related to the failure. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the VIN was not included in the recall. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Oct 21, 2010 · Engine · 101,602 miles · NY

I own a 2000 jeep grand cherokee with safety recall #f25 (electric fan). On october 20, 2010, I went to the auto repair shop due to a coolant leakage. The repair shop inspected the vehicle and noticed the leak was caused by a damaged radiator due to the electric fan breaking into pieces and causing the leakage. I paid them $259.00 for the new radiator. I was informed of the safety recall and I decided to go to the riverdale chrysler jeep located at 5869 broadway bronx ny 10463. After a general inspection they noticed the shroud was also damaged and refused to repair/replace stating that it was not covered. I am requesting full coverage of all related parts and labor as this was caused by the fan failure. I am further requesting a reimbursement for the cost of the new installed radiator and I can furnish a receipt as proof. The parts department employee handling my vehicle is [xxx] employee [xxx]tel# 718 548-3400 ext#305. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). [xxx]

Filed Aug 14, 2010 · Engine · 186,648 miles · SC

Plastic fan blades of the electric radiator fan have fracture and separate on my vehicle,it has cause the vehicle to overheat,plus it damage the radiator,2000 jeep grand cherokee ,I have been told that it does not cover my vehicle,but other of the same year,I have the same problem. Or on recall.

Filed Feb 1, 2010 · Engine · 75,642 miles · NY

I own a 2000 jeep grand cherokee. My wife was picking up my kids, when the car began to shake and then overheated. I took my car the mechanic, who told me that the radiator fan was defective and had to be replaced. He told me that this was a common problem with the grand cherokee. I looked at your website, and discovered that there was a recall on this part, but only for certain VIN numbers. I paid $735 dollars to replace the defective part, and chrysler/jeep said they will not reimburse me because of my VIN number. They told me to contact the federal safety agency to find out why my jeep wasn't covered, since they had no other information for me. I know that the grand cherokee from 1999 to 2004 has the same exact parts and body and I don't understand why my jeep isn't covered under the recall when this is a known problem.

Filed Dec 12, 2009 · Electrical, Engine · PA

I have a 2000 jeep grand cherokee.. I have the same as all other 2000 jgc owners are having. Been using coolant every few weeks needs to be topped off.. Fan was replace due to recall. Had to replace fan control under headlight. Last year was overheating. Replaced water pump/ thermostat. Overheating again. Just replaced thermostat today. Did not fix the problem. Transmission has been shifting hard for the past year and a half. I replaced parts in transmission as suggested by dealer. But it did not fix problem..replaced radiator around may of 09 still having cooling problems. I replaced so many sensors that have failed that I cant remember them all. I still have 1 more year of payments on this vehicle.. Its hard to make payments when I have been buying so many parts to try to keep this car running. Bad door seals, they are too small (short or shrinking) it lets water come in back passenger area. Always smells musty inside.. Black mold in the rainy season. Taillight brake light on one only works part time. Replaced 3 door latches. Including one on rear hatch.

Filed Nov 17, 2009 · Engine · 142,230 miles · IL

Coolant loss with no leaks found dealer don't want to find problem. Mechanic says aii 2000 models are doing it and chrysler will not fix problem. Mechanic said to sell it and make it somebody else's problem. Mechanic said i6 head cracks, fan relay goes bad, radiator cracks and chrysler don't want to stand behind there product and fix it.

Filed Nov 8, 2009 · Engine · 65,000 miles · MA

I have a 2000 jeep grand cherokee laredo, with a 4.0 liter inline 6 cylinder, and doing a bit or research I have found that is common on this car to have a overheating problem, due to cracked cylinder head which is a major job...to fix this problem will cost about $ 3000.00.