2000 Jeep Wrangler: water leaks into the cabin

6 of the 251 complaints about the 2000 Jeep Wrangler describe water leaks into the cabin.

owner complaints: 6
of this car's complaints: 2%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 7 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Water leaks into the cabin by model year

2024
1
2021
1
2020
2
2019
2
2018
2
2016
3
2015
6
2014
2
2013
3
2012
4
2011
6
2010
2
2007
1
2006
1
2002
1
2001
1
2000
6
1999
2
1998
10
1997
8
1995
2
1990
1

What owners say

Filed Aug 13, 2020 · Body, Suspension · 200,000 miles · MD

Frame rotted from the inside out around the lower control arms. The chassis is otherwise rust free, but it spontaneously rotted from the inside out. The lower control arm disconnected while driving down the highway, leaving the rear axle free floating, unstable, and very likely to cause a crash. The frame has holes in it that let water in. There is no drainage hole where the frame goes from flat on the bottom and curves up around the wheel wells. Water gets into the frame, sits there, and rots it from the inside out. There is no way to see this rot from the outside and there is no way to fix it without cutting open the frame and welding in repairs. If you google image search "jeep tj frame rot" you can see other cases of the frame failing in the exact same location. Here's a blog post with several instances of it https://sarahstonesadie.blogspot.com/2019/05/jeep-tj-frame-recall.html if you google "tj frame cap" you'll see there's an entire sub market of products specifically made to address this failure. Toyota had a frame recall, why can't jeep? It's clearly failing in the exact same place and can cause severe safety issues. Attached is a picture "pre_rot" that showed it about 6 months(?) before it completely rotted through. The other picture is after it failed while driving down the highway. It was a small rust bubble that started from the inside out that fairly rapidly resulted in complete structural failure.

Filed Jan 16, 2006 · Body · 43,438 miles · CA

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.

Filed Aug 17, 2004 · Lights · 69,103 miles · NM · fire

Water entered the steering column through the hazard switch (leak caused by factory top design) and shorted the multi function switch used to control brake lights, turn signals, and headlights. The short caused a small fire and meltdown of the switch. The switch had to be replaced. This is the second time this has occurred.

Filed Aug 27, 2001 · Body · PA

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.

Filed Oct 22, 2000 · Transmission, Visibility · AR

Water leaks under the dash on the drivers side if driving at hiway speeds. Transmission pops out of gear at take off and is hard to shift after the vehicle is driven and warmed up.

Filed Apr 25, 2000 · Body · NY

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.