2000 Jeep Wrangler engine problems

Filed May 3, 2019 · Body, Engine · 189,873 miles · FL · fire

I was driving down the road and my jeep caught fire from underneath. I had to stop and jump out to survive. It burnt completely. Nothing survived.

Filed Jun 20, 2016 · Engine, Fuel system · 120,000 miles · GA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 jeep wrangler. After parking and shutting off the vehicle, smoke appeared under the hood without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 02v104000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Aug 21, 2015 · Engine · 160,000 miles · VA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 jeep wrangler. While parked, the accelerator pedal was depressed and extended to the floorboard. The contact opened the hood and noticed flames. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the number three cylinder was burned and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.

Filed Jun 19, 2015 · Body, Engine · 191,106 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 jeep wrangler. While driving 10 MPH, the contact heard a loud sound and the cross member fractured. The contact stated that the engine stalled. The contact stated that the vehicle restarted. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 191,106.

Filed May 14, 2015 · Engine · 120,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 jeep wrangler. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled after the check engine and brake lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician diagnosed that the cam shaft and crank sensor needed to be replaced. The repairs were made, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Dec 11, 2014 · Engine · 91,848 miles · VA

The engine cylinder head was cracked between number three and four cylinders for a undetermined amount of time. Jeep would not confirm that a updated cylinder was made to fix the issue. I was told that jeep had no records of cylinder heads cracking. A replacement head has been installed but the oil pressure is low due to the excessive bearing wear cause by coolant in the oil.

Filed Oct 11, 2013 · Engine · 204,000 miles · AL · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 jeep wrangler sahara. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle decelerated and began to perform abnormal without any warnings. The contact mentioned that after driving onto the emergency lane, he noticed smoke was emitting from the underneath the hood and minutes later the vehicle was completely engulfed in flames. The fire department was contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure and current mileage was 204,000.

Filed Mar 5, 2013 · Engine · 91,912 miles · VA

The engine has released more than one gallon of antifreeze into the oiling system in less than 500 miles. After removal of the valve cover, a fracture in the cooling system cylinder head water jacket has been found between cylinders 3 and 4 that permits coolant to enter into the oiling system. The dealership stated that the cylinder heads are known to crack without cause, can be replaced with a cylinder head that maybe prone to cracking again and in addition will require several more components to be replaced. The dealership offered no further information.

Filed Jan 3, 2013 · Engine · 82,000 miles · WV

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 jeep wrangler. The contact stated that the vehicle was over-consuming anti freeze. The contact mentioned inspected the vehicle and discovered that the engine head was cracked, causing the antifreeze to mix with the engine oil. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 82,000.

Filed Nov 6, 2008 · Engine · 86,000 miles · CA

1) coolant leak - cracked head (4.0 l v6 - this is a common costly problem according to a tech friend at chrysler dealer. Expensive repair $1200 to $2000+- cause may be defective material weakened by overheating. 2) oil pressure (gauge) drops to zero at idle and check gauges light appears 3) coolant gets into oil from internal head leakage 4) contaminates the catalytic converter - check engine light appears.