Total Complaints
5 filings
CHRYSLER CHRYSLER TRUCK · model year
2000 CHRYSLER CHRYSLER TRUCK
5 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2000CHRYSLERCHRYSLER TRUCK carries 5 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injury, and 1 fatality. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2000 CHRYSLER TRUCK is power train:automatic transmission:park/neutral start interlock switch with 1 filings, followed by visibility:sun/moon roof assembly (1) and power train:automatic transmission (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 88 investigation files overlapping the 2000 CHRYSLER TRUCK, and 7 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
5
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
1
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20070530EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES
I HAVE A 2000 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE HEADLIGHT COVERS HAS TURNED TO A VERY OPAQUE MILKY COLOR SEVERELY LIMITING NIGHT VISIBILITY. I HAVE NOTICED MANY CHRYSLER VEHICLES ON THE ROAD WITH THE SAME DISCOLORATION. *TR
20061026ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
FOR RECALL F25 FROM DAIMLER CHRYSELR I HAD THE WORK COMPLETED PROVIDED A RECEIPT FOR IT PRODUCED TO THE COMPANY AND THEY STILL WILL NOT REIMBURSE ME BECAUSE THEY DON'T CONSIDER THE RECEIPT AS PROOF OF PAYMENT. THEY WANT THE CANCELLED CHECK. THE BANKS HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO HELP ME FIND THE CHECK AND CHRYSLER JUST HANGS UP ON US. *NM
Mileage: 81,500
20020110POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
GEARS CAN BE CHANGED FROM PARK TO DRIVE WITHOUT APPLYING BRAKES. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
20010706FatalVISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
SMALL CHILD STOOD ON SEAT AND PUT HEAD THROUGH SUNROOF OPENING, THEN TRIGGERED SUNROOF WHICH CLOSED ON HER NECK AND CHOKED HER UNCONSCIOUS - VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND NO KEY IN IGNITION. *AK
20000612POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
WITH THE VEHICLE RUNNING IN PARKED GEAR, THE VEHICLE JUMED OUT OF PARK INTO REVERSE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL BACKWARS AND HIT SEVERAL OTHER VHEICLES. NLM
Compare 2000CHRYSLERCHRYSLER TRUCK to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 7 Open
RQ25005Recall QueryOpen
Recall 23V-413 Post Remedy Failures
PE25009Preliminary EvaluationOpen
Intermittent Loss of Electric Power Steering
RQ25002Recall QueryClosed
Recall 19V-293 Post Remedy Failures
PE24018Preliminary EvaluationOpen
Engine Stall With Intermittent Restart
RQ24004Recall QueryOpen
Loss of motive power due to an internal wiring connector short.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2000 CHRYSLER CHRYSLER TRUCK have?▼
The 2000 CHRYSLER CHRYSLER TRUCK has 5 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, and 1 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 CHRYSLER CHRYSLER TRUCK?▼
The most-complained component for the 2000 CHRYSLER CHRYSLER TRUCK is POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY and POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
Is the 2000 CHRYSLER CHRYSLER TRUCK safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.