Total Complaints
7 filings
JEEP LIBERTY · model year
2000 JEEP LIBERTY
7 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2000JEEPLIBERTY carries 7 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, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. 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 LIBERTY is suspension with 1 filings, followed by suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint (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 5 investigation files overlapping the 2000 LIBERTY. 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.
7
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
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 |
|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| AIR BAGS | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20151216STRUCTURE:BODY
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 JEEP LIBERTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DOOR LOCK FAILED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO UNLOCK THE REAR DOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE A DIAGNOSTIC PERFORMED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 69,000.
Mileage: 69,000
20130107SEAT BELTS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 JEEP LIBERTY SPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT CLIP HOLDER FAILED TO SECURE THE CLIP. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 127, 000.
Mileage: 127,000
20050201SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THIS CAUSED A LOSS OF BRAKING POWER. VEHICLE STOPPED ON ITS OWN. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND DROVE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. *AK
20040816AIR BAGS
THE AIR BAG LIGHT WOULD INTERMITTENTLY COME ON. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER ON FOUR OCCASIONS AND THE PROBLEM WOULD REOCCUR. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *JB
Mileage: 9,000
20040311SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
WHEN DRIVING AT AN UNDETERMINED SPEED STEERING WHEEL PULLED TOWARDS THE RIGHT. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT RIGHT LOWER BALL JOINTS FAILED. *AK CONSUMER WAS NEVER INFORMED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, GEARSHIFT MADE NOISE WHEN SHIFTING FROM DRIVE TO PARK. *LA
Mileage: 25,298
20040311POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
WHEN DRIVING AT AN UNDETERMINED SPEED STEERING WHEEL PULLED TOWARDS THE RIGHT. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT RIGHT LOWER BALL JOINTS FAILED. *AK CONSUMER WAS NEVER INFORMED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, GEARSHIFT MADE NOISE WHEN SHIFTING FROM DRIVE TO PARK. *LA
Mileage: 25,298
20021002SUSPENSION
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE ALIGNMENT IS OFF CAUSING THE TIRES TO WEAR DOWN WITH IN 5000 MILES. DEALER NOTIFIED SAID THE ALIGNMENT WAS NOT OFF. NLM
Compare 2000JEEPLIBERTY to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations
PE17003Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Occupant Restraint Controller Failure
PE07062Preliminary EvaluationClosed
UPPER BALL JOINT SEPARATION
EA06008Engineering AnalysisClosed
FRONT SUSPENSION BALL JOINT SEPARATION
PE06004Preliminary EvaluationClosed
FRONT SUSPENSION BALL JOINT SEPARATION
EA05022Engineering AnalysisClosed
FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE MALFUNCTION
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2000 JEEP LIBERTY have?▼
The 2000 JEEP LIBERTY has 7 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 JEEP LIBERTY?▼
The most-complained component for the 2000 JEEP LIBERTY is SUSPENSION with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT and POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
Is the 2000 JEEP LIBERTY 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.