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2000 Jeep Wrangler vs 2001 Jeep Wrangler

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2000 Jeep Wrangler2001 Jeep Wrangler
NHTSA complaints251170
Recall campaigns13
Service bulletins (TSBs)5047
Investigations10
Crash reports1717
Fire reports2016
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)15–1715–17
Median reported mileage91,912 mi87,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentJeep WranglerJeep Wrangler
Structure5638
Power Train7023
Electrical System2337
Suspension2521
Air Bags1620
Engine and Engine Cooling1521
Steering1110
Visibility612

Symptoms owners describe

Rust / corrosion4640
Vibration / shaking117
Clunking / rattling115
Stalling912
Airbag warning light77
Overheating09

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.