2002 Jeep Wrangler recalls and problems

The 2002 Jeep Wrangler has 2 recalls and 108 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is structure.

How the 2002 compares

Lowest

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Lowest complaint count among 27 Wrangler model years — 24th most.

2recalls

108complaints

15crashes

5fires

17injuries

60,585median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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2 recalls

Fuel System

Apr 8, 2002 · NHTSA campaign 02V104000 · 1,115,322 vehicles

Problem: On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with a 4.0L engine only, the design of the intake and exhaust manifolds could allow debris to accumulate at the #3 cylinder location.

Original NHTSA wording

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4.0L ENGINE ONLY, THE DESIGN OF THE INTAKE AND EXHAUST MANIFOLDS COULD ALLOW DEBRIS TO ACCUMULATE AT THE #3 CYLINDER LOCATION.

Risk: This could result in a vehicle fire.

Original NHTSA wording

THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will install a manifold shield to modify the air flow characteristics and to prevent the accumulation of debris in the area of the #3 cylinder. Owner notification began May 13, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Daimlerchrysler recall no.B06.also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Electrical System

Mar 8, 2002 · NHTSA campaign 02V075000 · 95,000 vehicles

Problem: On certain sport utility vehicles, water and impurities can enter into the ignition switch, causing a short circuit.

Original NHTSA wording

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, WATER AND IMPURITIES CAN ENTER INTO THE IGNITION SWITCH, CAUSING A SHORT CIRCUIT.

Risk: This could result in a vehicle fire.

Original NHTSA wording

THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will replace the ignition switch with a redesigned switch. Owner notification began April 8, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Unknown or other8

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2002 vs. other Jeep Wrangler years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2002. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2002 Jeep Wrangler have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2002 Jeep Wrangler, the latest from Apr 8, 2002 (fuel system). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Jeep Wrangler?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention structure (26), suspension (19), power train (14). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.