Major Problems with 2002 Jeep Wrangler Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2002 Jeep Wrangler

2002 Jeep Wrangler FRONTAL Victims: 2 Mileage: 35000 miles

2002 Jeep Wrangler FRONTAL Victims: 2 Mileage: 30181 miles

2002 Jeep Wrangler TIRES Victims: 2

Browse 2002 Jeep Wrangler complaints by category

Problems with BODY, SUSPENSION and FRONTAL are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Jeep Wrangler owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
BODY > STRUCTURE at start up vehicle shakes and sounds like injectors are missing not taken to dealer yet. *ak vehicle taken to...	17 ~ 89082 miles
SUSPENSION a loose bolt in the suspension system caused noise while driving on a dirt road and when driving over bumps	11 ~ 109818 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS the vehicle experienced a roll over the seat belt failed to restrain the consumer which caused him to be ejected	10 ~ 22513 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER floor heater does not warm near center console creating an annoying cold draft on right leg. it's very uncomfortable and	7 ~ 69263 miles
STEERING tl* the contact owns a 2002 jeep wrangler. the contact stated that when driving 55 mph or higher the vehicle...	6 ~ 62317 miles
POWER TRAIN problems with gears on 2002 jeep wrangler.*no answer required. mr while driving on a beach with the gear in 4...	6 ~ 34917 miles
TIRES tread on the tires are falling out in "patches" sidewalls are blowing out. *nlm...	5 ~ 2719 miles
ENGINE tl* the contact owned a 2002 jeep wrangler. the contact stated that while driving 60 mph the vehicle overheated and...	4 ~ 142500 miles
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE frame is dangerously rusted rendering the vehicle unsafe. *tr...	3 ~ 40195 miles
SERVICE BRAKES corrosion on the rear brake lines caused catastrophic failure of brakes. this is a ten year old vehicle that i	3 ~ 110157 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while driving in cold weather at low speeds the vehicle shut off. *ak vehicle experienced hard start up ( no...	3 ~ 35000 miles
AIR BAGS while driving at 30 mph the vehicle was involved in a head on collision and the airbags did not deploy.	3 ~ 61617 miles
FRONT > SEAT BELTS the vehicle experienced a roll over the seat belt failed to restrain the consumer which caused him to be ejected	3 ~ 12267 miles
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN the 5 speed transmission makes a rattling sound when idling in neutral. nlm ...	3 ~ 22947 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl*the contact owns a 2002 jeep wrangler. the contact was driving approximately 10 mph approaching a stop sign when he...	2 ~ 72000 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while exiting the offramp from a highway i downshifted my jeep wrangler. the clutch went on me and i proceeded...	2 ~ 52570 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL consumer states after moving foot off the brake pedal when stopping the vehicle would accelerate up to 20 mph without	2 ~ 82640 miles
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM nhtsa recall 02 v 075 000 manufacturer's recall b07 concerning/ignition switch: dealer is uninterested in recall and did not acknowledge	2
FRONT > SUSPENSION consumer states while driving at 50 mph front end of the vehicle began to shake violently out of control causing	2 ~ 19500 miles
WHEELS death wobble experienced daily several times a day. i hit a bump or uneven patch of road and death wobble...	1 ~ 125000 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES on december 1 2017 walmart installed 5 new goodyear tires on my wrangler. the fifth was for the spare. the...	1 ~ 600 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES on december 1 2017 walmart installed 5 new goodyear tires on my wrangler. the fifth was for the spare. the...	1 ~ 600 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE i was driving on the palisades parkway going about 60 mph and the accelerator pedal stuck and would not return...	1 ~ 165280 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl* the contact owns a 2002 jeep wrangler. the contact stated that the cooling component was defective. the vehicle was...	1 ~ 124000 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING i own a 2002 jeep saraha 4wheel dr 2dr approx 87 000 miles original ..my dash lights frequently go off...	1 ~ 87000 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY window regulator on the front driver's window front passenger's window and back passenger window has had to be replaced. *tr...	1
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT we are a jeep family. jeep liberty 2002 was brought in for recall on the ball joints on 11/26/06. in...	1 ~ 55000 miles
RACK > RACK AND PINION > STEERING we are a jeep family. jeep liberty 2002 was brought in for recall on the ball joints on 11/26/06. in...	1 ~ 55000 miles
LOWER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT tl* - the contact states that she received a recall notice (f23) in regard to her lower ball joint. the...	1 ~ 23000 miles
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS i own a 2002 jeep liberty and noticed that the drivers seat belt button sticks..usually in colder months and it's...	1 ~ 30000 miles
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE last night a fire truck (hook and ladder) showed up in my driveway. i went out to see what was...	1 ~ 33000 miles
LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS > WHEELS i have to complain that the front driver seat belt on my 2002 jeep liberty is not latching on and...	1 ~ 72789 miles
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN at 65 mph on i-95 in maryland the clutch and bearings burned out. all power to power brakes and steering...	1 ~ 16500 miles
VISIBILITY when driving on ice or snow the 4-wheel drive kicks out causing vehicle to jerk and potentially slid. no impact...	1 ~ 26000 miles
SEATS when driving on ice or snow the 4-wheel drive kicks out causing vehicle to jerk and potentially slid. no impact...	1 ~ 26000 miles
TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) > POWER TRAIN when driving on ice or snow the 4-wheel drive kicks out causing vehicle to jerk and potentially slid. no impact...	1 ~ 26000 miles
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING chrysler originally offered to reimburse ferry fare required to take car in for a safety recall. i have submitted receipts	1
ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 2002 jeep wrangler collided with rear of passenger van at approximately 25 -35 mph. wheels braked and released on wet...	1 ~ 12000 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM rapid sudden acceleration jeep did not stall would not shut off with only brake applied. consequences vehicle drug my husband...	1 ~ 10000 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN the automatic transmission has very harsh engagement and produces a loud clicking noise. over the past several weeks i have...	1 ~ 20000 miles
COLUMN > STEERING steering column moves side to side and after repeated movement the tilt steering lever loosens up and the steering column...	1 ~ 17000 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM the 2002 jeep wrangler caught on fire while driving on i270 around st louis and burned to the ground. the...	1 ~ 53846 miles
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN in 4-low trying to get out of snow in a 2002 jeep wrangler the axle broke for no apparent reason....	1 ~ 6000 miles
BEAD > TIRES consumer states that vehicle left front tire blew out. ...	1
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC problems with 2002 jeep wrangler braking system.* mr the consumer took the vehicle to the dealership twice about problems concerning...	1
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY i purchased a 2002 jeep wrangler from shakers jeep dealer. south main streeet waterbury ct. after having the jeep for...	1 ~ 1000 miles
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY i purchased a 2002 jeep wrangler from shakers jeep dealer. south main streeet waterbury ct. after having the jeep for...	1 ~ 1000 miles
BUMPERS > BODY > STRUCTURE front/rear fenders and front and rear bumpers are fading badly. dealer refuses to repair under warranty.*ak...	1 ~ 34000 miles
INJECTORS > FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE at start up vehicle shakes and sounds like injectors are missing not taken to dealer yet. *ak vehicle taken to...	1
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while driving 65 mph all gauges stopped working. after inspection by dealer dash cluster was replaced. please add further details.*ak...	1
SEAT BELTS the seat belt folded over in the spade portion of the buckle. it was been replaced twice. dealer notified. ph	1
LINKAGES > STEERING while driving at 50/55 mph there was a loud noise then the left front wheel vibrated. this was caused by	1 ~ 28000 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL consumer states when the gas pedal is applied it sticks more pressure has to be applied to gas pedal before	1

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