2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Air bags is the leading concern among 1,476 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 6th highest complaint count among 26 Grand Cherokee model years with reports.
Of the 2002 reports, 75 involved a crash and 20 involved a fire. 97 people were injured and 4 people died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Air bags, frontalJan 28, 2015
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2002-2003 Jeep Liberty vehicles manufactured January 9, 2001, to March 28, 2003, 2002-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 13, 2001, to May 23 2003, and 2003-2004 Dodge Viper vehicles manufactured November 1, 2001, to June 30, 2004. Due to electrical noise beyond the tolerance of the air bag electronic control module (ECM), a component in the ECM may fail, causing the front air bags, side air bags, and/or seatbelt pretensioners to deploy inadvertently while the vehicle is being operated.
Inadvertent deployment of the air bags may increase the risk of injury and the possibility of a vehicle crash.
Chrysler dealers will replace the air bag control module and side impact sensors as required, free of charge. This recall remedy was applied during earlier recall campaigns of these vehicles under safety recalls 12V527 and 13V040. All owners that have not had the recall repair performed under safety recalls 12V527 or 13V040 are strongly encouraged to have it performed and not wait for the final remedy to be deployed to the field. The recall began on December 29, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R06.
Campaign 15V046000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bagsNov 8, 2012
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2002 and 2003 Jeep Liberty vehicles manufactured January 9, 2001, through March 28, 2003, and 2002 through 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 13, 2001, through May 23, 2003. A component in the air bag control module may fail causing the front airbags, side curtain airbags, and/or seatbelt pretensioners to deploy inadvertently while the vehicle is being operated.
Inadvertent deployment of the airbags may increase the risk of injury and the possibility of a vehicle crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a supplemental jumper harness to the airbag control module, free of charge. Owners were notified of the recall by interim letter in January 2013. The remedy for affected Liberty vehicles is expected to be available in April 2013. The remedy for affected Grand Cherokee vehicles is expected to be available later in the year. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753.
Campaign 12V527000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lighting, headlightsMay 11, 2009
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
Campaign 09E025000 on NHTSA.gov
Seats, front assembly, seat heater/coolerApr 9, 2009
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 103,409 MY 2001-2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE VEHICLES WITH HEATED SEATS AND WITH CHRYSLER RECALL NO. 06V-197 COMPLETED (03-04 MY) OR SEAT HEATER ELEMENTS SERVICE REPLACEMENT (01-02 MY). THE FRONT SEAT ELECTRIC HEATER ELEMENTS COULD OVERHEAT.
OVERHEATING COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE A FIRE OR INJURY.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SEAT HEATER ELEMENTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 23, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Campaign 09V117000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lightingApr 7, 2009
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
Campaign 09E012000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lightingJul 17, 2006
CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
TRADESONIC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRADESONIC AT 626-934-8884.
Campaign 06E064000 on NHTSA.gov
Engine and engine cooling, cooling system, fanJun 8, 2006
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE PLASTIC BLADES OF THE ELECTRIC MOTOR DRIVEN COOLING FAN MAY SEPARATE AND PENETRATE THE SHROUD.
IF THIS OCCURS WHILE THE HOOD IS OPEN, A PERSON IN THE VICINITY OF THE ENGINE COULD BE STRUCK BY THE BLADE AND INJURED.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ELECTRIC COOLING FAN MODULES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Campaign 06V199000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lighting, headlightsMar 13, 2006
CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS WHICH FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
ANZO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 9, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ANZO USA AT 909-468-3688.
Campaign 06E023000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, hydraulicMar 13, 2006
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT BRAKE CYLINDERS FOR CERTAIN FORD, DAIMLERCHRYSLER, AND JEEP PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE BRAKE CYLINDERS WERE SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF NAPA, RAYBESTOS, AIMCO, AC DELCO, CARQUEST, BENDIX, AND WAGNER. ONLY PRODUCTS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 27, 2005 THROUGH JANUARY 17, 2006 (DATE CODES 0529 THROUGH 0602) ARE SUBJECT TO THIS RECALL. WHEN SUBJECT TO VERY COLD TEMPERATURES, AN INTERNAL SEAL IN THE MASTER CYLINDER COULD LOSE FLEXIBILITY AND MAY CAUSE BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK.
LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN LEAD TO A DECREASE IN BRAKE LINE PRESSURE AND AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE, WHICH CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
AFFINIA (BRAKE PARTS, INC.) WILL REPLACE THE SUBJECT BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 20, 2006. OWNERS CAN CONTACT AFFINA GROUP CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-323-0354.
Campaign 06E022000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasoline, delivery, fuel pumpFeb 1, 2006
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET AIRTEX ELECTRIC FUEL PUMPS INSTALLED FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR CERTAIN 1997-2004 JEEP WRANGLER; 1997-2001 JEEP CHEROKEE; 1997-2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE; AND 2000-2003 DODGE DAKOTA VEHICLES. THE PLASTIC ELECTRICAL GROMMET CONNECTORS AT THE TOP OF THE FUEL PUMP MODULE ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH AUTOMOTIVE FUELS AND MAY DEGRADE CAUSING A POTENTIAL LEAK PATH FOR FUEL.
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FUEL LEAK COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
AIRTEX WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 25, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AIRTEX CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 1-800-880-3056.
Campaign 06E011000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasoline, fuel injection system, injectorsApr 8, 2002
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.
THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
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.
Campaign 02V104000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontalMar 26, 2002
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE PASSENGER AIR BAG WIRING HARNESS WAS IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED.
THIS COULD CAUSE IMPROPER AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT IN CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS.
DEALERS WILL ADD A WIRING JUMPER TO THE EXISTING CIRCUITRY TO CORRECT THIS CONDITION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 29, 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.
Campaign 02V099000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasoline, delivery, hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsJan 31, 2002
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A FUEL TANK BRUSH GUARD FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." THE ONBOARD REFUELING VAPOR RECOVERY (ORVR) CONTROL VALVE CAN BECOME DETACHED DURING A CRASH, ALLOWING FUEL LEAKAGE.
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
DEALERS WILL EITHER REPLACE THE FUEL TANK BRUSH GUARD WITH A SKID PLATE OR REINFORCE THE EXISTING FUEL TANK BRUSH GUARD WITH A REINFORCEMENT BRACKET. OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BEGIN MARCH 4, 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.
Campaign 02V032000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasoline, deliveryDec 5, 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE FUEL INLET CHECK VALVE COULD STICK IN THE PARTIALLY OPEN POSITION. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE FUEL TO SPILL OUT OF THE FILLER TUBE DURING REFUELING.
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL INLET CHECK VALVE. VEHICLES FOUND TO HAVE A STICKING FUEL INLET CHECK VALVE WILL HAVE THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 24, 2001. 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.
Campaign 01V374000 on NHTSA.gov
Engine and engine cooling, exhaust system, emission controlNov 13, 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE ONBOARD VAPOR RECOVERY SYSTEM VENT HOSE MAY HAVE BEEN MISROUTED. THIS COULD ALLOW WATER TO ENTER THE CANISTER WHICH CAN CAUSE FUEL TO SPILL OUT OF THE FILLER TUBE WHEN REFUELING THE TANK.
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT (AND REPOSITION AS NECESSARY) THE VENT HOSE. IF THE VENT HOSE IS FOUND IN THE BENT DOWN POSITION, AND THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN DRIVEN MORE THAN 20 MILES, THE CANISTER ASSEMBLY WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 3, 2001. 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.
Campaign 01V348000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, wiring, interior/under dashSep 10, 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES ARE BEING RECALLED FOR A SOFTWARE ERROR IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MICROPROCESSOR. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THE CLUSTER, WITH THE MAJORITY OF ITS GAUGES, ILLUMINATION, AND WARNING LAMPS, COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE.
DRIVING THE VEHICLE WITH AN INOPERATIVE CLUSTER COULD CAUSE A DISTRACTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL RE-FLASH THE CLUSTER SOFTWARE TO CORRECT THE CONDITION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 8, 2001. 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.
Campaign 01V288000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
1,476 reports, newest first.
Seats, Mar 28, 2011
RECENTLY MY FRONT DRIVER SEAT ON MY 2002 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE OVERLAND STARTED TO ROCK BACK AND FORTH AND FELT VERY "LOOSE". I LOOKED UNDER THE SEAT AND FOUND THAT THE VERY THIN METAL THAT HAD BEEN CONNECTED TO THE SEAT FRAME/RAIL HAD FRACTURED AND ONE BOLT HAD ACTUALLY BORED THROUGH THE METAL HOLE OPENING BETWEEN THE TWO ASSEMBLIES. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Mar 22, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REFUELING, FUEL BEGAN TO SPILL OUT OF THE FUEL FILLER NECK. THE FAILURE RECURRED WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS REFUELED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 01V374000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVER). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 180,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 186,000.
Seats, Mar 15, 2011
FRONT DRIVER'S SEAT SEEMED WOBBLY, LOOKED UNDER SEAT AND BRACKET THAT HOLDS SEAT TO THE RAILS IS BROKEN ON FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE. YOU CAN NOW LEAN BACK AND FRONT OF SEAT LIFTS UP. VERY DANGEROUS. IF THERE WAS A CRASH, YOU COULD EASILY END UP IN THE BACK SEAT OF THE CAR. I HAVE LOOKED AND FOUND MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS SITUATION WITH THE JEEPS, 1 SITE HAD OVER 2600 COMPLAINTS IN A 2 YEAR PERIOD. I TOOK OFF THE SIDE OF THE SEAT AND ADDED 2 NYLON STRAPS TO HOLD SEAT DOWN TO RAIL. I HAVE READ MANY PLACES WHERE PEOPLE HAVE THIS WELDED BACK TOGETHER AND IT BREAKS AGAIN. METAL IS VERY THIN, NOT BUILT TO TAKE STRAIN OF ANY KIND. *TR
Visibility, Mar 14, 2011
2002 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LIMITED. MAY 2010 FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW FELL DOWN WHILE DRIVING. MARCH 2011 BACK DRIVER SIDE WINDOW FELL DOWN WHILE DRIVING WITH MY 4 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER ON THAT SIDE. WENT TO DEALER SAID IT WOULD COST $800 TO FIX BOTH WINDOWS. THE WAY IT SOUNDS THIS IS HAPPENING ALOT. IT NEEDS TO BE RECALLED. HAD TO DRIVE 30 MINUTES IN 20 DEGREE WEATHER HOME WITH DAUGHTER IN CAR. SOMETHING THINGS TO HAPPEN ASAP. TO MUCH MONEY TO BE SPENDING EVER 6 MONTHS TO A YEAR. *TR
Air bags, Mar 9, 2011
I OWN A 2002 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE AND BOTH OF THE SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WHILE I WAS DRIVING. THERE WAS NO IMPACT OR COLLISION. I WAS MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN WHEN THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON. IMMEDIATELY AFTER THAT PASSENGER SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THEN A COUPLE OF SECONDS LATER THE DRIVER SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG DEPLOYED. I PULLED INTO THE STORE PARKING LOT AND HAD THE CAR TOWED TO A SERVICE SHOP. INSURANCE INVESTIGATOR DETERMINED IT WAS MECHANICAL FAILURE. *TR
Seats, Mar 9, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER HEATED ELECTRIC SEATS WERE OVERHEATING ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT BOTH OF THE FRONT SEAT HEATING ELEMENTS WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED WHO OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 86,480. UPDATED 05/04/11 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED T HE SEAT BECAME VERY HOT AND THEN STOPPED WORKING ALTOGETHER. UPDATED 05/09/11
Seats, Mar 7, 2011
NOTICED A FAILURE OF DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT MOUNT. SEAT NOW ROCKS BACK AND FORTH BECAUSE FRONT OF SEAT MOUNTS BECAME FATIGUED AND FAILED. AFTER DOING SOME INTERNET RESEARCH, THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL AND SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Feb 25, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL YET THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO CHANGE LANES TO AVOID A CRASH AND THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP AFTER HE CONTINUOUSLY APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE A FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 44,000. UPDATED 3/21/11 *CN UPDATED 03/31/11
Seats, Feb 23, 2011
THE HEATED SEAT ON MY 2002 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE OVERLAND OVERHEATED AND BURNED MY LEGS. I NOW LEAVE THE HEATED SEAT TURNED OFF. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE JEEP DEALER AND THEY STATED IT NEEDS A NEW SEAT HEATER ASSEMBLY AND WILL COST $800.00. I CANNOT AFFORD TO PAY THAT MUCH SO I DID NOT HAVE IT REPLACED. I SAW A RECALL NOTICE ON THE NHTSA WEB SITE AND DISCUSSED THIS WITH THE JEEP DEALER. THE JEEP DEALER STATED THAT MY JEEP IS NOT COVERED IN THE RECALL. *TR
Visibility, Jan 20, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEATER DUCTS WOULD NOT FUNCTION CORRECTLY DUE TO LEAKAGE IN THE EVAPORATOR COIL. THE HEATER CORE WAS REPLACED BY THE DEALER. AFTER THE REPAIR, MOIST AIR EMITTED THROUGHOUT THE VENTS CAUSING THE WINDOWS TO BECOME FOGGY. THE CONTACT HAD CONCERN WITH THE HEALTH AND SAFETY HAZARDS REGARDING THE AIR QUALITY CIRCULATED THROUGHOUT THE VENTS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,351.
Exterior lighting, Jan 9, 2011
CLOUDED HEADLIGHT LENSES. *TR
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Visibility, Jan 4, 2011
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 01V288000 MY 2002 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE IS HAVING ELECTRICAL ISSUES OF THIS NATURE. CAR LOST DIRECTIONALS AND HEATER/DEFROSTER, BRAKE LIGHTS ON HIGHWAY. ALL ELECTRICAL RELATED. *TR
Air bags, Jan 3, 2011
I WAS DRIVING MY 2002 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE WHEN I BEGAN TO TAKE A RIGHT TURN INTO A SHOPPING CENTER. SUDDENLY, WITHOUT WARNING, MY SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG DEPLOYED WITH GREAT FORCE. I WAS ABLE TO SLOW THE VEHICLE AND THEN PULL INTO A PARKING SPACE WITHOUT INCIDENT. UPON INSPECTION I FOUND THAT THERE HAD BEEN NO IMPACT, NO DAMAGE TO MY VEHICLE IN ANY WAY, EXCEPT THAT THE SIDE AIRBAG WAS NOW HANGING DOWN. CHRYSLER INITIALLY REFUSED TO PAY FOR ANY PART OF THE INCIDENT, THEN FINALLY AGREED TO PAY FOR THE AIRBAG TO BE RE-INSTALLED. I WAS MADE TO PAY FOR THE AIRBAG SENSOR ($200), THE AIRBAG CONSOLE ($320) AND A $100 DEPOSIT ON THE AIRBAG ITSELF. *TR
Structure, Jan 2, 2011, crash
DRIVING HOME FROM A SOCCER GAME WITH 3 KIDS AND MYSELF IN A 2002 JEEP. I WAS COMING TO A STOP, WHEN I LOST CONTROL OF THE SUV. THE FRAME OF THE JEEP BROKE FROM RUST. THE JEEP HAD THE UNDERSIDE COATED WHEN IT WAS PURCHASED. JEEP DID NOTHING TO HELP SOLVE THIS PROBLEM, AND IT HAD TO GO TO THE SALVAGE YARD. I WILL NEVER OWN ANOTHER JEEP PRODUCT. MY AUTO BODY SHOP SAID THE OTHER SIDE WAS ALMOST RUSTED THROUGH ALSO, SO REPAIR COST WOULD MORE THAN IT WOULD BE WORTH. THE ONLY THING WAS THAT MOMENTS BEFORE THE BREAK, I WAS GOING 65 ON A 2 LANE HIGHWAY AND HAD IT BROKE THEN I WOULD HAVE HAD A REALLY BAD ACCIDENT. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Dec 23, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED. THE CONTACT DROVE ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE AND NOTICED THAT THE ANTIFREEZE WAS BOILING IN THE OVERFLOW CONTAINER. THE CONTACT LET THE VEHICLE COOL OFF AND ADDED ANTI FREEZE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTO REPAIR SHOP. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE RADIATOR FAN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT WAS AWARE OF A RECALL FOR THE FAILURE AND WAS INFORMED BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 06V199000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,000 .
Seats, Dec 6, 2010
THE SUPPORT FRAME FOR THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT FAILED AT APPROXIMATELY 100,000 MILES. IT CAUSES THE CAR SEAT TO SHIFT AS THERE ARE ONLY 3 SUPPORT POINTS INSTEAD OF 4. I HAD A MECHANIC ATTEMPT TO FIX IT BUT THAT ONLY LASTED UNTIL 150,000 MILES. A MODERATE TO HIGH IMPACT ACCIDENT MAY CAUSE THE ENTIRE SEAT TO COME LOOSE THEREBY NULLIFYING ANY SAFETY EFFECT A SEAT BELT MAY HAVE TO SAVE MY LIFE. *TR
Visibility, Nov 30, 2010
SAME COMMON PROBLEM THAT HAS OCCURRED ON THOUSANDS OF CHRYSLER/JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE'S. THE BLEND DOOR ACTUATORS THAT REGULATE HOT AND COLD AIR FAIL SO THAT HEAT STOPS WORKING ENTIRELY. THIS ALSO MEANS THE DEFROST STOPS WORKING WHICH IS A MAJOR SAFETY HAZARD WHEN DRIVING IN WET AND COLD CLIMATES LIKE THE WINTER MONTHS IN WASHINGTON STATE. I RECENTLY DROVE OVER ONE OF OUR MOUNTAIN PASSES AND COULD NOT SEE ANYTHING BECAUSE IT WAS SNOWING AND I COULD NOT DEFROST THE WINDSHIELD. THE REPAIR COSTS $1600 AT A CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP. *TR
Electrical system, Visibility, Nov 22, 2010
2002 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LIMITED (WJ), ELECTRICAL WIRES MELTING AT BLOWER MOTOR CONTROLLER (RESISTOR BLOCK) FOR HEATER /AC INTERIOR FAN. FIRE HAZARD AS THIS CIRCUIT IS HOT EVEN WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OFF. POOR CONTACT BETWEEN THE WIRE FEMALE SPADE CONNECTOR AND THE BLOWER MOTOR CONTROLLER MALE SPADE TERMINAL CAUSED EXCESSIVE HEAT WHICH RESULTED IN THE WIRES BEING CHARRED AND THE BLOWER MOTOR CONTROLLER HOUSING MELTING. DEVICE IS LOCATED UNDER THE DASHBOARD ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. I AM ORDERING A HARNESS AND HEATER RESISTOR TO REMEDY THIS MANUFACTURER DEFECT. WHILE MY CAR DID NOT CATCH ON FIRE, THIS IS CLEARLY A FIRE HAZARD THAT SHOULD BE ADDRESSED BY THE MANUFACTURER. *TR
Air bags, Nov 15, 2010
INSURANCE COMPANY WRITES ON BEHALF OF CONSUMER REGARDING AIRBAGS *TGW BOTH AIR BAG DEPLOYED WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING. A RECALL WAS ISSUED FOR SOME MODELS REGARDING AN INCORRECT PASSENGER AIR BAG WIRE HARNESS IN THE AIR BAG. *JB
Seats, Nov 7, 2010
THIS EVENING, WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN IN MY 2002 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO, THE METAL BASE STRUCTURE OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT SHEERED OFF IN THE RIGHT FRONT POSITION. THIS HAS RESULTED IN THE SEAT BEING SECURED TO THE VEHICLE BY ONLY THE OTHER THREE POSITIONS, AND THE SEAT WOBBLES BACK AND FORTH. THE VEHICLE IS NOW UNSAFE TO DRIVE. IN A COLLISION, THE FAILURE OF THIS SEAT IS ASSURED. *TR
Visibility, Oct 15, 2010
DUAL CONTROL A/C HEATER UNIT ON THE JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LIMITED STOP WORKING. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Oct 14, 2010, fire
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT SMELLED A STRONG BURNING ODOR. THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE CONTACT OBSERVED THAT THE ENGINE OVERHEATED. THE VEHICLE RESUMED WITH CAUTION TO THE DEALER AND THEY INFORMED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL RELATED TO THE FAILURE UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 06V199000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN). THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE TECHNICIAN RECOMMENDED THAT THE VEHICLE NOT BE DRIVEN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 84,162.
Visibility, Oct 8, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE OVERLAND. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH WITH THE HEATER ENGAGED, THE HEATER FAILED TO BLOW FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE BLOWER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE BLEND AIR DOOR ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WOULD NEED REPLACING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE CAUSED THE DEFROST ON THE PASSENGER SIDE TO BECOME INOPERABLE AND WOULD DECREASE VISIBILITY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 50,000.
Seats, Oct 5, 2010
I HAVE A 2002 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE SEAT FRAME BROKE THROUGH COMPLETELY WITH NORMAL WEAR, LESS THAN 100K MILES ON THE CAR. I TOOK THE CAR TO GET IT INSPECTED AND IT FAILED BECAUSE OF THE SEAT. SOMETHING THIS SERIOUS SHOULD BE RECALLED. *TR
Seats, Oct 1, 2010
MY 2002 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO FRONT DRIVERS SEAT HAS BROKEN LOOSE WHILE DRIVING FROM THE FLOOR FRAME TWICE AND THE SEAT BACK TWICE. THIS IS CAUSED BY UNDER QUALITY STRENGTH OF METAL AND WELDS. FORM ASKS FOR A DATE OF INCIDENT BELOW BUT THIS HAS HAPPEN FOUR TIMES OVER A THREE TO FOUR YEAR PERIOD. *TR