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.
Service brakes, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, May 11, 2017
THE ENGINE CRANKS AND RUNS FINE BUT AFTER YOU DRIVE FOR A WHILE THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF. IT HAPPENS WHILE YOU ARE DRIVING OR COMING TO A STOP. IT IS RANDOM. IT USUALLY STARTS BACK UP AND RUNS FINE UNTIL NEXT TIME. WHEN THE ENGINE DIES, YOU DO NOT HAVE STEERING ASSIST OR BRAKE ASSIST. IT IS VERY HARD TO STEER IT OFF THE ROAD. A WOMAN MAY HAVE A HARD TIME STEERING IT OR STOPPING IT. I DON'T LET MY WIFE DRIVE OUR JEEP MUCH AT ALL. IT DOESN'T MATTER IF YOU ARE DRIVING IN THE CITY OR ON THE FREEWAY WHEN IT DECIDES TO SHUT OFF. OUR JEEP IS A 4WD WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
Air bags, May 4, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V046000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Air bags, Apr 24, 2017
ON APRIL 14, BOTH OF MY FRONT AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT REASON WHILE THE CAR WAS IDLING STATIONARY IN DRIVE WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE. I WAS IN THE DRIVERS SEAT AND MY TWO YOUNG BOYS WERE IN THE BACKSEAT. FORTUNATELY, NOBODY WAS SIGNIFICANTLY INJURED. I SUFFERED A BRUISED KNUCKLE, AND SOMETHING FLEW IN THE BACK SEAT AND HIT MY SON IN THE HEAD, BUT NO INJURIES WERE SIGNIFICANT ENOUGH TO WARRANT A DOCTORS VISIT. THE DAMAGE TO THE INTERIOR OF MY CAR IS SIGNIFICANT. THE STEERING WHEEL AND DASHBOARD WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED, THE CLOCK ON MY RADIO HAS STOPPED WORKING, AND MY CHANGE DRAWER IS BROKEN. I CALLED THE RECALL HOTLINE ALMOST IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE EVENT AND THEY TOOK MY CLAIM. MY CASE NUMBER IS 314 529 09. THEY INSTRUCTED ME THAT THEY WOULD SEND OUT AN INSPECTOR TO COME OUT AND LOOK OVER MY VEHICLE. THEY ALSO TOLD ME NOT TO DRIVE MY VEHICLE IN THE MEANTIME. I HAVE A JOB AND A FAMILY AND I NEED A VEHICLE. IT HAS BEEN A WEEK, AND NO INSPECTOR HAS CALLED ME. I HAVE CALLED THE RECALL HOTLINE 4 TIMES SINCE THE INITIAL EVENT, AND EACH TIME THEY PUT A NOTE IN MY CASE NUMBER AND PROMISED AN INSPECTOR WOULD CALL. I NEED TO KNOW WHAT TO DO NEXT. I NEED TO GET A REPLACEMENT VEHICLE OR HAVE MY VEHICLE REPAIRED. MY INSURANCE COMPANY WILL NOT COVER THIS REPAIR AS I HAVE LIABILITY COVERAGE ONLY. MY VIN NUMBER IS [XXX]. I AM AWARE THERE ARE 2 RECALLS OPEN ON MY CAR. THE IMPORTANT ONE BEING RECALL R06 FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE. THIS RECALL WAS ADDRESSED A FEW YEARS AGO BUT I WAS TOLD THAT THE PART REQUIRED TO REMEDY THE CONDITION WAS NOT AVAILABLE, AND THAT I WILL BE CONTACTED WITH A FOLLOW-UP RECALL NOTICE WHEN THE REMEDY PARTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE. I HAD NEVER RECEIVED THIS FOLLOW UP RECALL NOTICE. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Air bags, Service brakes, Apr 19, 2017, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2002 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO AN ELECTRICAL POLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER SUSTAINED A BROKEN RIB, BROKEN PELVIS, THREE FRACTURES TO THE LEFT HAND, THE BACK SHOULDER BONE WAS STICKING OUT, AND HER SPLEEN WAS BLEEDING. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V046000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT HAD AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALER TO GET THE AIR BAGS REPLACED, BUT THE CRASH OCCURRED PRIOR TO ARRIVING AT THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 134,000.
Air bags, Feb 24, 2017
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING OR IMPACT. THE FAILURE DAMAGED THE WINDSHIELD AND DASHBOARD. THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE RIGHT FOREARM, WHICH DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE HOME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V046000 (AIR BAGS). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,709. - (RECALL RELATED INCIDENT) TS
Electrical system, Feb 4, 2017
IGNITION SWITCH STICKS AND HARD TO TURN, ALSO HAVE SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING. STARTER KEEPS TURNING.
Air bags, Jan 26, 2017, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE IDLING AT A RED LIGHT, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT WAS INJURED AND REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND LATER DRIVEN TO A MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V046000 (AIR BAGS). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 78,000. UPDATED 04/05/17*LJ UPDATED 08/30/2017*JS - (RECALL RELATED INCIDENT) TS
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Equipment, Service brakes, Jan 13, 2017, crash
I FILED ORIGINAL OCT 4 2016 NHTSA COMPLAINT AND ALSO OBJECTED TO RESTRICTION NHTSA IMPOSED UPON COMPLAINT (2000 CHARACTERS IN TOTAL, AND TOTAL MB OF ATTACHMENTS 5MB OR LESS) BECAUSE OCT 4 2016 COMPLAINT IS INSUFFICIENT, INCOMPLETE. NHTSA INVESTIGATION REQUIRES MORE INFORMATION FROM ME (REPORTS, TESTIMONY, DOZENS OF CRITICAL POLICE PHOTOS) NECESSARY FOR NHTSA INVESTIGATION OF MY COMPLAINT. ON OCT 4 2016, I DEMANDED NHTSA INVESTIGATION UNIT CONTACT ME BY EMAIL, SO THAT I MAY DOCUMENT DATA MY SUBMISSION TO NHTSA, AS PART OF MY COMPLAINT. TO DATE, NHTSA REFUSES, IT HAS DONE NOTHING TO INVESTIGATE BECAUSE NHTSA STONEWALLS ME FOR INFORMATION. NHTSA INVESTIGATION UNITS ENDANGERS PUBLIC SAFETY WITH DELIBERATE LACK OF DATA, RESULTING IN BOGUS NON-INVESTIGATION. ON OCT 11 2013, 2002 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO, VIN NO [XXX], HAD VEHICLE MALFUNCTION EVENT, UNINTENDED ACCELERATION, HIGH SPEED START, HIGH IMPACT AND HIGH ENERGY COLLISIONS, DEFECTIVE BTSI (BRAKE TRANSMISSION SHIFT INTERRUPTER), NO BRAKE THROTTLE OVERRIDE, NO SAFEGUARDS TO STOP VEHICLE, HIGH RATE OF SPEED CRASHING OVER AND OVER, IN THROTTLE WIDE OPEN, NO SOFTWARE OR HARDWARE UPGRADE TO STOP OR PREVENT UNUSUAL ACCELERATION WHILE IN PARK, INABILITY TO BRAKE VEHICLE TO STOP AT SUCH HIGH RATE OF SPEED. TIRES VAPORIZED, CHUNKS OF RUBBER BROKE, METAL RIM REMNANTS OF TIRE SKIDDED SIDEWALK AND STREET, IN SERIES OF HORRIFIC COLLISIONS, DOCUMENTED BY PHOTOS AND REPORTS WHICH NHTSA DELIBERATELY REFUSES TO ACQUIRE FROM ME AS PART OF MY COMPLAINT, TO MANIPULATE THE OUTCOME OF BOGUS AND DELIBERATELY FLAWED PSEUDO-NHTSA INVESTIGATION. DUE TO HEIGHT MISMATCH SQUARE BOX JEEP AND SUBCOMPACT CARS, JEEP WAS BATTERING RAM AGAINST SUBCOMPACT CARS EFFECTIVELY WITHOUT IMPACT BARS (BARS TO LOW) IN SUCH MALFUNCTION EVENT, WRECK SUBCOMPACT CARS, ENDANGER LIVES AND HEALTH OF OCCUPANTS OF SMALL CARS WHO ABSORB IMPACT (INSTEAD OF DISTRIBUTED FORCES VIA IMPACT BAR), GRAVE COLLISIONS. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Other or unspecified, Jan 12, 2017
THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTS OUT OF ITS GEAR AS IF THE LOCKING MECHANISM OF THE SHIFTER IS NOT WORKING.
Air bags, Engine, Dec 30, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V460000 (AIR BAGS) AND 06V199000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Electrical system, Seats, Other or unspecified, Dec 25, 2016, crash
I REPORTED THIS PROBLEM A MONTH OR SO AGO ABOUT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SEAT BREAKING AND BREAKING OFF THE VEHICLE FRAME. PLUS THE A/C ISSUE UNDER THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT OVERHEATS AND MELTS THE MECHANISM AND CONTINUES TO BURN. WHEN I REPORTED THE ISSUE, NO WRECK WAS INVOLVED. SINCE REPORTING THE PROBLEM, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AND TOTALED. MY FIX APPARENTLY ALLOWED THE SEAT TO STAY ON THE FRAME BUT THE SEAT STILL BROKE. FORTUNATELY, NO SERIOUS INJURY, ONLY SORE NECK AND BUMP TO THE HAND.
Air bags, Dec 19, 2016
I HAVE RECEIVED SEVERAL SAFETY RECALL NOTICES (R06 / NHTSA 15V-046) FOR THIS VEHICLE. I HAVE CALLED MY JEEP DEALERSHIP (GARLITCH NORTH VERNON, IN) SERVICE DEPARTMENT SEVERAL TIMES SINCE FEB. 15, 2016 TO GET THE NEEDED REPAIR. THEY NEVER CALL BACK TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT OR EXPLAIN WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR OVER 10 MONTHS, NOT A REASONABLE TIME TO MAKE A SAFETY RECALL REPAIR. CAN SOMEONE EXPLAIN WHAT THE PROBLEM IS ?
Air bags, Dec 15, 2016, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2002 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS STRUCK ON THE PASSENGER SIDE BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WERE FOUR MINOR INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO A JUNK YARD. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V046000 (AIR BAGS), WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSED THE AIR BAGS NOT TO DEPLOY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 174,000.
Air bags, Dec 6, 2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V046000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Air bags, Dec 6, 2016
2002 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REPLACEMENT PARTS NOT AVAILABLE TO REPAIR OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE RECALL NOTICE. *SMD
Air bags, Nov 29, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN, THE SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS DEPLOYED INDEPENDENTLY. THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THE DEPLOYMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 155,000.
Electrical system, Seats, Other or unspecified, Nov 28, 2016
DRIVER'S SEAT DETACHES FROM CAR FRAME. ELECTRICAL BLOWER MODULE RESISTOR OVERHEATS, MELTS, AND BURNS. BOTH ISSUES ARE KNOWN BY CONSUMERS AND DEALERSHIPS, SO THERE IS NO WAY JEEP/CHRYSLER DOESN'T KNOW ABOUT THE DESIGN FLAWS AND THE DANGER. DRIVER'S SEAT: THERE IS A GREAT DEAL OF CHATTER ON THE INTERNET REGARDING THE DRIVER'S SEAT DETACHMENT FROM THE CAR FRAME AND THE REASON FOR IT. PEOPLE HAVE CREATED VARIOUS FIXES THAT MAY OR MAY NOT WORK WELL. AS ADDED PROOF, IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND A JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE DRIVER'S SEAT IN ANY JUNK YARD. PLEASE GO LOOK FOR YOURSELF. MINE TOTALLY BROKE WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY, NEARLY CAUSING A WRECK. IT'S TERRIBLE AND I DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHY THERE HASN'T BEEN A RECALL AND SOMEONE HELD CRIMINALLY LIABLE FOR THIS. BLOWER MOTOR MODULE: LOTS OF CHATTER ON THE INTERNET AS WELL AS TO THE PROBLEM AND THE CAUSE. MINE MELTED AND BECAME SO HOT THAT I COULDN'T TOUCH IT WITHOUT BURNING MY HAND - WHICH I DID. THERE IS A FIX, BUT YOU HAVE TO BUY AN UPGRADE MODULE WHICH STILL GETS HOT. ALSO, THE MODULE TURNS THE BLOWER IN REVERSE, SO YOU HAVE TO REVERSE THE LEADS. IT'S DANGEROUS AND AGAIN, I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY THERE HASN'T BEEN A RECALL ON IT EITHER AND SOMEONE HELD CRIMINALLY LIABLE.
Air bags, Nov 28, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V046000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. UPDATED 01/06/17*LJ UPDATED 01/11/17.*JB
Air bags, Nov 18, 2016, crash
HELLO, I INVESTIGATE INTO A TRAFFIC ACCIDENT IN FRANCE INVOLVING A JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE YEAR 2002. THE REASON OF THE CRASH IS UNKNOWN. THE CAR CROSSED THE ROAD WITHOUT ANY REASON AND CRASHED INTO A WALL (THE DRIVER DIED IN THE CRASH). I WAS INFORMED THAT THIS VEHICLE COULD BE AFFECTED BY INADVERTENT AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT . I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF IT'S POSSIBLE TO KNOW THE REASON OF ORC DEGRADATION THAT YOU DESCRIBE IN THE REPORT # RQ14001 OF MAY 29, 2014? HOW TO DETECT THE ORC DEFECT AND HOW TO SEE IT? I WOULD TO KNOW IF THE ORC WORKED CORRECTLY OR NOT AND IF THE FRONTAL AIRBAG HAVE BEEN DEPLOYED BEFORE OR AFTER THE CRASH. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ANSWERS
Suspension, Nov 7, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SHOOK PROFUSELY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE ALL FOUR BALL JOINTS, FRONT STEERING GEAR, ALL FOUR SHOCKS, ALL FOUR TIRES, AND BOTH REAR CONTROL ARMS WAS REPLACED. EVEN AFTER THE REPAIRS, THE CONTACT WAS STILL EXPERIENCING THE SAME FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
Air bags, Nov 2, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V046000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. UPDATED 01/05/2017*CT UPDATED 01/17/17.*JB
Air bags, Nov 2, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V046000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Air bags, Oct 22, 2016
MY CAR WAS AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR R06/NHTSA 15V-046 RECALL 3 TIMES SINCE MARCH 2015. EACH TIME THE ITEM TO REPAIR THE RECALL WAS ON BACK ORDER AND RECALL COULD NOT BE FIXED. CONTINUED CALLS TO THE DEALER WAS "THEY WILL CONTACT ME WHEN PARTS ARE AVAILABLE. THE LAST TIME WAS ON OCTOBER 7, 2016 STILL UNABLE TO FIX DUE TO BACK ORDER PARTS. WHAT CAN I DO???
Service brakes, Oct 21, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE ABS INDICATOR SUDDENLY ILLUMINATED AND THE BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED TO STOP THE VEHICLE, THE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO IMMEDIATELY STOP OR SLOW DOWN. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 115,000.
Air bags, Oct 20, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS INDEPENDENTLY DEPLOYED AND FRACTURED THE WINDSHIELD. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BURNS TO THE LEFT ARM, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V046000 (AIR BAGS). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.