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2002 Jeep Wrangler

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

Fewer warning signs than most model years

Owner complaints for the 2002 Jeep Wrangler are lower than the model-year median of 265.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

80 reports with mileage · 28 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Structure. Review the 26 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Suspension. Review the 19 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Power Train. Review the 14 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

15 crash reports5 fire reports13 injury reports

Electrical System complaints

7 reports
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Mileage unknown · Sep 24, 2014
Electrical System

S10 APPROPRIATE HANDLING- LETTER TO THE SECRETARY FROM CONSTITUENT RE SHARING THE COPY OF A RESPONSE FROM GENERAL MOTORS (GM), REGARDING IGNITION SWITCHES. *SMD THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED THE IGNITION KEY VIBRATED OUT OF THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE CONSUMER STATED ONCE HE REMOVED THE EXTRA KEYS FROM THE KEY RING, AND PUSHED THE KEY …

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S10 APPROPRIATE HANDLING- LETTER TO THE SECRETARY FROM CONSTITUENT RE SHARING THE COPY OF A RESPONSE FROM GENERAL MOTORS (GM), REGARDING IGNITION SWITCHES. *SMD THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED THE IGNITION KEY VIBRATED OUT OF THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE CONSUMER STATED ONCE HE REMOVED THE EXTRA KEYS FROM THE KEY RING, AND PUSHED THE KEY IN SEVERAL TIMES, WHEN HITTING POTHOLES, THE PROBLEM CEASED.*JB

NHTSA ODI #10638923

81,000 miles · Jul 18, 2007
Electrical System

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 JEEP WRANGLER. WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD JERK, BUT NOT SHUT OFF. ON OCCASION, THE VEHICLE WOULD JERK AND LOSE POWER. HOWEVER, AFTER RESTARTING THE VEHICLE, THE POWER WOULD RETURN. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE REPAIR SHOP STATED THAT THE CAM SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPL…

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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 JEEP WRANGLER. WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD JERK, BUT NOT SHUT OFF. ON OCCASION, THE VEHICLE WOULD JERK AND LOSE POWER. HOWEVER, AFTER RESTARTING THE VEHICLE, THE POWER WOULD RETURN. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE REPAIR SHOP STATED THAT THE CAM SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE SENSOR WAS REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE CAM SENSOR WAS REPLACED AGAIN, AS WELL AS THE COIL MODULE AND SPARK PLUGS. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 91,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 81,000. UPDATED 02/08/08. *LJ

NHTSA ODI #10196762

24,000 miles · May 23, 2005
Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING IN COLD WEATHER AT LOW SPEEDS THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF. *AK VEHICLE EXPERIENCED HARD START UP ( NO RESPONSE IN GAUGES BUT STARTER TURNS OVER WITH NO CRANKING). EVENTUALLY THE VEHICLE WOULD START BUT WOULD CUT OFF 2-4 TIMES WHILE DRIVING AT VARYING SPEEDS. *BF *NM

NHTSA ODI #10115170

10,000 miles · Jan 27, 2005
Electrical SystemInjury

RAPID SUDDEN ACCELERATION, JEEP DID NOT STALL, WOULD NOT SHUT OFF WITH ONLY BRAKE APPLIED. CONSEQUENCES , VEHICLE DRUG MY HUSBAND MORE THAN 30 FEET CAUSING INJURIES THAT RESULTED IN HIS DEATH. PLEASE HELP ME FIND OUT WHY THIS VEHICLE DID NOT STALL.*AK

NHTSA ODI #10108088

Mileage unknown · Aug 8, 2002
Electrical System

VEHICLE HAS INTERMITTENT STALLING AND STARTING PROBLEMS. DEALER CONTACTED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

NHTSA ODI #8015851

Mileage unknown · Jun 20, 2002
Electrical System

NHTSA RECALL 02 V 075 000 MANUFACTURER'S RECALL B07 CONCERNING/IGNITION SWITCH: DEALER IS UNINTERESTED IN RECALL, AND DID NOT ACKNOWLEDGE WHEN PARTS WOULD BE IN. DAVID O"NEAL CHRYSLER IN RALEIGH, NC; PHONE 19/872-5500. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFROMATION.*AK

NHTSA ODI #8012275

Mileage unknown · Feb 6, 2002
Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH ALL GAUGES STOPPED WORKING. AFTER INSPECTION BY DEALER DASH CLUSTER WAS REPLACED. PLEASE ADD FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

NHTSA ODI #8003615

Official recalls

2

02V104000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System:injectors

Apr 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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Remedy: 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.

02V075000 · Electrical System:ignition:switch

Mar 8, 2002

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

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Remedy: 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.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

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