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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

Exterior Lighting complaints

1 reports
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87,000 miles · Sep 8, 2009
Exterior Lighting

I OWN A 2002 JEEP SARAHA 4WHEEL DR 2DR APPROX 87,000 MILES ORIGINAL ..MY DASH LIGHTS FREQUENTLY GO OFF AND ON WHILE DRIVING ON THE ROAD..THIS CAUSES HAVOC WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT AS DASH LIGHTS AND TAIL LIGHTS GO OUT..OFF AND ON NOT ALWAYS CONTINUALLY..TO REMEDY I HAVE TO HOLD THE SWITCH FOR THE TURN SIGNAL SLIGHTLY TO GET BACK ON…

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I OWN A 2002 JEEP SARAHA 4WHEEL DR 2DR APPROX 87,000 MILES ORIGINAL ..MY DASH LIGHTS FREQUENTLY GO OFF AND ON WHILE DRIVING ON THE ROAD..THIS CAUSES HAVOC WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT AS DASH LIGHTS AND TAIL LIGHTS GO OUT..OFF AND ON NOT ALWAYS CONTINUALLY..TO REMEDY I HAVE TO HOLD THE SWITCH FOR THE TURN SIGNAL SLIGHTLY TO GET BACK ON WHILE DRIVING TO A PLACE I CAN STOP..I HAVE TRIED TO ORDER THE PART FROM A DEALER AND AFTERMARKETS ..HOWEVER PART IS ON BACK ORDER 6,000 AND WAITING LIST IS QUITE EXTENSIVE..IS THERE A RECALL OUT THERE FOR THIS PART?? 6,000 ON BACK ORDER IS RIDICULOUS SHOULDN'T THERE BE? THIS PROBLEM STARTED ABOUT 3 DAYS AGO. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10283164

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

0

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