Model year record

2002 Jeep Wrangler

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 139 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 02V104000

Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
1,115,322
Reported to NHTSA
2002-04-08
Owners notified
2002-05-13

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 02V075000

Electrical system: ignition: switch

Component
Electrical system: ignition: switch
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
95,000
Reported to NHTSA
2002-03-08
Owners notified
2002-04-08

Defect description

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

Safety risk

THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Structure: body22108,787 mi
Suspension16138,244 mi
Air bags: frontal1028,150 mi
Unknown or other819,000 mi
Power train785,000 mi
Steering774,900 mi
Tires5995 mi
Engine4165,000 mi
Air bags384,000 mi
Electrical system324,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission33,840 mi
Seat belts: front312,300 mi
Service brakes3108,317 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields360,000 mi
Vehicle speed control3165,280 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch2
Engine and engine cooling2140 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic2144,000 mi
Suspension: front239,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition110,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1124,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1
Exterior lighting187,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline1165,280 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system133,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors1
Fuel/propulsion system153,846 mi
Power train: automatic transmission120,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly16,000 mi
Power train: clutch assembly116,500 mi
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)126,000 mi
Seat belts1
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly130,000 mi
Seats126,000 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock112,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1
Steering: column117,000 mi
Steering: linkages128,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion: rack155,000 mi
Structure: body: bumpers134,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint123,000 mi
Tires: bead1
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1
Visibility126,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls1
Visibility: windshield11,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer11,000 mi
Wheels1125,000 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs172,789 mi

The 2001 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2003 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.