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Jeep Grand Cherokee 2002 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

1,476Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
10Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
21Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
121Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Air Bags488 complaints

488 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 02V099000, 12V527000, 15V046000.

Visibility350 complaints

350 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes212 complaints

212 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine178 complaints

178 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 01V348000, 06V199000.

Seats92 complaints

92 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 09V117000.

Electrical System88 complaints

88 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 01V288000.

Power Train60 complaints

60 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System58 complaints

58 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 01V374000, 02V032000, 02V104000.

Steering41 complaints

41 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control38 complaints

38 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other33 complaints

33 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment26 complaints

26 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts24 complaints

24 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting22 complaints

22 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension19 complaints

19 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Trailer Hitches and Towing1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

01V288000Reported September 10, 2001 - 43,000 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on September 10, 2001. The campaign covers an estimated 43,000 vehicles across all affected models.

01V348000Reported November 13, 2001 - 38,700 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on November 13, 2001. The campaign covers an estimated 38,700 vehicles across all affected models.

01V374000Reported December 5, 2001 - 50,200 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on December 5, 2001. The campaign covers an estimated 50,200 vehicles across all affected models.

02V032000Reported January 31, 2002 - 71,677 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on January 31, 2002. The campaign covers an estimated 71,677 vehicles across all affected models.

02V099000Reported March 26, 2002 - 27 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on March 26, 2002. The campaign covers an estimated 27 vehicles across all affected models.

02V104000Reported April 8, 2002 - 1,115,322 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on April 8, 2002. The campaign covers an estimated 1,115,322 vehicles across all affected models.

06V199000Reported June 8, 2006 - 189,479 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on June 8, 2006. The campaign covers an estimated 189,479 vehicles across all affected models.

09V117000Reported April 9, 2009 - 103,409 vehicles potentially affected

Seats. Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on April 9, 2009. The campaign covers an estimated 103,409 vehicles across all affected models.

12V527000Reported November 8, 2012 - 744,822 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on November 8, 2012. The campaign covers an estimated 744,822 vehicles across all affected models.

15V046000Reported January 28, 2015 - 752,644 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on January 28, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 752,644 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

DP09005Opened November 6, 2009 - Closed August 23, 2010

Fuel Storage System Crash Related Fires. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP09005Opened November 6, 2009 - Closed August 23, 2010

Fuel Storage System Crash Related Fires. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP09005Opened November 6, 2009 - Closed August 23, 2010

Fuel Storage System Crash Related Fires. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP09005Opened November 6, 2009 - Closed August 23, 2010

Fuel Storage System Crash Related Fires. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA01017Opened November 1, 2001 - Closed December 18, 2002

ROLL-AWAY IN REVERSE WHEN PARKED. Resulted in recall campaign 02V053000.

EA05020Opened November 14, 2005 - Closed September 12, 2006

FAN BLADE FAILURE (ENGINE COOLING FAN). Resulted in recall campaign 06V199000.

EA12005Opened June 12, 2012 - Closed November 14, 2014

Crash Related Fuel Tank Fires. Resulted in recall campaign 13V252000.

EA12005Opened June 12, 2012 - Closed November 14, 2014

Crash Related Fuel Tank Fires. Resulted in recall campaign 13V252000.

EA12005Opened June 12, 2012 - Closed November 14, 2014

Crash Related Fuel Tank Fires. Resulted in recall campaign 13V252000.

EA12005Opened June 12, 2012 - Closed November 14, 2014

Crash Related Fuel Tank Fires. Resulted in recall campaign 13V252000.

PE05039Opened July 13, 2005 - Closed November 14, 2005

ENGINE COOLING FAN BLADE FAILURE. Resulted in recall campaign 06V199000.

PE10031Opened August 23, 2010 - Closed June 14, 2012

Crash Related Fuel Tank Fires. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE10031Opened August 23, 2010 - Closed June 14, 2012

Crash Related Fuel Tank Fires. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE10031Opened August 23, 2010 - Closed June 14, 2012

Crash Related Fuel Tank Fires. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE10031Opened August 23, 2010 - Closed June 14, 2012

Crash Related Fuel Tank Fires. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

RQ14001Opened May 29, 2014 - Closed November 13, 2015

Jeep inadvertent air bag deployment. Resulted in recall campaign 15V043000.

RQ14001Opened May 29, 2014 - Closed November 13, 2015

Jeep inadvertent air bag deployment. Resulted in recall campaign 15V043000.

RQ14001Opened May 29, 2014 - Closed November 13, 2015

Jeep inadvertent air bag deployment. Resulted in recall campaign 15V043000.

RQ14001Opened May 29, 2014 - Closed November 13, 2015

Jeep inadvertent air bag deployment. Resulted in recall campaign 15V043000.

RQ14001Opened May 29, 2014 - Closed November 13, 2015

Jeep inadvertent air bag deployment. Resulted in recall campaign 15V043000.

RQ14001Opened May 29, 2014 - Closed November 13, 2015

Jeep inadvertent air bag deployment. Resulted in recall campaign 15V043000.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20012
200271
200377
200475
200582
2006136
2007187
2008113
200943
201051
201128
201220
2013131
2014126
2015172
2016103
201721
201812
201913
20202
20211
20222
20235
20241
20251
20261
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.