Component Record

Jeep Grand Cherokee 2002 Air Bags Problems

488 distinct owners reported a air bags problem on the 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee - 33% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage488 complaints

488 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

02V099000Reported March 26, 2002 - 27 vehicles potentially affected

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

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

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

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.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Visibility350 Brakes212 Engine178 Seats92 Electrical System88 Power Train60

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 November 1, 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.