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2002 Jeep Wrangler Recalls, Complaints & Specs

2 safety recalls list the 2002 Jeep Wrangler, and owners have filed 108 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

2
safety recalls
108
owner complaints to NHTSA
15 / 5
complaints citing a crash / fire
14–17
MPG combined (EPA)

2 safety recalls for the 2002 Jeep Wrangler

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Injectors (fuel system)

    NHTSA 02V104000 Reported 1,115,322 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    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.

    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…

  2. Switch (electrical system)

    NHTSA 02V075000 Reported 95,000 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    On certain sport utility vehicles, water and impurities can enter into the ignition switch, causing a short circuit.

    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…

108 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2002 Jeep Wrangler have filed 108 complaints with NHTSA; 15 describe a crash and 5 describe a fire. Reports cite 17 injuries and 1 death. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 72,798 miles. Complaints peaked in 2003 with 23 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Frame is rotted out. Vehicle is well maintained and it is upsetting. After spending good money for a reputable brand, the frame did not last. It is not drivable and is unsafe to be on the road. It is”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 28, 2022 · Structure

“Purchased a 2002 jeep from twin rivers auto sales, i did not receive a vehicle disclosure report and it was sold to me with a control arm bracket that was damaged was not attached to the frame which m”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 25, 2021 · Structure

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2002 Jeep Wrangler (Wrangler 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined14–17 mpg
City / Highway13–16 / 16–19
FuelRegular
EPA classSport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Engine4/6 cyl, 2.5/4 L
TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd; Manual 5-spd

Compare Jeep Wrangler model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Jeep Wrangler model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1986 Jeep Wrangler01
1987 Jeep Wrangler538
1988 Jeep Wrangler350
1989 Jeep Wrangler462
1990 Jeep Wrangler479
1991 Jeep Wrangler676
1992 Jeep Wrangler477
1993 Jeep Wrangler3108
1994 Jeep Wrangler2151
1995 Jeep Wrangler1202
1996 Jeep Wrangler02
1997 Jeep Wrangler3401
1998 Jeep Wrangler2265
1999 Jeep Wrangler1213
2000 Jeep Wrangler1251
2001 Jeep Wrangler3170
2002 Jeep Wrangler2108
2003 Jeep Wrangler098
2004 Jeep Wrangler1192
2005 Jeep Wrangler1650
2006 Jeep Wrangler3730
2007 Jeep Wrangler8557
2008 Jeep Wrangler7873
2009 Jeep Wrangler6372
2010 Jeep Wrangler10686
2011 Jeep Wrangler10485
2012 Jeep Wrangler9834
2013 Jeep Wrangler6654
2014 Jeep Wrangler4654
2015 Jeep Wrangler3474
2016 Jeep Wrangler5461
2017 Jeep Wrangler5310
2018 Jeep Wrangler141,824
2019 Jeep Wrangler9742
2020 Jeep Wrangler12611
2021 Jeep Wrangler15945
2022 Jeep Wrangler15399
2023 Jeep Wrangler14366
2024 Jeep Wrangler11734
2025 Jeep Wrangler469
2026 Jeep Wrangler310

Checking a specific 2002 Jeep Wrangler

How do I know if my 2002 Jeep Wrangler has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2002 Jeep Wrangler; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Jeep dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 02V075000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Jeep models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.