Recalls
10campaigns
3 air bag · 3 fuel system · 2 engine
Source: NHTSA
Complaints
1,556filed
Owner reports, 1998–2007 shown
Source: NHTSA ODI
Fuel economy
16mpg combined
$4,082/yr at this week's prices
Source: EPA · EIA
Specs
4 L 6-cyl· 4-speed automatic
4 engine and transmission configurations
Source: NHTSA vPIC
Recalls (10)
NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns for the 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Inadvertent Air Bag Deployment
Air bags · frontal
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2002-2003 Jeep Liberty vehicles manufactured January 9, 2001, to March 28, 2003, 2002-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 13, 2001, to May 23 2003, and 2003-2004 Dodge Viper vehicles manufactured November 1, 2001, to June 30, 2004. Due to electrical noise beyond the tolerance of the air bag electronic control module (ECM), a component in the ECM may fail, causing the front air bags, side air bags, and/or seatbelt pretensioners to deploy inadvertently while the vehicle is being operated.
- Consequence
- Inadvertent deployment of the air bags may increase the risk of injury and the possibility of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler dealers will replace the air bag control module and side impact sensors as required, free of charge. This recall remedy was applied during earlier recall campaigns of these vehicles under safety recalls 12V527 and 13V040. All owners that have not had the recall repair performed under safety recalls 12V527 or 13V040 are strongly encouraged to have it performed and not wait for the final remedy to be deployed to the field. The recall began on December 29, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R06.
17.6% repairedof 752,644 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 15V046000
Listed for 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Not checked against your VIN.
Inadvertent Air Bag Deployment
Air bags
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2002 and 2003 Jeep Liberty vehicles manufactured January 9, 2001, through March 28, 2003, and 2002 through 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 13, 2001, through May 23, 2003. A component in the air bag control module may fail causing the front airbags, side curtain airbags, and/or seatbelt pretensioners to deploy inadvertently while the vehicle is being operated.
- Consequence
- Inadvertent deployment of the airbags may increase the risk of injury and the possibility of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a supplemental jumper harness to the airbag control module, free of charge. Owners were notified of the recall by interim letter in January 2013. The remedy for affected Liberty vehicles is expected to be available in April 2013. The remedy for affected Grand Cherokee vehicles is expected to be available later in the year. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753.
30.2% repairedof 744,822 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 12V527000
Listed for 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Not checked against your VIN.
FRONT SEAT ELECTRIC HEATER ELEMENT OVERHEATS
Seats · front assembly · seat heater/cooler
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 103,409 MY 2001-2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE VEHICLES WITH HEATED SEATS AND WITH CHRYSLER RECALL NO. 06V-197 COMPLETED (03-04 MY) OR SEAT HEATER ELEMENTS SERVICE REPLACEMENT (01-02 MY). THE FRONT SEAT ELECTRIC HEATER ELEMENTS COULD OVERHEAT.
- Consequence
- OVERHEATING COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE A FIRE OR INJURY.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SEAT HEATER ELEMENTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 23, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Repair progress not yet reported103,409 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 09V117000
Listed for 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Not checked against your VIN.
ENGINE COOLING FAN BLADE FAILURE
Engine and engine cooling · cooling system · fan
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE PLASTIC BLADES OF THE ELECTRIC MOTOR DRIVEN COOLING FAN MAY SEPARATE AND PENETRATE THE SHROUD.
- Consequence
- IF THIS OCCURS WHILE THE HOOD IS OPEN, A PERSON IN THE VICINITY OF THE ENGINE COULD BE STRUCK BY THE BLADE AND INJURED.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ELECTRIC COOLING FAN MODULES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Repair progress not yet reported189,479 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 06V199000
Listed for 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Not checked against your VIN.
DAIMLERCHRYSLER/DEBRIS IN MANIFOLD
Fuel system, gasoline · fuel injection system · injectors
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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
- 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.
Repair progress not yet reported1,115,322 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 02V104000
Listed for 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Not checked against your VIN.
DAIMLERCHRYSLER/AIR BAG WIRE HARNESS
Air bags · frontal
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE PASSENGER AIR BAG WIRING HARNESS WAS IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED.
- Consequence
- THIS COULD CAUSE IMPROPER AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT IN CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL ADD A WIRING JUMPER TO THE EXISTING CIRCUITRY TO CORRECT THIS CONDITION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 29, 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.
Repair progress not yet reported27 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 02V099000
Listed for 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Not checked against your VIN.
DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FMVSS 301/ORVR
Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A FUEL TANK BRUSH GUARD FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." THE ONBOARD REFUELING VAPOR RECOVERY (ORVR) CONTROL VALVE CAN BECOME DETACHED DURING A CRASH, ALLOWING FUEL LEAKAGE.
- Consequence
- FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL EITHER REPLACE THE FUEL TANK BRUSH GUARD WITH A SKID PLATE OR REINFORCE THE EXISTING FUEL TANK BRUSH GUARD WITH A REINFORCEMENT BRACKET. OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BEGIN MARCH 4, 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.
Repair progress not yet reported71,677 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 02V032000
Listed for 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Not checked against your VIN.
DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FUEL INLET CHECK VALVE
Fuel system, gasoline · delivery
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE FUEL INLET CHECK VALVE COULD STICK IN THE PARTIALLY OPEN POSITION. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE FUEL TO SPILL OUT OF THE FILLER TUBE DURING REFUELING.
- Consequence
- FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL INLET CHECK VALVE. VEHICLES FOUND TO HAVE A STICKING FUEL INLET CHECK VALVE WILL HAVE THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 24, 2001. 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.
Repair progress not yet reported50,200 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 01V374000
Listed for 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Not checked against your VIN.
DAIMLERCHRYSLER/EVAPORATIVE CANISTER
Engine and engine cooling · exhaust system · emission control
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE ONBOARD VAPOR RECOVERY SYSTEM VENT HOSE MAY HAVE BEEN MISROUTED. THIS COULD ALLOW WATER TO ENTER THE CANISTER WHICH CAN CAUSE FUEL TO SPILL OUT OF THE FILLER TUBE WHEN REFUELING THE TANK.
- Consequence
- FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL INSPECT (AND REPOSITION AS NECESSARY) THE VENT HOSE. IF THE VENT HOSE IS FOUND IN THE BENT DOWN POSITION, AND THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN DRIVEN MORE THAN 20 MILES, THE CANISTER ASSEMBLY WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 3, 2001. 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.
Repair progress not yet reported38,700 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 01V348000
Listed for 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Not checked against your VIN.
DAIMLERCHRYSLER/INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Electrical system · wiring · interior/under dash
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES ARE BEING RECALLED FOR A SOFTWARE ERROR IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MICROPROCESSOR. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THE CLUSTER, WITH THE MAJORITY OF ITS GAUGES, ILLUMINATION, AND WARNING LAMPS, COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE.
- Consequence
- DRIVING THE VEHICLE WITH AN INOPERATIVE CLUSTER COULD CAUSE A DISTRACTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL RE-FLASH THE CLUSTER SOFTWARE TO CORRECT THE CONDITION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 8, 2001. 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.
Repair progress not yet reported43,000 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 01V288000
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Owner complaints (1,556)
1,556 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The air bags is mentioned most often.
81involved a crash
22involved a fire
100injuries reported
4deaths reported
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 1,556 |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 496 | 31.9% |
| Visibility | 341 | 21.9% |
| Service brakes | 196 | 12.6% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 156 | 10% |
| Seats | 97 | 6.2% |
| Electrical system | 90 | 5.8% |
| Power train | 62 | 4% |
| Steering | 43 | 2.8% |
| Fuel system | 39 | 2.5% |
| Vehicle speed control | 39 | 2.5% |
How 2002 compares with other Grand Cherokee years
Best and worst Grand Cherokee years →19981,061
19991,698
20001,528
2001953
20021,556
2003819
20041,295
20052,051
20061,300
20071,108
| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1,061 | 4 |
| 1999 | 1,698 | 4 |
| 2000 | 1,528 | 6 |
| 2001 | 953 | 4 |
| 2002 | 1,556 | 10 |
| 2003 | 819 | 4 |
| 2004 | 1,295 | 8 |
| 2005 | 2,051 | 3 |
| 2006 | 1,300 | 4 |
| 2007 | 1,108 | 5 |
This year (2002)Other yearsStill collecting reports
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 16 mpg combined
16
mpg combined
14
city
19
highway
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $4,200
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 555 g/mi
- EPA class
- Sport Utility Vehicle -
What it costs you to run
$4,082per year
$340per month
938gallons a year
Miles ÷ 16 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 / 19 / 16 | $4,200 | 555 |
| 4.7 L 8-cyl · 5-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 13 / 18 / 15 | $4,450 | 593 |
| 4 L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 13 / 18 / 15 | $4,450 | 593 |
| 4.7 L 8-cyl · 5-speed automatic | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 12 / 17 / 14 | $4,800 | 635 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee FAQ
How many recalls does the 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?
NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns: 15V046000 (air bag), 12V527000 (air bag), 09V117000 (seat), 06V199000 (engine), 02V104000 (fuel system), 02V099000 (air bag), 02V032000 (fuel system), 01V374000 (fuel system), 01V348000 (engine), 01V288000 (electrical). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems?
Owners filed 1,556 complaints with NHTSA. Air bags (496), Visibility (341), Service brakes (196) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee get?
EPA rates the 4 L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic version at 14 city, 19 highway and 16 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
How does the 2002 Grand Cherokee compare with other years?
Among the 1998–2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee model years at least five years old, the 2003 drew the fewest complaints (819) and the 2005 the most (2,051). The 2002 drew 1,556. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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