2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,476 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 68,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 1% of the 1,476 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 68,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving when all of a sudden my vehicle cut off in the middle of traffic. Also, sunday morning I was driving to church when my vehicle would not start. I was told my a mechanic (not on duty) that it could be my fuel pump, wiring or catalytic converter. Please look into this matter as soon as possible.”
NHTSA complaint #11170686, filed 2019-01, 145,000 miles“It's killing my battery the interior light stays on when vehicle is off and power windows don't work unless driver side door is open while vehicle is on.door open lights flashes when vehicle is running however it is really shut already. I have friends with same type vehicles having same issues.”
NHTSA complaint #10706482, filed 2015-04, 144,154 miles“Several years ago I was pulled over by a police officer because I had no tail/running/turn or brake lights. I immediately had those replaced. Within a month I took my Jeep in for the yearly state inspection and found that I had the same issue. I was told then, that this was a problem with this design of the Jeep, they were very familiar with this problem as I told them about my recent traffic stop and having just gotten it fixed. This very serious problem has persisted extensively! …”
NHTSA complaint #11206752, filed 2019-05, 55,000 miles“The headlights turn on for approximately 10-15 minutes without cause. This occurs with the engine turned off, the key removed, and usually after the Jeep has been parked in the garage and not operated for several hours and sometimes for several days. We have had the problem looked into by the local Jeep dealer who could not find a problem. We have also ensured that the headlight dash switch appears to be working correctly and is positioned correctly.”
NHTSA complaint #10132169, filed 2005-08, 38,000 miles“Jeep parked in the garage no one in it and with the headlight switch in the auto position the lights go on and off by them selves. Sometimes the lights go on and off with the garage door opener. Sometimes they stay on all night and when you come out to leave the battery is dead. I have had this problems sense it was new. The dealer said they cannot fix the problem unless it is there when I bring it in. How many times it happens I'm not sure unless I'm in the garage at the time it happens.”
NHTSA complaint #10192346, filed 2007-06, 1,000 milesExterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 16 | 6% |
| 2023 | 8 | 2% |
| 2022 | 1 | 0% |
| 2021 | 42 | 10% |
| 2020 | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 | 12 | 3% |
| 2018 | 22 | 3% |
| 2017 | 14 | 4% |
| 2016 | 10 | 3% |
| 2015 | 19 | 1% |
| 2014 | 54 | 2% |
| 2013 | 23 | 3% |
| 2012 | 34 | 2% |
| 2011 | 37 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 3 | 2% |
| 2008 | 17 | 2% |
| 2007 | 23 | 2% |
| 2006 | 64 | 5% |
| 2005 | 60 | 3% |
| 2004 | 27 | 2% |
| 2003 | 15 | 2% |
| 2002 | 19 | 1% |
| 2001 | 26 | 3% |
| 2000 | 72 | 5% |
| 1999 | 35 | 2% |
| 1998 | 15 | 1% |
| 1997 | 14 | 1% |
| 1996 | 14 | 2% |
| 1995 | 6 | 1% |
| 1994 | 8 | 1% |
| 1993 | 7 | 1% |
| 1989 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee
486 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
326 complaintsBrakes
179 complaintsEngine cooling
146 complaintsSeats
91 complaintsElectrical system
85 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
58 complaintsFuel system
57 complaintsSteering
41 complaintsVehicle speed control
38 complaintsOther or unknown
35 complaintsEngine
26 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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