2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Recalls
NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns for the 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.
- Air bags › FrontalCovers: Jeep Grand Cherokee 2002–2004, Liberty 2002–2003, Dodge Viper 2003–2004
Reported issue: 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…
Possible 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…
- Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module-inactiveCovers: Jeep Grand Cherokee 2002–2004, Liberty 2002–2003
Reported issue: 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…
Possible 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…
- Seats › Front assembly › Seat heater/coolerCovers: Jeep Grand Cherokee 2001–2004
Reported issue: 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.
Possible 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.
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › FanCovers: Jeep Grand Cherokee 2000, 2002
Reported issue: On certain sport utility vehicles, the plastic blades of the electric motor driven cooling fan may separate and penetrate the shroud.
Possible 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.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › InjectorsCovers: Jeep Grand Cherokee 1999–2002, Wrangler 2000–2002, Cherokee 2000–2001
Reported issue: 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.
Possible 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…
- Air bags › FrontalCovers: Jeep Grand Cherokee 2002
Reported issue: On certain sport utility vehicles, the passenger air bag wiring harness was improperly manufactured.
Possible 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…
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsCovers: Jeep Grand Cherokee 2002
Reported issue: 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.
Possible 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…
- Fuel system, gasoline › DeliveryCovers: Jeep Grand Cherokee 2002
Reported issue: 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.
Possible 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…
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission controlCovers: Jeep Grand Cherokee 2002
Reported issue: 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.
Possible 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…
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dashCovers: Jeep Grand Cherokee 2002, Chrysler PT Cruiser 2002
Reported issue: 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.
Possible 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.
NHTSA investigations
- RQ14001Jeep inadvertent air bag deploymentClosed · May 29, 2014
- EA12005Crash Related Fuel Tank FiresClosed · Jun 12, 2012
- PE10031Crash Related Fuel Tank FiresClosed · Aug 23, 2010
- DP09005Fuel Storage System Crash Related FiresClosed · Nov 6, 2009
- EA05020Fan blade failure (engine cooling fan)Closed · Nov 14, 2005
- PE05039Engine cooling fan blade failureClosed · Jul 13, 2005
- EA01017Roll-away in reverse when parkedClosed · Nov 1, 2001
← All problems reported for the 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.