2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,476 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 38,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the tires of the 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 1% of the 1,476 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My daughters Jeep just failed state inspection due to severe cracking of the tire next to the rim. All 4 tires are goodyear wrangler st 225/75/16 104s. The tread depth is still very good however they will not pass state inspection due to the large cracks totally around the rims. A tech at the local Jeep store told me that this is a huge problem with these tires. He stated that this problem goes way back.the local goodyear dealer (sullivan tire) will not do anything to help. Goodyear used to be one of the best tires, what happened? …”
NHTSA complaint #10595420, filed 2014-06, 81,695 miles“My daughter was returning home to madison, al from auburn university, alabama using interstate I-65 north. Just outside of birmingham, al at mile marker 170 she had a blowout of the right rear tire. The tire tread seemed to completely separate from the sidewall all around the tire. The tire was completely useless. The tire was on a Jeep Grand Cherokee overland with full time four wheel drive, which we believe helped my daughter come to a safe stop on the highway median. The tire was a goodyear wrangler sr a p235/65 r17 DOT mk87 dywr 0506. …”
NHTSA complaint #10255929, filed 2009-01, 85,450 miles“This is my 4th Jeep. Here is a little background on this issue. I purchased a 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee, the overland edition. The dealership pushed buying a used certified Jeep vehicle! They mentioned the extended warranty that would take care of any issues that the Jeep had during the last years of my ownership. I went in the dealership looking to purchase a new vehicle but they told me all the added benefits / value from buying from the used Jeep facility! The warranty: as mentioned I purchased the warranty sold by Jeep at the local dealership. …”
NHTSA complaint #10140626, filed 2005-10, 25,000 miles“Dt: the chrome rims that were an option on the vehicle, on the inside metal corroded and peeled off. Already talked to the dealer, and the manufacturer noticed this . Just this week. The tires are goodyear, wranglers. The tires now are michelin tires which were changed at 50,000 miles. The wheel or rim hubs had to be broken off because they were rusted out due to corrosion.”
NHTSA complaint #10120539, filed 2005-06, 92,000 miles“The rear driver's side tire blew out while driving at 50 MPH and the other 3 tires formed bubbles in the sidewall. Manufacturer replaced all tires, including the spare tire. There were bubbles on the inside and outside.”
NHTSA complaint #10042032, filed 2003-10, 12,000 milesTires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 1 | 0% |
| 2022 | 1 | 0% |
| 2021 | 1 | 0% |
| 2020 | 1 | 0% |
| 2018 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 | 2 | 0% |
| 2014 | 2 | 0% |
| 2013 | 11 | 1% |
| 2012 | 10 | 1% |
| 2011 | 3 | 0% |
| 2010 | 5 | 4% |
| 2009 | 9 | 7% |
| 2008 | 19 | 3% |
| 2007 | 20 | 2% |
| 2006 | 13 | 1% |
| 2005 | 19 | 1% |
| 2004 | 9 | 1% |
| 2003 | 5 | 1% |
| 2002 | 9 | 1% |
| 2001 | 8 | 1% |
| 2000 | 12 | 1% |
| 1999 | 20 | 1% |
| 1998 | 13 | 1% |
| 1997 | 16 | 2% |
| 1996 | 35 | 4% |
| 1995 | 21 | 3% |
| 1994 | 14 | 2% |
| 1993 | 13 | 2% |
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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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