2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,476 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 25,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the wheels of the 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 1% of the 1,476 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,000 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.
“'scraping' noise in front end when turning. Unable to find cause, southview chevrolet said it was 'normal' in all jeeps. After searching the web, I found a discussion page for jeeps. After much research, I was told the fluid in the front axle was not full. I went to another Jeep dealers, explained the problem and showed them the report. It was resolved and there were no futher issues with the axle. Southview chev. Is now defunct after the owner cheated clients out of millions of dollars. Several more issues with my 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee overland are to follow...”
NHTSA complaint #10466933, filed 2012-07, 3,401 miles“The wheels on my 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 17 chrome plated aluminum. Oem wheels are corroding. This corrosion is seen on the exterior of the wheel and when I was having problems with them holding air I took it to sears to have the problem corrected. When the tire was removed from the wheel itself, the tech called me over and showed me that the wheel is corroding along the entire surface where it meets with the tire. It appears that the chrome plating was and had peeled off allowing the corrosion to start and the air to leak. …”
NHTSA complaint #10178348, filed 2007-01, 83,000 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“Factory 17 rouge chrome plated wheels have hairline cracks in the chrome between the spokes. Do not know if safe to drive because this cracking of the chrome may be stress cracks in the aluminum wheel. The car a 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee only has 9,000 miles on it. Jeep dealer says the cracking chrome/wheel is not under warranty but stops short of telling me why it happened and if it is a safety problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10041383, filed 2003-10, 8,500 milesWheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 1 | 0% |
| 2023 | 3 | 1% |
| 2022 | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 | 7 | 2% |
| 2020 | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 9 | 1% |
| 2017 | 4 | 1% |
| 2016 | 6 | 2% |
| 2015 | 15 | 1% |
| 2014 | 21 | 1% |
| 2013 | 8 | 1% |
| 2012 | 10 | 1% |
| 2011 | 5 | 0% |
| 2010 | 5 | 4% |
| 2009 | 10 | 7% |
| 2008 | 5 | 1% |
| 2007 | 8 | 1% |
| 2006 | 4 | 0% |
| 2005 | 5 | 0% |
| 2004 | 11 | 1% |
| 2003 | 3 | 0% |
| 2002 | 12 | 1% |
| 2001 | 5 | 1% |
| 2000 | 4 | 0% |
| 1999 | 8 | 0% |
| 1998 | 6 | 1% |
| 1997 | 4 | 0% |
| 1996 | 6 | 1% |
| 1995 | 5 | 1% |
| 1994 | 4 | 1% |
| 1993 | 2 | 0% |
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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