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2002 Jeep Wrangler Electrical system Problems

Complaints
7about this part
Share
6%of 108 total for the year
Median mileage
24,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the electrical system of the 2002 Jeep Wrangler, 6% of the 108 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 24,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

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.

“Rapid sudden acceleration, Jeep did not stall, would not shut off with only brake applied. Consequences , vehicle drug my husband more than 30 feet causing injuries that resulted in his death. Please help me find out why this vehicle did not stall.”

NHTSA complaint #10108088, filed 2005-01, 10,000 miles

“While driving in cold weather at low speeds the vehicle shut off. Vehicle experienced hard start up ( no response in gauges but starter turns over with no cranking). Eventually the vehicle would start but would cut off 2-4 times while driving at varying speeds.”

NHTSA complaint #10115170, filed 2005-05, 24,000 miles

“S10 appropriate handling- letter to the secretary from constituent re sharing the copy of a response from general motors (GM), regarding ignition switches. The consumer discovered the ignition key vibrated out of the ignition switch. The consumer stated once he removed the extra keys from the key ring, and pushed the key in several times, when hitting potholes, the problem ceased.”

NHTSA complaint #10638923, filed 2014-09

“The contact owns a 2002 Jeep Wrangler. While driving 75 MPH, the vehicle would jerk, but not shut off. On occasion, the vehicle would jerk and lose power. However, after restarting the vehicle, the power would return. The check engine warning light illuminated. The repair shop stated that the cam sensor needed to be replaced. The sensor was replaced, but the failure continued. The cam sensor was replaced again, as well as the coil module and spark plugs. The current mileage is 91,000 and failure mileage was 81,000. Updated 02/08/08.”

NHTSA complaint #10196762, filed 2007-07, 81,000 miles

“Nhtsa recall 02 v 075 000 manufacturer's recall b07 concerning/ignition switch: dealer is uninterested in recall, and did not acknowledge when parts would be in. David o neal chrysler in raleigh, nc; phone 19/872-5500. Feel free to provide any further infromation.”

NHTSA complaint #8012275, filed 2002-06

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026325%
20253953%
202442156%
202319853%
202217342%
202130832%
202018330%
201915120%
201826815%
20174514%
20165712%
20158117%
20148212%
201310316%
201214818%
20118317%
20108613%
2009359%
200817820%
20078215%
2006264%
2005203%
2004126%
200399%
200276%
20013722%
2000239%
19995325%
19985822%
1997143%
1995136%
199443%
199366%
199268%
199179%
199045%
1989711%
198848%
1987411%

Other parts of the 2002 Jeep Wrangler

Body and structure
26 complaints
Suspension
19 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
14 complaints
Air bags
13 complaints
Steering
10 complaints
Other or unknown
8 complaints
Brakes
7 complaints
Tires
6 complaints
Seat belts
5 complaints
Engine
4 complaints
Engine cooling
4 complaints
Fuel system
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2002 Jeep Wrangler

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology