2002 Jeep Wrangler Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 4%of 108 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 53,846miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the fuel system of the 2002 Jeep Wrangler, 4% of the 108 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 53,846 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 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.
“I was driving on the palisades parkway going about 60 MPH and the accelerator pedal stuck and would not return to idle. I was able tp pull to side of road and shut vehicle off. When vehicle was restarted the idle was over 4000 rpms. I am an ase certified mechanic and on inspection found the throttle body seized open. Throttle body will need to be replaced. This could have been very serious if traffic was heavy or an inexperienced person was behind the wheel.”
NHTSA complaint #10544565, filed 2013-09, 165,280 miles“The 2002 Jeep Wrangler caught on fire while driving on i270 around st louis and burned to the ground. The fire started underneath the vehicle. I have before and after pictures. Complete pictures of the vehicle after the fire. R.a. Bott, special investigator for Jeep, claimed no malfunction by Jeep. This was a fuel line explosion in that the fuel line ended up with a pin hole leak and sprayed fuel on the catalytic converter and the Wrangler caught fire and blew up minutes after I got off the road. …”
NHTSA complaint #10462215, filed 2012-06, 53,846 miles“Last night a fire truck (hook and ladder) showed up in my driveway. I went out to see what was going on. As I walked out the door I noticed three firemen looking under and around my 2002 Jeep Wrangler. When I asked what was going on the firemen indicated that there was a strong smell of gas reported by on of my neighbors! Turn out the smell was gasoline and was indeed originating from my 2002 Jeep Wrangler. …”
NHTSA complaint #10145121, filed 2005-12, 33,000 miles“At start up, vehicle shakes and sounds like injectors are missing, not taken to dealer yet. Vehicle taken to dealer 3 times, however dealership cannot duplicate problem. Vehicle boggs and runs rough/hesitates when cold. Rear portion of soft top located near bottom of tailgate has gap. Rear weatherstrip adjusted.”
NHTSA complaint #8011477, filed 2002-06Related recalls
- 02V104000Apr 8, 2002On 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…Covers: Jeep Wrangler 2000–2002, Grand Cherokee 1999–2002, Cherokee 2000–2001
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 25% |
| 2025 | 24 | 33% |
| 2024 | 195 | 26% |
| 2023 | 67 | 18% |
| 2022 | 73 | 18% |
| 2021 | 142 | 15% |
| 2020 | 43 | 7% |
| 2019 | 10 | 1% |
| 2018 | 21 | 1% |
| 2017 | 15 | 5% |
| 2016 | 14 | 3% |
| 2015 | 15 | 3% |
| 2014 | 19 | 3% |
| 2013 | 33 | 5% |
| 2012 | 45 | 5% |
| 2011 | 99 | 20% |
| 2010 | 228 | 33% |
| 2009 | 80 | 22% |
| 2008 | 140 | 16% |
| 2007 | 114 | 20% |
| 2006 | 479 | 66% |
| 2005 | 448 | 69% |
| 2004 | 12 | 6% |
| 2003 | 11 | 11% |
| 2002 | 4 | 4% |
| 2001 | 7 | 4% |
| 2000 | 11 | 4% |
| 1999 | 6 | 3% |
| 1998 | 20 | 8% |
| 1997 | 58 | 14% |
| 1995 | 13 | 6% |
| 1994 | 38 | 25% |
| 1993 | 32 | 30% |
| 1992 | 25 | 32% |
| 1991 | 18 | 24% |
| 1990 | 20 | 25% |
| 1989 | 19 | 31% |
| 1988 | 16 | 32% |
| 1987 | 14 | 37% |
Other parts of the 2002 Jeep Wrangler
26 complaintsSuspension
19 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsTires
6 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Jeep Wrangler
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology