2002 Jeep Wrangler Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 7%of 108 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 71,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2002 Jeep Wrangler, 7% of the 108 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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 2002 Jeep Wrangler tj x, frame rails rotted from the inside out on both the sides and rear curve up of the frame. It was difficult to realize that it was rotting because it rotted from the inside out. While on the outside of the frame looks perfectly fine and paint was still well coated, it was rotting from the inside. The problem did not disclose itself until the bracket got the spring are the axle attaches to the frame broke off when the rot from the inside made it all the way through. When it broke off, it caused my vehicle to crash. …”
NHTSA complaint #11242713, filed 2019-08, 123,000 miles“I know the Jeep is a 2002, but this rusting, to be this bad, had to have started awhile ago. I went to have two new tires installed and was told by the shop that they could not jack or lift the vehicle due to the rust. This is part of the frame, god forbid if it would have failed. It is so rusted that I can put my finger through the frame in spots. I do not use the Jeep for off road activities nor park it in the ocean. I also wash the road salt off during the winter. I have included pictures of the rusted pass side and the not too rusted driver side. This is just an around town vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #11029924, filed 2017-09, 146,839 miles“The frame is rotting terribly and the front control arms are about to crack off and the trans/skid plate has already rusted through causing the transfer case and trans to fall off of the frame, vehicle was city driving when this happend”
NHTSA complaint #11233297, filed 2019-07, 102 miles“Frame is rusty, not just the outside but is rusting in thick layers of scale from the inside out. Appears to be no drainage holes in bottom side of the frame, while having holes in the side of the frame allowing salt, sand, and whatever road chemicals an entry point while by design restricts the drainage of such elements. The vehicle is still operational, but only a matter of time till structure failure. Won't be seeing the roads this winter.”
NHTSA complaint #10783065, filed 2015-10“Floor heater does not warm near center console creating an annoying cold draft on right leg. It's very uncomfortable and creates an uncomfortable driving experience.”
NHTSA complaint #10002933, filed 2003-01Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 25% |
| 2025 | 13 | 18% |
| 2024 | 129 | 17% |
| 2023 | 58 | 16% |
| 2022 | 65 | 16% |
| 2021 | 134 | 14% |
| 2020 | 59 | 10% |
| 2019 | 64 | 9% |
| 2018 | 213 | 12% |
| 2017 | 40 | 13% |
| 2016 | 57 | 12% |
| 2015 | 60 | 13% |
| 2014 | 50 | 8% |
| 2013 | 74 | 11% |
| 2012 | 54 | 6% |
| 2011 | 33 | 7% |
| 2010 | 42 | 6% |
| 2009 | 19 | 5% |
| 2008 | 39 | 4% |
| 2007 | 21 | 4% |
| 2006 | 12 | 2% |
| 2005 | 11 | 2% |
| 2004 | 7 | 4% |
| 2003 | 4 | 4% |
| 2002 | 8 | 7% |
| 2001 | 13 | 8% |
| 2000 | 9 | 4% |
| 1999 | 9 | 4% |
| 1998 | 16 | 6% |
| 1997 | 15 | 4% |
| 1995 | 6 | 3% |
| 1994 | 2 | 1% |
| 1993 | 2 | 2% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1990 | 1 | 1% |
| 1989 | 2 | 3% |
| 1988 | 1 | 2% |
| 1987 | 2 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2002 Jeep Wrangler
26 complaintsSuspension
19 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsTires
6 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsFuel 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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