2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Electrical System Problems
- 63
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 63 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 3 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 8 records
- electrical system · 6 records
- passenger side · 5 records
- without warning · 5 records
- diagnosed repaired · 5 records
- repaired failure · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 16 |
| 150–400k mi | 12 |
| 30–60k mi | 8 |
| 60–100k mi | 7 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Seats
I own a 2002 jeep grand cherokee overland. Recently, i have had problems with my drivers side heated seat. Yesterday, it got extremely hot so i shut if off for fear of a fire or being burnt, and today it is not working at all. Because of this, i am also concerned about the safety of the passenger heated seat. I found out from a dealer that there is a recall on this particular issue, but my vin number is not covered.…
ODI 10562920
Air Bags · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 jeep grand cherokee. While parked, the vehicle failed to start and the key remained in the off position. The air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v046000 (air bags); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the…
ODI 10721684
Air Bags · Electrical System · Seat Belts
Safety recall m35/nhtsa 12v-527 orc module airbag light is "on" and "seat belt" lights. Warning lights are on and do not go off. I took the car to the dealership in roswell, n.m. And they informed me the parts were unavailable and that chrysler would contact me. To date this has not happened. The danger is a inadvertent deployment of the front airbags.. Damage to the computer chip. The problem has now involved the…
ODI 10515459
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving, burning fumes were emitted into the vehicle. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact realized that a resistor under the dash board started to melt. The contact also mentioned that the heated seat and heater malfunctioned and were no longer operable. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the…
Fire reported
ODI 10496343
Air Bags · Electrical System
Chrysler announced a recall of my 2002 jeep grand cherokees m35/nhtsa 12v-527 informing me that there was "a small chance of an electrical overstress could occur and if this overstress condition occur, it could cause damage to the orc computer chip causing the airbag light to illuminate, followed almost immediately by an inadvertent deployment of the front or side airbag! Inadvertent deployment of the airbags may…
ODI 10498260
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine And Engine Cooling
I was driving on university approaching the stop light on 66th st in lubbock tx, as slowing down from approximately 35 mph, i heard an overwhelming loud bang come from the front of the jeep, it shook the entire vehicle it felt like i had hit someones car. I was getting leaving lubbock headed home to plainview. Me and my daughter stopped at walmart where i left my vehicle idling for no more than three to ten minutes…
ODI 10472494
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Fuel/Propulsion System
Vehicle was in motion and kept stalling on highway and city streets. Another computer was installed but didn't solve the problem. The throttle position, idle air control, and map sensors were replaced. Vehicle had hard start problem and the fuel injectors and fuel filter were replaced. Started vehicle in driveway and heard popping noises and it automatically shut down. The coli pack had to be replaced. Numerous…
ODI 10808677
Air Bags · Electrical System · Seats
My power steering went out, the air conditioner quit working, the air bags light will not go off, headlights come on and off when no one is in the vehicle, the electrical sensors are inoperable, and the heated seats get too hot, or not work at all. I have yet to receive any recalls for my 2002 jeep grand cherokee overland. I would like to know why i have not received any recall notices for the problems that have…
ODI 10532485
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the instrument panel failed. The manufacturer was notified who stated the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 01v288000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 195,000.
ODI 10499294
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Turn signals only work intermittently. I have seen numerous reports of this as a problem with jeep grand cherokee laredo vehicles made in 2002 and 2003, possibly other years. This absolutely should be under recall. Please take this into consideration. Thank you. *tr
ODI 10430422
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Visibility · Wiring
Electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash. Nhtsa campaign id number : 01v288000 my 2002 jeep grand cherokee is having electrical issues of this nature. Car lost directionals and heater/defroster, brake lights on highway. All electrical related. *tr
ODI 10374669
Air Bags · Electrical System · Power Train
This jeep has failed me in every way possible. Its unsafe and unreliable. At 68k the transmission went out in the middle of a dangerous highway almost wrecked, jeep said sorry warranty ran out at 65k. All 4 windows have fell out with a bang, multiple sensors have gone out, relay sensor, all shocks that hold up hood and lift gates have failed. Radiator sprung a leak on monday and parking brake failed/broke/took it in…
ODI 10523449
Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System · Electrical System · Steering
The heater failed in my 2002 jeep grand cherokee. This is apparently a very common problem in this model. Previously the seat heaters overheated and the power steering hose failed. *tr
ODI 10324397
Electrical System · Seats
Driver's side heated seat got extremely hot and has since quit working. Called dealer and chrysler/jeep and both say it is not covered under the current recall #j14. I see where there are 17 under the "seat" heading of component and others under the electrical heading. This should be a recall someday and soon. *tr
ODI 10300137
Electrical System
Key won't turn in ignition, steering wheel locked, car won't shift out of park. This is the first time i've had this issue. Car had to be towed to auto repair shop. *tr
ODI 10297815
Air Conditioner · Electrical System · Mechanical · Visibility
The heater on my 2002 jeep grand cherokee only works approx. 25% of the time. The person i purchased it from said it only happened to her every so often, but that it had gotten worse. Since i've owned it, it has continued to get progressively worse. I'm concerned as winter is approaching and i'll need to see out the windshield and will need a heat defroster for it living here in nebraska. This is a long known…
ODI 10286061
Electrical System
March of 2009, i told my daughters dad the electrical system were not working right. It started with the electrical door locks that work on and off for days. He came over to switch cars because i didn't feel safe in it. With in two days of him driving it, on his way home from work that night the car caught a fire. I was still making payments on a car i no longer had. I couldn't afford to continued payment and buy…
Fire reported
ODI 10496019
Electrical System
2002 jeep grand cherokee, limited, 4x4 1. I noticed that vehicles hvac is not functioning correctly. Could cause some obstructed views in passenger compartment from not working properly. 2. Failure occurs everyday when vehicle is running 3. I'm currently in the process of repairing this defect. *tr
ODI 10251430
Electrical System
I bought my 02 jeep grand cherokee in 05 with about 50,000 miles on it. Sometime in 08 the blower motor started working off and on. After about 3 years i did some research and found that the most likely cause was the blower motor resister. After checking, i notice that the resistor harness had been melted. I did some more research and found that this was quite common. This should be a recall item because this is a…
ODI 10432466
Electrical System · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contacts owns a 2002 jeep grand cherokee. Ever since the vehicle was purchased, the contact has experienced brake failure. While driving at various speeds, the brake pedal will extend to the floor as if there were pressure loss. The contact must literally stand on the brake pedal in order to stop the vehicle. Also, the wiring on the instrument panel that controls the air conditioning fan has failed. The…
ODI 10260567
Electrical System
Vehicle would not start. Had it towed to a repair shop and the starter was out. Needed to replace the starter. There are way too many repairs on this vehicle with only 57,000 miles on it. *tr
ODI 10235382
Electrical System · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 jeep grand cherokee. While driving approximately 20 mph, the contact was notified by another driver that his brake lights were out. The contact inspected the vehicle and discovered that when he depressed the brake pedal, the brake lights and parking lights failed. The failure was caused by an electrical defect. The manufacturer stated that they cannot help with the brake failure. The…
ODI 10198389
Electrical System
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 3 mph in reverse, the contact heard a loud pop coming from her vehicle. She discovered that the plastic fan blade on the radiator fan separated. The failure caused damage to the radiator as well as some other parts to which the contact could not recall. The repair will cost $600. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. Daimler chrysler stated that they would…
ODI 10192613
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
Popping and creaking noises behind the dash when using the heating and cooling unit of the 2002 jeep with dual climate. Sometimes doesn't seem to work correctly. *nm
ODI 10175735
Electrical System
Dt*: the contact stated when attempting to stop the vehicle, a loud noise was heard from the front end, and it vibrated. Also, the electric connection to the heater failed causing a lack of heat. The dealer could find no problem with the front of the vehicle. However, the dealer was not contacted about the electrical problem with the heater. *ak
ODI 10175306