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 · Fan · Power Train · Seal · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2002 jeep grand cherokee. Consumer writes in regards to several expenses related to vehicle and requests reimbursement *tgw the consumer stated the front brakes which included the rotors master cylinder, left rear seal axle, bearing, snap ring had to be replaced more than once on different occasions. Also, the vehicle broke down on several occasions and smoke was emitting from the vehicle on one of those occasions.…
ODI 10433379
Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System · Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Hub · Hydraulic Power Assist System · Latch · Unknown Or Other · Valve
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 /…
ODI 10140626
Electrical System
My 2002 jigs special edition w/ v8 4x4 has an unidentified electric problem. 3 times so far in 2005 when trying to start the jeep the system goes completely dark. No electricity at all. It won't start, the lights won't work, the remote won't work. You can't even jump start it. The first time the dealer replaced the battery (even though i replaced it 8 months prior). The second time it started when the tow truck…
ODI 10141644
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would stall intermittently without warning. Also, the contact mentioned that when driving over 50 mph the lights and gauges on the instrumental panel stutter. In addition, the vehicle jerk forward and hesitated whenever the failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on multiple occasions. The…
ODI 10630547
12v/24v/48v Battery · Catalytic Convertor · Control Module (Tcm, Pcm) · Electrical System · Emission Control · Fan · Shock Absorber
The cooling fan blade just broke while stopped at a light. It made the car thump i thought someone hit us but the fan blades broke the fan shrode and put dents all in the radiator and broke the fan guard. This vechile has had many of the same problems due to the electrical system. We lease the jeep and have put $$$ in it because they would not take it back as a lemon with in the 2 years. I still hear a beep coming…
ODI 10125568
Electrical System
My 2002 jeep grand cherokee limited is blowing cold air out the passenger side and makes a creaking sound in the dash even when the vehicle is off. *nm
ODI 10175717
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Automatic Transmission · Electrical System · Interior Lighting · Shock Absorber
Electrical problems, check engine light, beep under dash, dome lights coming on, radio goes off, all dash lights(abs, brake,etc.). Transmission problems 3 times in shop for slipping and leaking seals. Leaking at pan, output seal and, drive train they changed seals and 1 month later output seal was leaking again. Govern assembly was replaced 8/3/03 along with solenoid, transduce. Faulty batteries. Shocks all leaking…
ODI 10064540
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
The vehicle experienced problem since it was leased. There were engine and electrical trouble. The vehicle had been back to the dealer many times. *ak *sc
Crash reported
ODI 10053499
Automatic Transmission · Electrical System · Engine · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
My wife & i were driving on i-95 south when my jeep grand cherokee's check engine light came on but before we could do anything it shifted from drive to 2nd gear and went from 60mph to around 25mph while we were still in the 3rd inside lane of a 3 lane hwy so we proceded to pull off the hwy and check out the truck and also let it sit for awhile and in doing so the lite went off so we proceded to get back on and go…
ODI 10050907
Electrical System · Gasoline · Seat Heater/Cooler · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
Purchased november 2001, had two recalls for fuel system within two months, dealer told me there was previous recall fixed before i purchased. Engine safety warning light has come on and stayed on several days on seven (7) separate occasions. Dealer claims not to worry cannot figure out why. Plus seat heater went out and had to be replaced, interior heater stopped working except defrost. I believe they are all…
ODI 10013819
Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System · Electrical System
2002 jeep grand cherokee limited (wj), electrical wires melting at blower motor controller (resistor block) for heater /ac interior fan. Fire hazard as this circuit is hot even when the vehicle is off. Poor contact between the wire female spade connector and the blower motor controller male spade terminal caused excessive heat which resulted in the wires being charred and the blower motor controller housing melting.…
ODI 10367165
Electrical System
Both driver and passengner get a static shock upon exiting vehicle. Dealer and manufacturer were not notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further information.*ak
ODI 8016508
Electrical System
The consumers vehicle was less than a year old but has had three computers replaced. The dealer has not been able to determine the cause of the failures. *nlm
ODI 10017795