2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Engine Problems
- 25
- 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 25 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 6 records
- without warning · 4 records
- check engine · 4 records
- independent mechanic · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 11 |
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
A few instances have occurred where i will be driving and the vehicle engine will immediately shut off as the vehicle is in motion. The electrical components (radio, headlights, dashboard, etc) still function but all gauges stop working. I then have to pull over, put the vehicle in park, and then restart the vehicle. It will then start up right away. On a couple of occasions, the vehicle engine has started back up…
ODI 11196696
Engine · Exterior Lighting · Fuel/Propulsion System
I was driving when all of a sudden my vehicle cut off in the middle of traffic. Also, sunday morning i was driving to church when my vehicle would not start. I was told my a mechanic (not on duty) that it could be my fuel pump, wiring or catalytic converter. Please look into this matter as soon as possible.
ODI 11170686
Engine
Engine dies without warning while stopped and moving. The gauges go crazy. The gas gauge indicates empty even though there's half of tank full. Did tune up, replaced spark plugs and ignition coil, gas filter.
ODI 11098940
Engine · Unknown Or Other
While driving or stationary the engine shuts down on me. It starts again after i wait about an hour or more. I bought this car from the original owner in december 2017. She had all the recalls fixed except for the airbag. Since owning this car i have only driven it 3 times. Granted i took a few months to put it on the road as the weather was cold. I've had extensive work done on it. Tune up, new transmission, belts,…
ODI 11206984
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to kelly jeep chrysler dodge ram ([redacted], emmaus, pa 18049 [redacted]), but the failure was unable to be determined because the vehicle was unable to start. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was…
ODI 11045935
Electrical System · Engine
Just had the eniter exaust system replaced due to the cats were plugged . Replaced cats and all o2 sensors with factory oem's and now the car give 3 different codes , p0141, p0138, p1499 . After the codes showed up took back to shop and had to replace all the o2 senors again to the tune of $500.00 plus labor. And went to drive and get tested only to fail again, for bank 1 sensor 2 high voltage detected. Now shop is…
ODI 11015011
Engine · Horn
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and the check engine indicator illuminated. The contact also stated that the horn did not work. The vehicle was towed to a used car lot for the first failure. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic, but the contact was unsure if the vehicle had been diagnosed. The contact did not speak to a chrysler…
ODI 11003101
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes
The engine cranks and runs fine but after you drive for a while the engine shuts off. It happens while you are driving or coming to a stop. It is random. It usually starts back up and runs fine until next time. When the engine dies, you do not have steering assist or brake assist. It is very hard to steer it off the road. A woman may have a hard time steering it or stopping it. I don't let my wife drive our jeep…
ODI 10984921
Engine
While driving the engine will shut off without warning causing a loss of control of the vehicle. The vehicle has a new battery and all electrical functions of the vehicle work except the engine. Vehicle may restart after a period of time. This has happened at all speeds and driving conditions while in driving lanes. City, highway, intersections.
ODI 10816199
Air Bags · Engine
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2002 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 06v119000 (engine and engine cooling) and 15v046000 (air bags). The parts had not been supplied by the dealer to receive the repairs for longer than six months. The manufacturer was unable to provide a reasonable time frame to schedule the repair. The contact had not experienced a failure.…
ODI 10854883
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 jeep grand cherokee. While the vehicle was parked, a warning chime activated and the check gauges warning indicator illuminated. The contact mentioned that smoke started emitting from under the engine compartment. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and the vin was not included in…
ODI 10703177
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes
The engine stopped while driving took it to a mechanic and they said all fluids were filled it was just a "bad engine" i paid 2700 dollars to have engine replaced . The truck still wasn't running right it was having trouble starting took it to the mechanic and he changed the fuel pump 700 dollars . The truck still dose not run right ive had brake lines replaced that broke with no impact or accident ive been told the…
ODI 10744080
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that after attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle backfired and failed to start. In addition, the contact stated that warning lights on the instrument panel illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 170,000.
ODI 10692419
Engine
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 jeep cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
ODI 10682357
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
I started my car and put it in r car suddenly accelerated backwards i put my feet on the brake and car continued back i could not shut engine off and attempted to shift into neutral when car surged forward. Again with my feet on the brake pushing as hard as i could car went through 3 walls of my home before stopping. Car is total loss in possession of geico claim # [xxx] at geico tl lot in florida. I will also be…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10637567
Air Bags · Engine
Air bag light illuminated. Dealer stated open recall for air bag module and front sensors. No parts available. We care driving an unsafe vehicle with no support from dealer. We need a safe vehicle to drive. Dealer also denied recall for faulty fuel tank in event of rear collision. We have a check engine code directly related to fuel venting/purge system. Dealer will not repair. In summary we have an unsafe vehicle…
ODI 10744523
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was unable to be restarted and was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the crank shaft position sensor had failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 175,000. !....updated…
ODI 10574758
Engine
While driving on the highway at a slow rate of speed (5 mph) due to a traffic jam, my vehicle overheated. Once towed off the highway, the mechanic diagnosed a fan failure for the radiator which caused the vehicle to overheat. Subsequently there may be damage to the engine caused by the fan failure. I researched this and discovered a recall issued (8/2006) by daimler chrysler for the electric radiator fan (safety…
ODI 10563654
Engine
This jeep had the 4.7l v8 engine. Jeep was running fine, never had any issues with leaking fluids, etc.or any engine issues at all. Went to a friends house for a couple hours and when i went to leave, the vehicle started very rough and had no power - hitting the brake to change gears would stall the engine. Diagnostic testing showed no compression in the first cylinder. I was unable to pay to have my engine torn…
ODI 10714078
Air Bags · Engine · Service Brakes
Chrysler has issued over 10 recalls on my 2002 jeep grand cherokee and have failed to complete any of the required recall service. They have not received any parts from their suppliers to replace the defective parts covered under the recall. The amount of affected vehicles are over 950.000 chrysler has still failed to resolve any of the outstanding recalls on my vehicle, and has not offered substitute transportation…
ODI 10513077
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 jeep grand cherokee laredo. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. The failure recurred several times. The failure and current mileage was 98,000.
ODI 10472755
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 jeep grand cherokee. While parked, the contact noticed a leak around the radiator and determined that the radiator was cracked. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic advised the contact that the ignition needed to be cleaned and the radiator would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not…
ODI 10485117
Engine
We were driving jeep on highway and all was normal. We stopped for fuel and when we started the car it idled very rough and started smoking. Shut car off and upon inspection the rocker arm had been pushed through the valve cover. Appears to be damage to valve but do not know extent of damage yet. Engine had approx. 108,000 miles on it. *tr
ODI 10462917
Air Bags · Engine
Was driving and all of a sudden the air bag light and check engine light came on. Now they wont go off. Check engine light has been hooked up to computer but all it says is that there's an emissions leak but no one can find it. The air bag light wont go off. *tr
ODI 10494853
Air Bags · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v460000 (air bags) and 06v199000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a…
ODI 10938711