2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Heater Core Problems
- 30
- 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 30 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- passenger side · 14 records
- blend door · 10 records
- only cold · 7 records
- heater core · 7 records
- blend doors · 5 records
- stopped working · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 12 |
| 30–60k mi | 12 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Heater Core
The blend doors on my 2002 grand jeep cherokee have broken and no heat to defroster or to interior car. Jeep mixed problem in 2004 models but refuses to issue a recall. This is a major problem/safety issue since windshield will not defrost and cause potential accident. Many people have left messages to your website about this over the yrs. Why are you not doing anything? Does someone have to die first? I guess so.…
ODI 10221572
Heater Core
Broken blend doors and actuator in heating system on 2002 jeep grand cherokee. *tr
ODI 10212869
Heater Core
Heating/ac non-functioning. Blows only cold air. Jeep grand cherokee 2002. Started @ 75,000 mi with only cold air on passenger side, 1 year later only cold air both sides. Jeep dealer wants $1200 to replace a "blend door" behind the glove compartment. Many other jeep owners with same problem. *tr
ODI 10215095
Electrical Heating Element · Fan/Motor · Heater Core
I own a 2002 jeep grand cherokee overland with 44,500 miles. The events leading up to the failure of the ventilation system were (1) rapid fogging of front windshield,(2) fogging of front passenger windows,(3) failure of passenger heat while still maintaining driver heat function, and (4) only cold air release on passenger side of jeep. Consequently,(1) the windshield and front windows do not defog, and (2) no heat…
ODI 10217730
Fan/Motor · Heater Core
I have a 2002 jeep grand cherokee limited and always heard noises from the vent since i bought the jeep, got it checked out when it was under warranty and they did something to the actuator. A little over a year ago i had coolant leaking into my car on the passenger side, had to get a new heater core ($800) then when they finished no heat was coming out, it was the blend door so they had to redo all the work in…
ODI 10209944
Heater Core
Heat doesn't work at all and the ventilation system creaks loudly. *tr
ODI 10213135
Air Conditioner · Cooling System · Fan/Motor · Heater Core
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 jeep grand cherokee. The contact noticed that the heating and cooling system did not work. She called the local dealer and they instructed her to bring the vehicle in for inspection. While driving at an unknown speed to the dealer, she noticed freon rising from the instrument panel. As a result, other components of the engine and engine cooling system began to fail. The air conditioning…
ODI 10211899
Cooling System · Heater Core
First there was the recall on the electric radiator fan, and now consequently the heater, or blower doesn't produce hot air. There has been multiple hundreds of these similar problems within the past year check this link to secure the validity of this argument http://www.topix.com/forum/autos/jeep-grand-cherokee/tserat48371icob68/p14. *tr
ODI 10210987
Heater Core
We own a 2002 jeep grand cherokee. The heating system stopped blowing hot air. When we took it in to the dealership they informed us that the blend doors were not functioning. They said this is a common problem on the jeeps and that cost to repair it would be in the neighborhood of $1200. Apparently the entire dash needs to be removed and this takes 6hrs of labor to accomplish. *tr
ODI 10206981
Heater Core
My heat stopped working in my vehicle and i can not defrost my windows. *tr
ODI 10207409
Heater Core
My jeep 2000 grand cherokee suddenly will produce no heat, this is a safety concern since the windows will not defog and can create serious visibility problems. The heating system will only blow cold air, which can suddenly create condensation on the window and entirely obscure visibility. There were no events leading up to the failure, it just stopped working. Upon a short bit of research, it seems to be a very…
Crash reported
ODI 10207097
Heater Core
Heat not working on driver's side of car. Blower works sporadically and when it does work, cold air coming out of driver and center blowers. Heat does come out passenger side. Without defrost cannot drive vehicle in the cold. Had to bring in for service, just got $900 estimate to replace blend door and actuator. Have no choice but to pay this due to the climate i live in. This 2002 jeep grand cherokee has 71,00…
ODI 10206608
Heater Core
The heater does not work on my jeep, it blows cold air. I took it to a dealer and it will cost me anywhere from $1,600 to $1,800 to repair the blend doors. I see on many web sites that this is an extremely common problem. Why has jeep not stood up and taken responsibility for this faulty equipment? I am a 20 year old and i do not have the income for the payment , insurance and the costly repair. *tr
ODI 10205474
Heater Core
No heat from the passengers side of dual climate control systems well as odd odor. Would not clear the windshield of condensation. Jeep dealer recommended replacing the control unit ($500 plus labor) turns out the passenger side blend door was broken and the heater had to be replaced. The whole dash had to be removed, a $1200 - $2100 dealer job. I had the system repaired for about $850 at a private repair facility.…
ODI 10205789
Heater Core
Heating sysytem problem in my 2002 jeep grand cherokee limited (no heat at all). *tr
ODI 10209583
Heater Core
The dual-zone climate control on the jeep grand cherokee overland stopped working. The 2 vents in the center of the dashboard respond to the climate control settings, and blow the appropriate temperature air. The remaining 3 vents in the dash, and 2 additional floor vents only blow air that is the temperature of the outside air. , in the summer time, 2 vents blow cold air, and the remaining 5 blow hot air. And in…
ODI 10194852
Heater Core
Blend door failure 2002 jeep grand cherokee. I have no heat on the passenger side. The passenger side of windshield forms ice, and dangerously impairing my vision, not to mention, it is cold in the vehicle cabin. Shame on crysler for not fixing a known problem. *ak
ODI 10187075
Electrical Heating Element · Heater Core
On january 22, 2007, i heard a "cracking" noise under the dash as i started my jeep in the morning. Later that morning it became apparent that it was not possible to get any heat in the cabin, nor was it possible to defrost the windshield. After trying various settings, all that can be achieved is to blow cold (ambient) air (currently 4f) out of the various vents/defroster. This does very, very little to remove…
ODI 10182630
Heater Core
On nov. 29, 2006, purchased used 2002 jeep grand cherokee ltd. With 49,723 miles from chrysler dealer. On dec. 2, 2006, tried to use passenger heating and cooling. Could get only cold air. Windows would fog and be unable to clear causing visibility and safety problem in addition to heating issue. Took back to dealer who refused to warranty problem and quoted $1047 to replace "blend door." took to second chrysler…
ODI 10181022
Fan/Motor · Heater Core
Replacement of broken blend door and leaking heater core. *jb
ODI 10186955
Heater Core
Problem started right after i purchased my 2002 jeep grand cherokee limited in oct 2006. Passenger side heat vents started blowing really cold air. Took it to a mechanic..he said the blend doors were bad. It was not covered under warranty. Well i got the dealership i bought the jeep from to pay for it which was around $900. Well then in jan 2008 my heat started turning on and off by itself. Finally yesterday 1/30/08…
ODI 10216466
Heater Core
Blend door assembly and heater core failed on 2002 jeep grand cherokee. Resulted in loss of defroster for front winshield which resulted in loss of vision through windshield. Replaced heater core, blend door assembly, actuator, and recirculation door assembly. *nm
ODI 10174807
Heater Core
The heater has stopped working blowing only cold air out of the vents, doesn't properly defrost windows, so when driving on cold days the window fogs up causing a hazard, very difficult to see, almost hit some other cars because of the lack of visibility. Not to mention driving in a freezing car with my young child. *tr
ODI 10206947
Heater Core
My jeep seems to be in need of a heater core replacement which is expensive to fix from what i understand. I feel that this is a major safety issue because everytime we get in the car to drive, the windshield is completely fogged up, the defroster doesn't work, heater doesn't work, but the a/c does. I constantly have to fill up the antifreeze, and i cant help but wonder if the fumes being emitted from the windshield…
ODI 10156462
Heater Core
I own a 2002 jeep grand cherokee limited with 51,400 miles on it. The events leading up to the failure of the ventilation system were (1) rapid fogging of front windshield, (2) fogging of front passenger windows, (3) failure of passenger heat while still maintaining driver heat function, and (4) only cold air release on passenger side of jeep. Consequently, (1) the windshield and front windows do not defog, and (2)…
ODI 10179528