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2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee repairs by problem area

Engine (33%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (10%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (28%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)

Other (12%)

Chart based on 126 repairs.
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2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (23%)

$100 - $499 (53%)

< $100 (18%)

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Chart based on 40 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Engine not specified

129000 mi Car completely died wile on freeway. Not worth repairing. Head gasket blew 3 years ago. Poor reliability. 
91760 mi

C $500
Leaking coolant around thermostat cap 

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2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

260-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range

US $724 Burning Oil.Nothing was done leaking to much traded in the car.  
135000 mi

US $250
O2 sensor 
US $200 Replace power steering pump 
109000 mi

US $800
Replace heater core 
107000 mi

US $200
Replace Power Steering Pump 
122000 mi

US $60
Replace starter 
123000 mi

US $300
Replace radiator 
125000 mi

US $60
Replace water pump 
159000 mi

US $400
Replaced worn out water pump 
160000 mi

US $500
Radiator had crack in it. Needed replacement 

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2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD

160000 mi

US $350
Vehicle check engine light is on and will not crank on first attempt. Codes indicate multiple cylinder misfire. Replaced ignition coils, spark plugs, MAP sensor, Cam position sensor, Throttle position sensor, Idle air control sensor. 
100000 mi Engine blew up 

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2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range

78000 mi

US $120
Clogged fuel injector #2. Pulled apart and cleaned. 
60000 mi

US $800
Radiator Replaced 
79000 mi

US $100
poor idling. Replace Throttle Position Sensor & Idle Air Controller 
82000 mi

US $200
Water pump, thermostat, thermostat housing replaced. Also replaced lower radiator hose, though not defective. 
139000 mi

US $1000
radiator had a split in it allowing coolant to leak 
113460 mi

¤2100
Threw a piston. 
101000 mi Recurring coolant leak, diagnosis was head gasket. Not willing to invest $2,000 in the car. 
87657 mi

US $163
two of four oxygen sensors had to be replaced due to check engine light codes (Bank 1, sensor 2 ; bank 2, sensor 2) two of four oxygen sensors had to be replaced due to check engine light codes (Bank 1, sensor 2 ; bank 2, sensor 2) 
98000 mi

US $600
Oxygen sensors failed (four) after replacement cel would not turn off 
111000 mi

US $275
Replaced drivers side exhaust manifold, bolts and gasket. 
122000 mi

US $207
Replaced radiator and cap. 
129500 mi

US $210
Replaced heater core. 
153300 mi

US $175
Replaced IAC motor 

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2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

195-horsepower 4.0L I6 w/DoD 4-speed automatic RWD

66000 mi

US $950
Car overheated. Had it towed to dealership, was told thermostat and relay in the cooling system had to be replaced.  
198000 mi

US $900
Blown radiator 

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2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

195-horsepower 4.0L I6 w/DoD 4-speed automatic AWD w/low range

133000 mi

US $250
Crankshaft position sensor 
120000 mi

US $75
Cooling fan not running- replaced relay 

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2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

195-horsepower 4.0L I6 w/DoD 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

136500 mi

US $120
Muffler rusted through and broke off from exhaust pipe. Welded new muffler onto exhaust pipe and installed new exhaust bolts. According to previous owner, muffler was last replaced in 2013. 
93000 mi

C $3000
compression 
124000 mi

US $400
Oil breather hose cracked. Replaced hose, valve cover grommet and gasket. 
134200 mi

US $30
Replaced throttle position sensor. 
140300 mi

US $370
Engine would turn over but not start. Started after 20 min. No Check Engine light or codes. Replaced Crankcase sensor and cam sensor. 
154000 mi

US $196
Oil pressure sending unit leaking oil. Sending unit replaced. 
105000 mi

US $115
Oil Pressure Sending Unit (Oil Pressure Sensor) 
164000 mi

US $150
Replace electric radiator cooling fan 
177000 mi

US $750
Fan replaced with faulty sensor replaced as well. 

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2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Engine Problems

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