2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Problems and Repair Histories
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2002 Jeep Grand Cherokees for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
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Jeep Grand Cherokee Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2002 | Jeep Grand Cherokee | 13 Grand Cherokees, 8.4 months of data per Grand Cherokee, average 116200 miles Small sample size. Join or 13 Grand Cherokees, 8.4 months of data per Grand Cherokee, average 116200 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee
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| Jeep Grand Cherokee in Italy | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 58900 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 72540 | 500 | refix |
| Mar | 2012 | 75020 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2011 | 85560 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 91760 | 500 | Leaking coolant around thermostat cap |
| Oct | 2012 | 92380 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV
260-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
| Jeep Grand Cherokee in Idaho, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 135000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 136000 | 0 | Heater fan/climate control were not functioning properly. Climate control was determined to be urepairable. The heater fan was replaced. |
| Jul | 2010 | 155000 | 1086 | Air conditioning compressor failed. Replaced compressor, condenser, receiver-drier and expansion valve. |
| Aug | 2012 | 176000 | 120 | Replaced passenger window regulator |
| Nov | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Jeep Grand Cherokee in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2012 | 400 | Replaced worn out water pump | |
| Nov | 2012 | 500 | Radiator had crack in it. Needed replacement | |
| Jan | 2013 | 350 | Had grease leak around cv. No kits to repair, replacement of axle was the cure. | |
| Mar | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Jeep Grand Cherokee in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 134000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 135000 | 250 | O2 sensor |
| Apr | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Jeep Grand Cherokee in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 81000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 84000 | 400 | replaced bent steering damper |
| Jun | 2012 | 86000 | 676 | Driver side outside mirror replaced |
| Mar | 2013 | 89000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2007 | 200 | Replace power steering pump | |
| Sep | 2007 | 800 | Replace heater core | |
| May | 2008 | 200 | Replace Power Steering Pump | |
| Sep | 2009 | 60 | Replace starter | |
| Oct | 2009 | 300 | Replace radiator | |
| Mar | 2010 | 123000 | 60 | Replace water pump |
| Jun | 2011 | 142000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2007 | 350 | Blower control module replaced | |
| Jan | 2008 | 250 | Tailgate wiper motor and arm replacement | |
| Oct | 2008 | 89900 | 300 | Front passenger Wheel bearing |
| Nov | 2008 | 90520 | 220 | Signal/Hazard light flasher module was failing and was replaced |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV
235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| Jeep Grand Cherokee in South Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 157000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 160000 | 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. |
| Jun | 2011 | 170000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 70000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 70000 | 80 | Replaced the hood, window and trunk struts. |
| Feb | 2012 | 70500 | 330 | Old ten year old shocks were leaking and needed to be replaced. Replaced headlights since the original parts were discolored and produced very little light. Replaced battery. |
| Mar | 2013 | 72000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 100000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 137000 | 125 | Motor for back passenger window quit working and the window was stuck in the down position |
| Mar | 2012 | 150000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV
235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
| Jeep Grand Cherokee in New Hampshire, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2012 | 107000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 108000 | 14 | Hood struts were failing. |
| Nov | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Jeep Grand Cherokee in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2006 | 800 | Radiator Replaced | |
| Jul | 2007 | 0 | Powertrain Replaced | |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee in Nevada, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 99000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 100000 | 269 | Starter failed and was replaced. |
| Oct | 2011 | 101000 | 0 | Recurring coolant leak, diagnosis was head gasket. Not willing to invest $2,000 in the car. |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee in Oregon, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 275 | Replaced drivers side exhaust manifold, bolts and gasket. | |
| Jul | 2011 | 114000 | 60 | Replaced worn steering damper with upgraded aftermarket part. |
| Aug | 2011 | 115000 | 700 | Replace rubber brake lines with braided stainless. Drilled & Slotted Rotors. EBC Brake pads. Repaired broken wires in heated seats & lights in heated seat switches. |
| Mar | 2012 | 122000 | 207 | Replaced radiator and cap. |
| Oct | 2012 | 129000 | 62 | Replaced master cylinder. |
| Nov | 2012 | 129500 | 210 | Replaced heater core. Replaced blend doors and recharged AC. |
| Mar | 2013 | 132000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 66000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 66000 | 1000 | A/C didn't work. Repaired. |
| Jan | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Jeep Grand Cherokee in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 55000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2009 | 56000 | 2700 | Symptoms of severe gear grinding in turns was traced to rear differential failure. Differential replaced (55K miles). |
| Jul | 2009 | 57000 | 175 | On hot day, a/c appeared to be minimal. Service found over half the operating medium was depleted. Drained and refilled. |
| Oct | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Jeep Grand Cherokee in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2006 | 120 | Clogged fuel injector #2. Pulled apart and cleaned. | |
| Feb | 2007 | 450 | HVAC Blend doors replaced with factory new parts. AC recharged, did myself and saved $1000 over dealer quote. | |
| Jul | 2007 | 120 | Rear pinion seal replaced | |
| Jan | 2008 | 95 | Replaced drivers side front window regulator. Old one broke (Plastic part). New one $65 + shipping from ebay. | |
| Dec | 2008 | 117000 | 320 | Drivers side tie rod end bad. Replaced, realigned. OK Rear brake pads and new rotors. Bled brakes. OK. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Jeep Grand Cherokee in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 138000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 139000 | 1000 | radiator had a split in it allowing coolant to leak |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Jeep Grand Cherokee in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 178000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 180000 | 400 | Both front window operators failed at about the same time. Both experienced mechanical break downs causing the windows to drop. One of the back window operators experienced the same failure about two years ago. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Jeep Grand Cherokee in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 84940 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 86800 | 300 | Replaced headlights with stock aftermarket ones, as original ones yellowed and fogged up inside and out. Also replaced tailgate struts and tailgate window struts. |
| May | 2011 | 88660 | 0 | Sunroof rail broken. Rear wiper stuck. |
| Jan | 2013 | 104400 | 1000 | Propshaft went. Needed replacement. |
| Mar | 2013 | 108500 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee in Rhode Island, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 100 | power steering failure, replaced resevior (Leaking) and belt | |
| Apr | 2010 | 500 | blend doors and recirculaiton doors were replaced due to faulty design | |
| Jun | 2010 | 250 | rotor warpage due to faulty brake caliper design (TSB is on 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokees for the original owner, no help from dealer when complained to)replaced calipers | |
| Apr | 2011 | 87500 | 163 | two of four oxygen sensors had to be replaced due to check engine light codes (Bank 1, sensor 2 ; bank 2, sensor 2) |
| Jun | 2011 | 88000 | 200 | Passenger side draglink had worn out and was cracked. I noticed a clunking noise when steering and mechanic diagnosed it. |
| Oct | 2011 | 98000 | 600 | Oxygen sensors failed (four) after replacement cel would not turn off |
| Nov | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV
195-horsepower 4.0L I6 w/DoD 4-speed automatic RWD
| Jeep Grand Cherokee in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 64000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 66000 | 950 | Car overheated. Had it towed to dealership, was told thermostat and relay in the cooling system had to be replaced. |
| Nov | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV
195-horsepower 4.0L I6 w/DoD 4-speed automatic AWD w/low range
| Jeep Grand Cherokee in Rhode Island, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2012 | 104000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 108700 | 300 | Control module in steering column failed |
| Mar | 2013 | 115000 | 460 | Driver door window regulator broken |
2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV
195-horsepower 4.0L I6 w/DoD 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Jeep Grand Cherokee in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 117000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 124000 | 400 | Oil breather hose cracked. Replaced hose, valve cover grommet and gasket. |
| Jul | 2012 | 128700 | 75 | Window regulator failed |
| Apr | 2013 | 134000 | 30 | Replaced throttle position sensor. |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 117000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 120000 | 80 | Driver side window regulator broke. Discovered on web that this has occurred thousands of times to power windows on Jeeps. Saved over $400 by buying part on-line and repairing myself. Not very happy w/ Chrysler/Jeep at this moment. |
| Mar | 2012 | 125000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 122000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 138000 | 3000 | Transission was toast, but still drivable. Traded in. |
| Sep | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Jeep Grand Cherokee in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2006 | 2900 | Elec. Compression Component | |
| Dec | 2012 | 93000 | 3000 | compression |
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