2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Jeep Grand Cherokee 2002

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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%)

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2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (20%)

$1000 - $2499 (20%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (40%)

< $100 (20%)

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Chart based on 15 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 4dr SUV

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

167000 mi

US $350
Had grease leak around cv. No kits to repair, replacement of axle was the cure. 
64000 mi

US $200
Check engine light. Drive Train noises 

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2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

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

69900 mi Powertrain Replaced 
85000 mi

US $120
Rear pinion seal replaced 
56000 mi

US $2700
Symptoms of severe gear grinding in turns was traced to rear differential failure. Differential replaced (55K miles).  
167000 mi Transmission quit working 
104920 mi

¤1000
Propshaft went. Needed replacement. 
111600 mi

¤2000
Transmission died. Replaced. 

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2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

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

143000 mi

US $450
Speed sensor replaced 

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2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

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

127000 mi Transmission would no longer engage reverse gear. Required complete rebuild. Vehicle scrapped. 

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2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

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

58900 mi

C $2900
Elec. Compression Component 
108000 mi

US $211
replaced pinion seal 
138000 mi

US $3000
Transission was toast, but still drivable. Traded in. 
154000 mi

US $196
Front differential oil seal leaking. Replaced same. 

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2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Transmission Problems

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