Component Record

Jeep Grand Cherokee 2002 Engine Problems

178 distinct owners reported a engine problem on the 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee - 12% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage178 complaints

178 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

01V348000Reported November 13, 2001 - 38,700 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on November 13, 2001. The campaign covers an estimated 38,700 vehicles across all affected models.

06V199000Reported June 8, 2006 - 189,479 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on June 8, 2006. The campaign covers an estimated 189,479 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Air Bags488 Visibility350 Brakes212 Seats92 Electrical System88 Power Train60

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.