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Jeep Wrangler 2002 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2002 Jeep Wrangler: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

108Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
2Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
27Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Vehicle Structure26 complaints

26 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension19 complaints

19 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System7 complaints

7 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 02V075000.

Brakes7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System4 complaints

4 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 02V104000.

Visibility4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

02V075000Reported March 8, 2002 - 95,000 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on March 8, 2002. The campaign covers an estimated 95,000 vehicles across all affected models.

02V104000Reported April 8, 2002 - 1,115,322 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on April 8, 2002. The campaign covers an estimated 1,115,322 vehicles across all affected models.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20027
200323
200410
20056
20066
20073
20081
20092
20101
20113
20125
20135
201411
20154
20162
20174
20183
20199
20201
20211
20221
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.