The contact owns a 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while the vehicle was turned off, there was an abnormal sound coming from the dashboard. Additionally, while driving at various speeds, the speedometer failed to display the correct speed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed of a leak in the EVAP system. The contact was also informed that the vehicle control sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer nor the manufacturer had been notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 205,000.
2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee engine problems
172 complaints (12% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 76,000. 2 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 172
- of this car's complaints
- 12%
- typical mileage
- 76,000
- crashes
- 2
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
- Cooling system: fan70
- Cooling system19
- Exhaust system: emission control13
- Engine13
- Cooling system: radiator assembly7
- Engine: gasoline3
- Exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)1
- Exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor1
At what mileage
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Jeep Grand Cherokee engine problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee engine
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Overheating 51Check engine light 26Stalling 22Engine failure 9Loss of power 9Won't start 9Knocking 6
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan
- What is wrong
- On certain sport utility vehicles, the plastic blades of the electric motor driven cooling fan may separate and penetrate the shroud.
- Risk
- If this occurs while the hood is open, a person in the vicinity of the engine could be struck by the blade and injured.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the electric cooling fan modules free of charge. The recall began on september 4, 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 06V199000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The onboard vapor recovery system vent hose may have been misrouted. This could allow water to enter the canister which can cause fuel to spill out of the filler tube when refueling the tank.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect (and reposition as necessary) the vent hose. If the vent hose is found in the bent down position, and the vehicle has been driven more than 20 miles, the canister assembly will be replaced. Owner notification began december 3, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 01V348000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Fan blade failure (engine cooling fan)
Daimlerchrysler corporation (dcc) has notified the agency that it will conduct a safety recall (06v199) of certain jeep grand cherokee vehicles to replace the engine's electric motor driven cooling fan. The 182,875 vehicles included in the recall are model year (my) 2002 equipped with 4.0 liter (six cylinder) engines manufactured from february 4, 2002 through june 17, 2002; and my 2000 equipped with either the 4.0 liter (six cylinder) or the 4.7 liter (eight cylinder) engine manufactured from january 31, 2000 through june 12, 2000.dcc noted that their analysis of failed parts showed evidence of brittle fracture of the fan blade.dcc further stated, poor bonding between the resin material and the glass fibers was observed, which may be attributed to the injection molding process. Since the root cause of fan failure could not be conclusively identified dcc decided the recall scope would be determined by the build date range of the complaint vehicles.there were 48 reports for my 2000, and 196 for my 2002.odi will continue to monitor this issue for reports on vehicles outside of the recall scope.
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Engine cooling fan blade failure
This investigation was opened on july 13, 2005, based on four odi consumer reports.odi contacted all of those complainants and each of them reported that pieces of the broken fan blade had damaged the radiator and penetrated through the protective fan shroud.since opening the investigation, odi has received 12 new consumer reports.in its response to odi's preliminary evaluation information request daimlerchrysler corporation provided additional owner reports and warranty data.this preliminary evaluation has been upgraded to engineering analysis ea05-020 to further study the issues regarding the alleged fan failures.
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What 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
While driving or stationary the engine shuts down on me. It starts again after I wait about an hour or more. I bought this car from the original owner in december 2017. She had all the recalls fixed except for the airbag. Since owning this car I have only driven it 3 times. Granted I took a few months to put it on the road as the weather was cold. I've had extensive work done on it. Tune up, new transmission, belts, pumps, coils, hoses and sensors you name it but it continues to shut off on me. I try to take it for a spin but just putting it in reverse it shuts off. Can you please look in to this?
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that a new radiator was installed by an independent mechanic that was made of plastic. The contact stated that the structural integrity of the oem radiator was made overseas and not by chrysler. The contact stated that the radiator burst and could not handle the pressure. The failure occurred fifteen months after the radiator was replaced by the mechanic. The failure mileage was 20,000.
A few instances have occurred where I will be driving and the vehicle engine will immediately shut off as the vehicle is in motion. The electrical components (radio, headlights, dashboard, etc) still function but all gauges stop working. I then have to pull over, put the vehicle in park, and then restart the vehicle. It will then start up right away. On a couple of occasions, the vehicle engine has started back up on its own without me doing anything and drives fine after that. This seems to occur mostly when I release my foot from the accelerator but has happened when I am trying to accelerate. Has only happened when driving on city streets, never on a highway.
I was driving when all of a sudden my vehicle cut off in the middle of traffic. Also, sunday morning I was driving to church when my vehicle would not start. I was told my a mechanic (not on duty) that it could be my fuel pump, wiring or catalytic converter. Please look into this matter as soon as possible.
Engine dies without warning while stopped and moving. The gauges go crazy. The gas gauge indicates empty even though there's half of tank full. Did tune up, replaced spark plugs and ignition coil, gas filter.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to kelly jeep chrysler dodge ram (501 state ave, emmaus, pa 18049 (610) 967-2101), but the failure was unable to be determined because the vehicle was unable to start. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Just had the eniter exaust system replaced due to the cats were plugged . Replaced cats and all o2 sensors with factory oem's and now the car give 3 different codes , p0141, p0138, p1499 . After the codes showed up took back to shop and had to replace all the o2 senors again to the tune of $500.00 plus labor. And went to drive and get tested only to fail again, for bank 1 sensor 2 high voltage detected. Now shop is telling me there was a problem with the pmc and it needs to be replaced to the tune of another $450.00 plus labor.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and the check engine indicator illuminated. The contact also stated that the horn did not work. The vehicle was towed to a used car lot for the first failure. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic, but the contact was unsure if the vehicle had been diagnosed. The contact did not speak to a chrysler dealer regarding either failure. The contact was unsure if the used car lot from where the vehicle was purchased had contacted a dealer on her behalf. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of either failure. The approximate failure mileage was 198,000.
The engine cranks and runs fine but after you drive for a while the engine shuts off. It happens while you are driving or coming to a stop. It is random. It usually starts back up and runs fine until next time. When the engine dies, you do not have steering assist or brake assist. It is very hard to steer it off the road. A woman may have a hard time steering it or stopping it. I don't let my wife drive our jeep much at all. It doesn't matter if you are driving in the city or on the freeway when it decides to shut off. Our jeep is a 4wd with automatic transmission.
Questions about the 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee engine
Does the 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee have engine problems?
Owners have filed 172 complaints about the engine of the 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 12% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee engine problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 76,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee engine?
Yes, 2 recalls: 06V199000, 01V348000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Jeep Grand Cherokee have bad engine?
The Jeep Grand Cherokee model years with the most engine complaints are 2014 (449 complaints), 2011 (359 complaints) and 2012 (302 complaints).
Other 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems
Airbags 486Visibility 326Brakes 179Seats 91Electrical 85Transmission 58Fuel system 57Steering 41Acceleration 38Seat belts 24Lights 21Suspension 17Body 13Wheels 12Tires 9Locks 5Driver assistance 2
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