This jeep had the 4.7l v8 engine. Jeep was running fine, never had any issues with leaking fluids, etc.or any engine issues at all. Went to a friends house for a couple hours and when I went to leave, the vehicle started very rough and had no power - hitting the brake to change gears would stall the engine. Diagnostic testing showed no compression in the first cylinder. I was unable to pay to have my engine torn apart (keep in mind I only had this vehicle for little over a year and still owed over $1000 on something that was not driveable), but from the symptoms it seems this was caused by a dropped valve seat. I have seen numerous complaints on this issue in this engine (in jeeps and other chrysler vehicles) and am surprised that no recall has been made. I am unsure what would have happened if I was driving at 50 MPH when the engine failed.
2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee: engine failure
9 of the 1,476 complaints about the 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee describe engine failure.
- owner complaints
- 9
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- typical mileage
- 76,400
- recalls
- 2
Engine failure by model year
What owners say
I have a 2002 jeep grand cherokee w/ 105,000 miles. I have been mysteriously losing coolant for about the last 5,000 miles and now my oil pressure is going to 0 when at idle. After checking on this online I find that this is not an isolated incident.this is an ongoing problem for many jeep owners and some kind of recall or factory repair should be forced asap. This problem will inevitably lead to an engine replacement.this vehicle has had numerous problems since I bought it (2nd owner) and did all the repairs myself but this repair is a major engine overhaul and significant expense. It is a shame to have this many problems with this vehicle by so many people and being blown off by the manufacturer. This jeep has been otherwise well maintained and in very good condition. Any help in this matter would be greatly appreciated.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received a safety recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign id number 06v199000 (engine and engine cooling: cooling system:fan) and took the vehicle to the dealer for repair. She was informed that her VIN was not included in the recall and paid $315 for the repair. The failure mileage was 100,677. Updated 09/15/08 *bf the gearbox had seized. Updated 09/18/08.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 25 MPH through a commercial area during very hot weather conditions the vehicle began to vibrate. The vibration occurred right before the cooling system caused the vehicle to run at high temperatures and over heat resulting in a blown engine cooling fan. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic shop where the mechanic determined that the failure was caused by the shroud and the plastic blade of the electric motor fan. The mechanic also indicated that the parts were defective. The was a recall # pertaining to the engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan. The manufacturer was called and determined the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.
Dt consumer stated the engine failed on september 16, 2005, the oil pressure dropped to zero while on a hill, all types of noise came out of the engine. Consumer stated they had the vehicle towed to a dealer, and dealer said there was sludge build up inside the motor. Consumer a has used the proper oil as stated in the owners manual. Consumer contacted the manufacturer, they said there was nothing they could do. They claimed it was not from changing the oil at chrysler. However, consumer stated they had records for the oil changes at their local mechanic.
I was driving on interstate 68 in maryland when engine failed. Douglas motors a member of the chrysler group informs me the engine failed due to sludge. Engine oil has been changed every 3000 to 5000 miles with 5w 30. Chrysler offers no help except I should of taken the extends warranty.
While driving at 65 MPH engine failed. As a result, power steering and brakes malfunctioned. *ak took vehicle to mechanic but they couldn't find anything wrong. Two hundred miles later, the same thing, nothing was found. At 6133 miles it happened again. Consumer took vehicle to another mechanic. Three different mechanics and no one could find anything. Problem still exist.
While driving, the vehicle would not accelerate, then it stalled at 30 MPH. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was determined the vehicle overheated. The temperature indicator light had not come on. The mechanic stated the overheating was caused by the faulty radiator. The engine melted and now needed a new engine. The consumer felt this was related to the radiator repair in march 2003. *ak *scc
The vehicle stalled without warning, the dealer replaced the engine and problem continued to exist.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Valve Body
- Engine oil weepage at the engine oil fitler adaptor hose connection(s)
- New water pump for 3.7L engine - no longer common with 4.7L
- Warm engine rough idle
- Irregular engine snapping sound
- New evaporative canister inlet filter for use in severe debris environments
- 4.0L rough engine idle after restart following a hot soak
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illumination, diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0110, fuel gauge stuck,...
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
Questions about the 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee engine failure
Is engine failure a common problem on the 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
9 of 1,476 owner complaints about the 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee (1%) mention engine failure. The model year with the most reports is 2014.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
There are 2 recalls and 14 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Airbag light 148Overheating 51Power windows 41Check engine light 26Premature wear 22Stalling 22No deployment 19Fire or smoke 14Grinding brakes 11Sudden acceleration 11Brake failure 10Headlights 9Jerking 9Loss of power 9Won't start 9Adaptive cruise 8Power steering loss 7Ball joint 6Knocking 6Tire blowout 6ABS 5Door locks 5
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