I have read the recent news on the investigation into the grand cherokee gas tanks. Both my wife and I own them. I have a 2001 and she has a 2002. I am very concerned over this as we both use these cars to take our daughter places. I worry about their safety. I recently changed the fuel filter on hers and until that time didn't even realize that the fuel tank is where it is or that it is made of plastic. It's apparent to me that they pose a serious risk, especially since one of the bolts on the rear sway bar is less than a quarter inch from the tank and could very easily puncture it in even a minor rear end crash. This is something you cannot ignore. There is obviously a reason they moved the tank after 2004. You have millions of ticking time bombs driving around. This could pose danger to the occupants of the vehicle that rear ends a jeep and to any by standards that try to assist in an accident situation. With the way the spare tire compartment is designed, there are a few holes that are covered with sealant that could act as a passage way for the flames, the sealant in both of our cars is old and brittle so it would offer very little resistance to anything.
2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee: engine knocking or ticking
6 of the 1,476 complaints about the 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee describe engine knocking or ticking.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 0%
- recalls
- 2
Engine knocking or ticking by model year
What owners say
This is in regards to the blend door issue on jeep grand cherokee models that have the dual climate control. The fact that this issue is imminent in nearly every one of these vehicles is disturbing enough in itself, but what is downright unacceptable is that the average cost to repair ranges from 1000.00-1300.00!! This issue is so prevalent that 3 different jeep site forums have had so many jeep owners bring this up that it has become a posted issue. I have recently purchased a 2002 model and, knock on wood, have not experienced this issue. I believe it actually may have already been taken care of, but in the event that I am wrong, I can only hope and pray that dc/jeep has stepped up and done what is right, and, at the very least, as a recall/tsb, covers a large portion of this repair.
I had the vehicle in park, got out, went behind the vehicle, it started moving backwards, knocking me over, then went across the road hitting another vehicle resting against it.
Vehicle - 2002 grand jeep cherokee ltd problem - 03/14/2002, 06/27/2003 complaint - "ticking" and rattling noises from front dash and floor gear shift area when driving with and without the heat or air turned on. Was told that the blend doors were operating normally for this vehicle and there was no problem. 11/23/2004 had to bring the vehicle in for repair - heat was gone on the passengers side. I noticed that there are at least 4 other reports odi reports for this same problem. Happens when the warranty expires - I agree - what a scam !!!!
Since purchasing my 2002 grand cherokee ltd in october of 2001 there has been a ticking sound coming from the engine. We first brought the car in on 01/17/2002 to report this and the dealer said they could not reproduce it. On 06/27/2003 we brought it in again - this time the dealer said that the ticking is normal for the purge solinoid valve on the 2002 jeep grand cherokee. The ticking is supposedly caused because the housing around the emissions stuff is not insulated. The noise is very irritating and is especially loud in the cooler months. *jb a suggestion was made to turn on the radio - wow - what a solution. I do wonder if this is the real reason or - like the heater/blower - will this fail now that the warranty has expired?
Consumer states there is a loud knocking noise coming from the steering wheel area. Cause is unknown.
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 knocking
Is engine knocking or ticking a common problem on the 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
6 of 1,476 owner complaints about the 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee (0%) mention engine knocking or ticking. 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 10Engine failure 9Headlights 9Jerking 9Loss of power 9Won't start 9Adaptive cruise 8Power steering loss 7Ball joint 6Tire blowout 6ABS 5Door locks 5
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