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2002 Jeep Wrangler Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2002 Jeep Wrangler has 7 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2002 Jeep Wrangler

Suspension
17
Structure
16
Airbags
12
Powertrain
11
Steering
10
Engine
7
Brakes
7
Electrical
7
Tires
5
Other
5
Fuel System
3

7

Complaints

0

Recalls

2

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Feb 28, 2017ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 JEEP WRANGLER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, THE CON...
Apr 2, 2013ENGINEVEHICLE OIL PRESSURE DROPPED TO 0, CHECK GAUGES LIGHT CAME ON. I PULLED OVER TO PARK AND RIDE LOT AN...
Jun 30, 2012ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2002 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICL...
Aug 3, 2010ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE COOLING COMPONENT WAS DEFECTI...
Apr 28, 2009ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAINMARCH 2009: WHILE DRIVING AT 55MPH, HEAR A RATTLE NOISE, THEN THE SHIFT ON THE FLOOR SHAKES VIOLENT...
Jul 8, 2008ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGWHILE EXITING THE OFFRAMP FROM A HIGHWAY, I DOWNSHIFTED MY JEEP WRANGLER. THE CLUTCH WENT ON ME, AN...
Sep 18, 2003ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGCHRYSLER ORIGINALLY OFFERED TO REIMBURSE FERRY FARE REQUIRED TO TAKE CAR IN FOR A SAFETY RECALL. I ...

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