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2002 Jeep Wrangler Steering Problems

Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2002 Jeep Wrangler has 10 NHTSA steering complaints and 0 steering-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

10

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Steering Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 19, 2021STEERING,SUSPENSION,STRUCTUREPURCHASED A 2002 JEEP FROM TWIN RIVERS AUTO SALES, I DID NOT RECEIVE A VEHICLE DISCLOSURE REPORT AND...
Nov 1, 2018STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELSDEATH WOBBLE EXPERIENCED DAILY SEVERAL TIMES A DAY. I HIT A BUMP OR UNEVEN PATCH OF ROAD AND DEATH W...
Nov 2, 2013STEERING,POWER TRAINTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE R...
Jul 13, 2013STEERINGVIOLENT SHAKING (WITHOUT WARNING) IN THE FRONT END OF MY JEEP WRANGLER ON A FOUR LANE HIGHWAY DURING...
Jan 1, 2012STEERINGAS I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 55 MPH THE FRONT END STARTED TO WOBBLE VERY VIOLENTLY, I SLAMMED ON THE BRAKE...
May 2, 2011STEERINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING 55 MPH OR HIGHER, T...
Jan 30, 2007STEERING,EQUIPMENTWE ARE A JEEP FAMILY. JEEP LIBERTY 2002 WAS BROUGHT IN FOR RECALL ON THE BALL JOINTS ON 11/26/06. ...
Jun 13, 2006STEERINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING AT LEAST 65 MPH, THE...
Jun 4, 2003STEERINGSTEERING COLUMN MOVES SIDE TO SIDE AND AFTER REPEATED MOVEMENT THE TILT STEERING LEVER LOOSENS UP AN...
Jan 1, 1970STEERINGWHILE DRIVING AT 50/55 MPH THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE, THEN THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL VIBRATED. THIS WAS CAU...

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