Structure complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2002 Jeep Wrangler has 16 NHTSA structure complaints and 0 structure-related recalls.
16
Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 17, 2019 | STRUCTURE | EXCESSIVE FRAME ROT DUE TO POOR DESIGN BY MANUFACTURER. |
| Aug 16, 2017 | STRUCTURE | THE MAIN RIGHT SIDE FRAME SUPPORT FOR THE CENTERLINE SKID PLATE/TRANSMISSION RUSTED FROM THE INSIDE ... |
| Jun 5, 2017 | STRUCTURE | FOUND DURING VEHICLE INSPECTION FOR OTHER REPAIRS. CALLED CHRYSLER AND WAS TOLD THAT VEHICLE HAD T... |
| Jul 11, 2016 | STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE V... |
| Jun 20, 2016 | STRUCTURE | DUE TO A POOR DESIGN OF SIDE HOLES BUT NO BOTTOM DRAIN HOLES, WATER AND DIRT, ETC COLLECTED INSIDE T... |
| Mar 1, 2016 | STRUCTURE | "RUSTED FRAME" I BOUGHT A 2002 JEEP WRANGLER AND THE LEFT SIDE OF THE FRAME IN THE MIDDLE WHERE THE... |
| Nov 8, 2014 | STRUCTURE | FRAME IS RUSTING AWAY FROM INSIDE OUT, HOLES ARE STARTING TO APPEAR AROUND FRONT MOST DRIVER SIDE BO... |
| Sep 1, 2014 | STRUCTURE | THE FRAME IS DEVELOPING SEVERE RUSTING PREMATURELY AS COMPARATIVE TO OTHER VEHICLES OF THIS AGE OF M... |
| Aug 22, 2014 | STRUCTURE | FRAME RUST MAINLY INTERNAL WITH FRAME FAILURE ALONG TRANSMISSION MOUNT ON BOTH DRIVERS AND PASSENGER... |
| Feb 6, 2013 | STRUCTURE | I PURCHASED THE JEEP 6/04. I PURCHASED IT FOR TRANSPORTATION BACK AND FORTH TO WORK. IT WAS NEVER U... |
| Jun 15, 2010 | STRUCTURE | TAKATA RECALL- DRIVING DOWN A DARK COUNTY ROAD- LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND WENT OFF ROAD AND HIT A ... |
| Jan 1, 2010 | STRUCTURE | THE DESIGN OF THE VEHICLE FRAME WAS FAULTY FROM THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE WHERE WATER AND DIRT CAN ENTER... |
| Jan 1, 2005 | STRUCTURE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S FRAME WAS RUSTED. T... |
| Sep 2, 2003 | STRUCTURE | WATER LEAKS INTO FRONT PASSENGER SIDE COMPARTMENT FROM AIR CONDITIONER DRAIN HOLE IN FIREWALL. WATE... |
| Apr 10, 2003 | STRUCTURE | PAINT IS FLAKING OF ON FENDER, HOOD, DOOR, AND REAR DOOR.*AK |
| Aug 24, 2002 | STRUCTURE | FRONT/REAR FENDERS AND FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS ARE FADING BADLY. DEALER REFUSES TO REPAIR UNDER WARRA... |