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US recalls (2)
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system, injectors
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4.0L ENGINE ONLY, THE DESIGN OF THE INTAKE AND EXHAUST MANIFOLDS COULD ALLOW DEBRIS TO ACCUMULATE AT THE #3 CYLINDER LOCATION.
Risk and remedy
Risk: THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A MANIFOLD SHIELD TO MODIFY THE AIR FLOW CHARACTERISTICS AND TO PREVENT THE ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS IN THE AREA OF THE #3 CYLINDER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 13, 2002. 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.
Electrical system: ignition, switch
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, WATER AND IMPURITIES CAN ENTER INTO THE IGNITION SWITCH, CAUSING A SHORT CIRCUIT.
Risk and remedy
Risk: THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH WITH A REDESIGNED SWITCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 8, 2002. 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.
Owner complaints (108)
Owners filed 108 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Jeep Wrangler (15 crashes, 5 fires, 17 injuries, 1 deaths reported). Among 41 model years of this model, it ranks #29 for the most complaints (median 312).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Structure | 26 | |
| Suspension | 19 | |
| Power train | 14 | |
| Air bags | 13 | |
| Steering | 10 | |
| Unknown or other | 8 | |
| Electrical system | 7 | |
| Tires | 6 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2002 Jeep Wrangler.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2002 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR. | – | – | – | 3★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2002 Jeep Wrangler version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Wrangler 4WD 2.5 L Automatic 3-spd | 14 | 17 | 16 | $4,200 |
| Wrangler 4WD 2.5 L Manual 5-spd | 16 | 19 | 17 | $3,950 |
| Wrangler 4WD 4.0 L Automatic 3-spd | 13 | 16 | 14 | $4,800 |
| Wrangler 4WD 4.0 L Manual 5-spd | 14 | 17 | 15 | $4,450 |
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Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada).
Recalls updated 2026-10-30.