2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee electrical system problems
85 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I currently own 3 of the same vehicles myself, my husband and my son. Each of the vehicles have been experiencing electrical issues. I have taken all of the vehicles at some point back to the mechanic for repairs for this issue. It was only a temporary fix. Here are examples of some of the…”
filed May 21, 2024
“Taillight on back passenger side won't work, steering has been bad since I had, steering linkage and suspension failing, emergency brake doesn't work, cruise control won't work, oil pressure always reads high, airbag light stays on n seatbelt light stays on if I don't turn key on n let sit for an…”
filed Jun 23, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES ARE BEING RECALLED FOR A SOFTWARE…Campaign 01V288000 · Sep 10, 2001
Related service bulletins
KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not…
9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 22, 2020KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not…
9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 22, 2020
Electrical System problems in other Grand Cherokee years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Grand Cherokee | 3 | 15% |
| 2025 Grand Cherokee | 30 | 41% |
| 2024 Grand Cherokee | 109 | 45% |
| 2023 Grand Cherokee | 177 | 46% |
| 2022 Grand Cherokee | 129 | 50% |
| 2021 Grand Cherokee | 114 | 28% |
| 2020 Grand Cherokee | 72 | 30% |
| 2019 Grand Cherokee | 82 | 22% |
| 2018 Grand Cherokee | 339 | 40% |
| 2017 Grand Cherokee | 87 | 24% |
| 2016 Grand Cherokee | 61 | 20% |
| 2015 Grand Cherokee | 136 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.