2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee fuel/propulsion system problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I just bought a 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee with the VIN number listed above. I saw that there was a recall where the dealer had to put on trailer hitches on the vehicle as without it if rear ended the gas tank could explode. I understand this is a older vehicle but do they not service recalls anymore…”
filed Apr 17, 2026
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 jeep grand cherokee. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic to have a hitch attached. The mechanic referred him to the dealer for assistance. The contact called militello motors (1029 n state st, fairmont, mn 56031, (507) 238-4444) and was informed that…”
filed Nov 21, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other Grand Cherokee years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Grand Cherokee | 11 | 17% |
| 2024 Grand Cherokee | 40 | 17% |
| 2023 Grand Cherokee | 50 | 13% |
| 2022 Grand Cherokee | 38 | 15% |
| 2021 Grand Cherokee | 37 | 9% |
| 2020 Grand Cherokee | 16 | 7% |
| 2019 Grand Cherokee | 7 | 2% |
| 2018 Grand Cherokee | 43 | 5% |
| 2017 Grand Cherokee | 31 | 9% |
| 2016 Grand Cherokee | 28 | 9% |
| 2015 Grand Cherokee | 73 | 5% |
| 2014 Grand Cherokee | 122 | 5% |
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.