2002 Jeep Wrangler structure problems
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2002 Jeep Wrangler — 24% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Frame is rotted out. Vehicle is well maintained and it is upsetting. After spending good money for a reputable brand, the frame did not last. It is not drivable and is unsafe to be on the road. It is not safe to travel with my family. Everyone I know that has these years wrangler TJ model has this…”
filed Feb 28, 2022
“Purchased a 2002 jeep from twin rivers auto sales, I did not receive a vehicle disclosure report and it was sold to me with a control arm bracket that was damaged was not attached to the frame which makes driving the vehicle impossible it is not attached to frame which could have cause other'and…”
filed Mar 25, 2021
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 jeep wrangler. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle vibrated abnormally. The contact stated that the subframe of the vehicle showed severe rust from the front to the rear of the vehicle. Additionally, the leaf spring on the passenger's side of the vehicle was…”
filed Feb 18, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
3100519 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
3100319 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
3100619 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019
Structure problems in other Wrangler years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Wrangler | 1 | 2% |
| 2024 Wrangler | 1 | 0% |
| 2023 Wrangler | 7 | 2% |
| 2022 Wrangler | 4 | 1% |
| 2021 Wrangler | 15 | 2% |
| 2020 Wrangler | 16 | 3% |
| 2019 Wrangler | 22 | 3% |
| 2018 Wrangler | 96 | 5% |
| 2017 Wrangler | 19 | 6% |
| 2016 Wrangler | 18 | 4% |
| 2015 Wrangler | 22 | 5% |
| 2014 Wrangler | 20 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Jeep Wrangler
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.