2002 Jeep Wrangler safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
15
complaints reporting a crash
5
complaints reporting fire
2
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 13 report injuries (17 people injured, 1 deaths reported). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2002 Jeep Wrangler vehicles were involved in 20 fatal crashes with 15 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Fire riskON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4.0L ENGINE ONLY, THE DESIGN… · Apr 8, 2002
- Fire riskON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, WATER AND IMPURITIES CAN ENTER INTO THE… · Mar 8, 2002