58 of the
1,771 complaints about the 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee are about the
fuel system — 3% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
108,267 miles.
B
58
Complaints
2
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Injuries
Exactly what failed
Fuel/Propulsion System
2034.5%
Fuel System, Gasoline
1017.2%
Delivery
915.5%
Tank Assembly
610.3%
Hoses, Lines/Piping, AND Fittings
58.6%
Filler Pipe AND CAP
23.4%
Fuel Pump
11.7%
Fuel System, Other
11.7%
Injectors
11.7%
Fuel Injection System
11.7%
Fuel & Propulsion across every Jeep Grand Cherokee year
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 for something like that??? It could explode it hit in the back. When I put my VIN in it says no outstanding recalls yet it does not or ever had a hitch on it for this repair. Any info on this is appreciated....Thanks
NHTSA complaint #11731752 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Ringsted, IA
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
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 THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN INSPECTED PER THE N47 CUSTOMER SATISFACTION NOTIFICATION, AND THE VEHICLE WAS DEEMED SAFE. THE CONTACT HAD NO RECOLLECTION OF BEING INFORMED OF SUCH INSPECTION TAKING PLACE ON HIS VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ALSO SPOKE WITH THE MANUFACTURER WHO PROVIDED THE SAME INFORMATION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK REMAINED EXPOSED AND THE HAZARD COULD POTENTIALLY LEAD TO A FIRE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
NHTSA complaint #11281607 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 157,000 milesParkersburg, WV
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
AT START UP AIRBAG LIGHTS STAY ON I STOP AT THE STORE AND SHUT OFF THE ENGINE AND START IT BACK UP THE AIRBAG LIGHTS ARE OFF. ISSUE 2. DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND START UP A HILL IT DOWN SHIFTS OR HIGH RPMS A FUSE BLOWS.
NHTSA complaint #11277237 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Richeyville, PA
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
THE LOW PRESSURE LIGHT STAYS ON
NHTSA complaint #11219957 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 145,000 milesFlorissant, MO
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I WAS DRIVING WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN MY VEHICLE CUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. ALSO, SUNDAY MORNING I WAS DRIVING TO CHURCH WHEN MY VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. I WAS TOLD MY A MECHANIC (NOT ON DUTY) THAT IT COULD BE MY FUEL PUMP, WIRING OR CATALYTIC CONVERTER. PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS MATTER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
NHTSA complaint #11170686 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lubbock, TX
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 02V104000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE), 02V032000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE), 02V030000 (SEAT BELTS), AND 15V046000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. FRONTIER DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP (5801 TX-327 SPUR, LUBBOCK, TX) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDIES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
NHTSA complaint #11025255 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 155,500 milesDallas, GA
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
THE ENGINE CRANKS AND RUNS FINE BUT AFTER YOU DRIVE FOR A WHILE THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF. IT HAPPENS WHILE YOU ARE DRIVING OR COMING TO A STOP. IT IS RANDOM. IT USUALLY STARTS BACK UP AND RUNS FINE UNTIL NEXT TIME. WHEN THE ENGINE DIES, YOU DO NOT HAVE STEERING ASSIST OR BRAKE ASSIST. IT IS VERY HARD TO STEER IT OFF THE ROAD. A WOMAN MAY HAVE A HARD TIME STEERING IT OR STOPPING IT. I DON'T LET MY WIFE DRIVE OUR JEEP MUCH AT ALL. IT DOESN'T MATTER IF YOU ARE DRIVING IN THE CITY OR ON THE FREEWAY WHEN IT DECIDES TO SHUT OFF. OUR JEEP IS A 4WD WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
NHTSA complaint #10984921 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bronx, NYCrash5 injured1 killed
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
SEE ATTACHED DIAGRAM. I WAS DRIVER OF CAR STOPPED AT RED LIGHT . JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE (VIN # [XXX]) ENGINE REVVED AT HIGH THROTTLE, WHILE BTSI IN PARK. THE DRIVER MAY BE HARD OF HEARING, MAY HAVE BEEN DISTRACTED TO HEAR THE NOISE OR KNOW COMES FROM HER CAR, MAY HAVE HAD WINDOWS SHUT AND BEEN INSULATED FROM THE SOUND, BUT SHE CHANGED GEAR FROM PARK TO DRIVE AS THE TIRES WERE SPINNING AS OBSERVED BY WITNESSES WHO SAW OR HEARD THOSE TIRES SPINNING WHILE THE CAR WAS IN STATIONARY POSITION. JEEP SPEED FORWARD ABOUT 70 FEET TO REAR-IMPACT MY CAR AND CRUSH THE REAR OF CAR INWARD. IT DISTORTED FRAME FROM REAR TO FRONT OR CAR, AND REAR IMPACT CAUSED DAMAGE TO FRONT OF CAR. PRIOR TO IMPACT, MY FOOT DEPRESSED HARD ON BRAKE BECAUSE I BRACED OR STIFFENED HARD FOR IMPACT, WHEN I HEARD THE SQUEAL OF TIRES OF STATIONARY CAR NEARBY, AND PEOPLE LEAVING A CARNIVAL WERE NEARBY. AFTER JEEP CRUSHED MY CAR INWARD, IT ACCELERATED AGAIN AGAINST MY CAR AND MY EFFORTS KEEP THE BRAKE PEDAL DOWN, AND IT PROPELLED MY CAR FORWARD, AND THEN CONTINUED ON ITS PATH OF DESTRUCTION. IT WRECKED MY CAR, ITSELF, ANOTHER CAR, AND COLLIDED WITH A ANOTHER TWO CARS, IT HIT PEDESTRIANS, CAUSED FATALITY, CAUSED INJURIES, KNOCKED DOWN PARKING METERS, SKIDDED DOZENS OF FEET, BROKE OFF ITS FRONT TIRES IN CHUNKS, SKIDDED ITS METAL RIM BECAUSE THAT WAS ALL THAT WAS LEFT OF THE TIRE, SKIDDED PIECES OF RUBBER OF TIRE, AND FINALLY GOT STUCK AFTER LAST IMPACT, WHILE ITS ENGINE REVVED AND ITS TIRES SPUN, CAUSING YAW SCRAPING OF TIRES ON SIDEWALK. _POLICE DEPT FOUND THE BTSI DEFECTIVE, AND THE SKID MARKS SHOW THAT THE BRAKES WERE INEFFECTIVE OR INOPERABLE AS JEEP'S ENGINE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. JEEP DRIVER RAN FROM IT AFTER IT GOT STUCK BECAUSE SHE THOUGHT IT WOULD EXPLODE. THE WHEELS STOPPED SPINNING WHEN THE MOTOR GOT SHUT. SUDDEN UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION, INEFFECTIVE BRAKING, DEFECTIVE BTSI ..UPDATED 01/04/17 *BF INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
NHTSA complaint #10913575 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 190,000 milesTucson, AZ
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO FUEL THE VEHICLE, FUEL SPEWED OUT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 190,000.
NHTSA complaint #10904452 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 112,660 milesMacon, GA
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AND KEPT STALLING ON HIGHWAY AND CITY STREETS. ANOTHER COMPUTER WAS INSTALLED BUT DIDN'T SOLVE THE PROBLEM. THE THROTTLE POSITION, IDLE AIR CONTROL, AND MAP SENSORS WERE REPLACED. VEHICLE HAD HARD START PROBLEM AND THE FUEL INJECTORS AND FUEL FILTER WERE REPLACED. STARTED VEHICLE IN DRIVEWAY AND HEARD POPPING NOISES AND IT AUTOMATICALLY SHUT DOWN. THE COLI PACK HAD TO BE REPLACED. NUMEROUS VACUUM HOSES HAVE POPPED OFF DURING DRIVING AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. NO ERROR CODES OR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WOULD COME ON EVEN THOUGH THESE THINGS WERE HAPPENING. A YEAR AGO THE OIL PRESSURE SENDING UNIT HAD TO BE REPLACED AND HAS CURRENTLY GONE BAD AGAIN. I HAVE TO PUT THE TRUCK IN NEUTRAL AND LET IT IDLE BEFORE I DRIVE IT OR THE TRANSMISSION WILL JERK. I ALSO HAVE TO LET THE TRUCK STAY CRANKED FOR 10-15 MINUTES BEFORE I CAN DRIVE IT BECAUSE IT TAKES THAT LONG FOR IT TO IDLE DOWN. MY DRIVER SEAT CONTROLS WILL NOT WORK, AND THE PASSENGER WINDOW WILL NOT STAY UP AND THE CONTROLS WILL NOT WORK. IF YOU DO RESEARCH ON THE 2000-2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE MODELS, YOU WILL FIND THE EXACT SAME ISSUES FROM EVERYONE WHO HAS OWNED THESE SPECIFIC YEARS AND MODELS. CHRYSLER KNOWS ABOUT THE CONSTANT ISSUES, YET THE 2000-2004 MODELS ARE NOT ON THE BUY BACK LIST. THE DEALERSHIPS EVEN HAVE A PROBLEM TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHAT THE PROBLEM IS WHICH IS WHY IT COSTS SO MUCH AND THE PROBLEMS CONTINUE TO EXIST. OWNERS HAVE HAD TO CONSULT WITH OTHER JEEP OWNERS TO WORK TOGETHER TO TRY TO SOLVE THE PROBLEMS OURSELVES. 2002 WITH ONLY 115,000 MILES ON IT. THERE WOULD BE MORE MILES ON IT IF PROBLEMS WOULD STOP OCCURRING WITH THESE VEHICLES AND PREVENTING PEOPLE FROM DRIVING. I PUT THE DATE WHEN IT STARTED IN 2012, BUT CONSTANT PROBLEMS ARE STILL CONTINUING TO THIS DATE AND YEAR OF 2015.
NHTSA complaint #10808677 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 98,213 milesBrooklyn, MI
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
TWO CONCERNS ADDRESSED: FUEL TANK RECALL: WHILE THIS AGENCY HAS COME TO AN AGREEMENT WITH FCA TO 'REMEDY' THE FUEL TANK EXPLODING, I BELIEVE YOUR AGENCY DID NOT TAKE INTO CONSIDERATION THE CONTRIBUTING FACTOR TO THIS TYPE OF INCIDENT. THE MANUFACTURER HAD INSTALLED A PROTECTIVE METAL ENCLOSURE SURROUNDING THE FUEL TANK MODELS FROM 1993 TO 2006. THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE TYPE OF METAL USED IS PRONE TO RUSTING OUT THAT A VAST MAJORITY OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE EXPERIENCED WHICH DURING A REAR END COLLISION EXPOSES THE PLASTIC TANK TO CRACK AND EXPLODE. AIR BAG RECALL: AGAIN OWNERS OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WILL HAVE TO WAIT MANY MONTHS FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS TO BE PRODUCED. THE ORIGINAL RECALL WAITING FOR PARTS, OWNERS HAD TO WAIT 12 MONTHS FOR DEALERSHIP TO OBTAIN PARTS.
NHTSA complaint #10783871 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 174,500 milesSparta, NC
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I AM SENDING THIS CORRESPONDENCE AFTER HAVING HEARD ABOUT THE SAFETY RELATED DEFECT CONCERNING THE FUEL TANK SYSTEM INTEGRITY IN REAR-IMPACTS OR CRASHES IN CERTAIN JEEP PRODUCTS. I OWN A 2002 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE THAT I PURCHASED NEW. MY 16 Y/O SON HAS DRIVEN THIS VEHICLE UNTIL NOW. I DO NOT FEEL THAT HE IS SAFE DRIVING THIS VEHICLE NOW BECAUSE OF THE FINDINGS IN YOUR INVESTIGATION. I CONTACTED CHRYSLER'S FCA RECALL INFO CENTER AND WAS TOLD THAT MY JEEP, WAS NOT A PART OF THIS RECALL BECAUSE, "YOUR REAR STRUCTURAL REINFORCEMENT IS BETTER THAN THE ONES THAT HAVE THE RECALL", (THE PERSON ON THE PHONE GAVE ME HIS ID #DC1571). I ASKED HIM EXACTLY HOW MY REAR STRUCTURAL REINFORCEMENT IS BETTER AND HE ADMITTED THAT HE DID NOT KNOW. I TOLD HIM MY FACTORY INSTALLED TOW HITCH DID NOT CUT IT AND THAT I WANTED HIM TO EXPLAIN THE DIFFERENCE IN MY VEHICLE AND THE ONES IN THE RECALL. HE COULD NOT ANSWER AND PROVIDED ME WITH THE CUSTOMER SERVICE PHONE NUMBER SO THAT I COULD FILE A COMPLAINT. INSTEAD I SENT AN EMAIL TO CUSTOMER SERVICE AND I SHOULD HAVE RECEIVED A RESPONSE WITHIN 24 HOURS. I AM STILL WAITING. CAN YOU PLEASE TELL ME FOR SURE IF YOUR AGENCY RECOMMENDED THAT THE CATEGORY THAT MY JEEP FALLS INTO,BE RECALLED & MEASURES TAKEN TO SOMEHOW ADDRESS THE ISSUE? I SAW THE TODAY SHOW ON NBC ON MONDAY MORNING AND IT SOUNDED LIKE THERE WOULD BE A SOLUTION AND CHRYSLER WOULD COVER THE COST TO FIX THE VEHICLES OR THEY WOULD HAVE TO OFFER OVER MARKET VALUE ON A TRADE IN FOR A DIFFERENT VEHICLE, OR BUY BACK CERTAIN VEHICLES. CAN YOU PLEASE PROVIDE ME WITH SOME ANSWERS. I COULD NEVER LIVE WITH MYSELF IF MY INACTION CAUSED HARM TO ONE OF MY CHILDREN OR SOMEONE ELSE THAT IS RIDING WITH HIM OR IN AN ACCIDENT INVOLVING THIS VEHICLE.CAN YOU TELL ME HOW MY VEHICLE IS SAFER THAN THE VEHICLES THAT WERE "VOLUNTARILY RECALLED" BY CHRYSLER?
NHTSA complaint #10744570 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 175,000 milesEvansville, IN
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
THE ENGINE STOPPED WHILE DRIVING TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC AND THEY SAID ALL FLUIDS WERE FILLED IT WAS JUST A "BAD ENGINE" I PAID 2700 DOLLARS TO HAVE ENGINE REPLACED . THE TRUCK STILL WASN'T RUNNING RIGHT IT WAS HAVING TROUBLE STARTING TOOK IT TO THE MECHANIC AND HE CHANGED THE FUEL PUMP 700 DOLLARS . THE TRUCK STILL DOSE NOT RUN RIGHT IVE HAD BRAKE LINES REPLACED THAT BROKE WITH NO IMPACT OR ACCIDENT IVE BEEN TOLD THE MASTER CYLINDER NEEDS REPLACED THERE IS NO BRAKE PRESSURE MY WIRING IS MESSED UP AND NOW BOTH MY BRAKE LIGHTS ARE OUT IVE CHECKED FUSES AND BULBS THE TRUCK TAKES SEVERAL TRIES TO START IT ITS IN THE SHOP MORE THAN I DRIVE IT ITS DANGEROUS AND I NEVER KNOW IF ITS GOING TO STOP IN TRAFFIC OR IF PEOPLE BEHIND ME KNOW WHEN IM TRYING TO STOP I HAVE 6 KIDS I DRIVE TO SCHOOL EVERY DAY AND I WORRY ABOUT THEIR LIVES EVERY TIME WE HAVE TO GET IN THE JEEP I FEEL LIKE BUYING THIS VEHICLE WAS A HUGE MISTAKE
NHTSA complaint #10744080 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 126,000 milesLexington, MOFire
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE IT WAS BEING DRIVEN DOWN THE ROAD, IT WAS PULLED OVER TO SIDE OF THE ROAD IN A DRIVEWAY. FIRE CAME FROM UNDER THE DASH ON THE PASSENGERS SIDE, AND THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY CONSUMED BY FIRE IN APPROXIMATELY 10 MINUTES. I REPORTED IT TO CHRYSLER AND THEY STATED BECAUSE OF THE AMOUNT MILES ON IT THEY WEREN'T RESPONSIBLE! UPDATED 09/25/15*LJ UPDATED 12/08/2017
NHTSA complaint #10743742 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 86,604 milesFairfield, CA
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
STRONG GASOLINE SMELL INSIDE CAR CABIN....DTC P0455 WAS FOUND.....SPLIT HOSES WERE FOUND AT THE EVAP .CANISTER......COMMENT : POTENTIAL FLASH FIRE INSIDE CABIN HAD THE REAR BUMPER [ LEFT REAR] (DRIVER SIDE ) OF BUMPER BEEN HIT IN AN ACCIDENT.
NHTSA complaint #10743927 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Sherrill, NY
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I WANT TO KNOW IF SAFTEY RECALL FOR RUPTURED FUEL TANKS IS STILL IN EFFECT FOR THIS VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #10702338 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Clearwater, FL
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, A FUEL ODOR WAS EMITTING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE NUMBER THREE CYLINDER FOR THE FUEL INTAKE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 01V374000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10695544 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Oceanside, NY
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V046000 (AIR BAGS), NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V527000 (AIR BAGS), NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 02V104000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE), NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 02V032000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) AND NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 01V374000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR REPAIR. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED FOR REPAIR WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR MONTHS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE DELAY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT NOTICED A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL EMITTING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
NHTSA complaint #10694829 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Hasbrouck Heights, NJ
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED RECALL NOTIFICATIONS FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 06E011000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE), 06E022000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC), AND 12V527000 (AIR BAGS). THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE REPAIRS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICES MONTHS AGO. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
NHTSA complaint #10625990 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 108,267 milesNottingham, MD
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IMMEDIATELY AFTER RE-FUELING, FUEL SPEWED OUT OF THE FILLER NECK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL INLET VALVE WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 108,267.
NHTSA complaint #10595626 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 108,267 milesNottingham, MD
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IMMEDIATELY AFTER RE-FUELING, FUEL SPEWED OUT OF THE FILLER NECK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL INLET VALVE WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 108,267.
NHTSA complaint #10595626 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Wilson, WI
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THE RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V527000 (AIR BAGS) HAD SURPASSED A REASONABLE TIME FOR REPAIR. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT ALSO RECEIVED A MANUFACTURER RECALL FOR THE FUEL SYSTEM AND STATED THE PARTS FOR REPAIR WERE NOT AVAILABLE EITHER. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED.
NHTSA complaint #10558315 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 102,000 milesCincinnati, OHCrash1 injured
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I WAS REAR ENDED IN MY '02 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. MY VEHICLE DOES HAVE A MANUFACTURED INSTALLED TRAILER HITCH. AFTER THE ACCIDENT, IT WAS APPARENT THAT THE GAS TANK WAS STILL HIT BY THE VEHICLE. THE HITCH DID NOTHING TO KEEP THE VEHICLE FROM GETTING TO THE TANK. THERE ARE VISIBLE GRAZE MARKS WHERE THE VEHICLE HIT THE HITCH AND PROCEEDED TO THE GAS TANK. STILL NOT FEELING SAFE FROM THE CHRYSLER RECALL THAT THE "HITCH" WILL PREVENT A FIRE HAZARD IF INVOLVED IN A REAR END ACCIDENT. CHRYSLER WILL NOT EVEN LOOK AT THE VEHICLE SINCE IT HAS A HITCH. PHOTOS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. *TR..UPDATED 02/13/17 *BF UPDATED 08/08/2017
NHTSA complaint #10532117 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Clearwater, FL
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 13V252000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STRUCTURE) AND STATED THAT IT HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE TIME FOR THE RECALL SERVICE TO BE PERFORMED. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN LIST FOR THE AFFECTED VEHICLE HAD NOT YET BEEN COMPILED AND THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO ADVISE THE CONTACT IF HER SPECIFIC VIN WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
NHTSA complaint #10531780 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 75,950 milesGuadalajara Jalisco Mexico, CA
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
MY JEEP HAS A SAFETY RECALL A-02 SAFETY RECALL TO INSPECT YOUR VEHICLE'S VAPOR CANISTER VENT HOSE AND FUEL FILLER INLET CHECK VALVE, NEVERTHELESS I WAS TOLD BY A CHRYSLER DEALER IN MEXICO THAT IT DOES NOT APPLY TO MY GRAND CHEROKEE. I NEED TO KNOW IF THIS IS TRUE OR WHAT CAN I DO TO HAVE THIS ISSUE RESOLVED.
NHTSA complaint #10519560 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 119,000 milesByhalia, MS
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS FOUND IN THE NATURAL VACUUM LEAK DETECTION PUMP. THERE WAS A RECALL RELATED TO FAILURE, UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 02V032000 (COMPONENT: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE BUT ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 238,465. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 119,000. UPDATED 8/9/12
NHTSA complaint #10464118 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Houston, TX
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
2002 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE FUEL TANK DESIGN *TGW THE CONSUMER BELIEVED AN URGENT RECALL WAS NEEDED TO PROTECT THE 2.2 MILLION DRIVERS WHO OWN JEEPS.
NHTSA complaint #10412699 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 180,000 milesIuka, MS
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REFUELING, FUEL BEGAN TO SPILL OUT OF THE FUEL FILLER NECK. THE FAILURE RECURRED WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS REFUELED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 01V374000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVER). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 180,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 186,000.
NHTSA complaint #10392461 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 102,000 milesDartmouth, MA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2002 GRAND CHEROKEE JEEP-FUEL RAIL RUSTED AND LEAKED FUEL ON EXHAUST MANIFOLD. CAUGHT IT BEFORE A FIRE, REPLACING RAIL AT A COST OF APPROX $230 PARTS $200 LABOR. CHRYSLER WILL NOT PAY FOR REPAIRS.
NHTSA complaint #10358583 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Zionsville, PA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
I HAVE READ THE RECENT NEWS ON THE INVESTIGATION INTO THE GRAND CHEROKEE GAS TANKS. BOTH MY WIFE AND I OWN THEM. I HAVE A 2001 AND SHE HAS A 2002. I AM VERY CONCERNED OVER THIS AS WE BOTH USE THESE CARS TO TAKE OUR DAUGHTER PLACES. I WORRY ABOUT THEIR SAFETY. I RECENTLY CHANGED THE FUEL FILTER ON HERS AND UNTIL THAT TIME DIDN'T EVEN REALIZE THAT THE FUEL TANK IS WHERE IT IS OR THAT IT IS MADE OF PLASTIC. IT'S APPARENT TO ME THAT THEY POSE A SERIOUS RISK, ESPECIALLY SINCE ONE OF THE BOLTS ON THE REAR SWAY BAR IS LESS THAN A QUARTER INCH FROM THE TANK AND COULD VERY EASILY PUNCTURE IT IN EVEN A MINOR REAR END CRASH. THIS IS SOMETHING YOU CANNOT IGNORE. THERE IS OBVIOUSLY A REASON THEY MOVED THE TANK AFTER 2004. YOU HAVE MILLIONS OF TICKING TIME BOMBS DRIVING AROUND. THIS COULD POSE DANGER TO THE OCCUPANTS OF THE VEHICLE THAT REAR ENDS A JEEP AND TO ANY BY STANDARDS THAT TRY TO ASSIST IN AN ACCIDENT SITUATION. WITH THE WAY THE SPARE TIRE COMPARTMENT IS DESIGNED, THERE ARE A FEW HOLES THAT ARE COVERED WITH SEALANT THAT COULD ACT AS A PASSAGE WAY FOR THE FLAMES, THE SEALANT IN BOTH OF OUR CARS IS OLD AND BRITTLE SO IT WOULD OFFER VERY LITTLE RESISTANCE TO ANYTHING.
NHTSA complaint #10351619 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.