general problems of the 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee - part 2

2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee, limited, 4x4 1. I noticed that vehicles hvac is not functioning correctly. Could cause some obstructed views in passenger compartment from not working properly. 2. Failure occurs everyday when vehicle is running 3. I'm currently in the process of repairing this defect.

I bought my 02 Jeep Grand Cherokee in 05 with about 50,000 miles on it. Sometime in 08 the blower motor started working off and on. After about 3 years I did some research and found that the most likely cause was the blower motor resister. After checking, I notice that the resistor harness had been melted. I did some more research and found that this was quite common. This should be a recall item because this is a serous fire hazard. If the wires were hot enough to melt the plastic sheathing, whats to stop it from causing a fire in an unsuspecting consumer's Jeep? I was fortunate enough to have caught this early on, but if I wasn't, the cost of "what if" is not one I, my wife, or children are willing to pay.

The contact owns a 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While driving approximately 20 mph, the contact was notified by another driver that his brake lights were out. The contact inspected the vehicle and discovered that when he depressed the brake pedal, the brake lights and parking lights failed. The failure was caused by an electrical defect. The manufacturer stated that they cannot help with the brake failure. The current mileage was 185,000 and failure mileage was 184,000. Updated 02/01/08. Updated 02/01/08.

The contact owns a 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While driving 3 mph in reverse, the contact heard a loud pop coming from her vehicle. She discovered that the plastic fan blade on the radiator fan separated. The failure caused damage to the radiator as well as some other parts to which the contact could not recall. The repair will cost $600. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. Daimler Chrysler stated that they would not pay for the repair because the contact did not bring the vehicle in for repair when she received recall notice # f25 (electric radiator fan). The manufacturer stated that the contact should have parked the vehicle and refrained from driving. The contact went to two different dealers for the repair, but neither were taking any appointments. She feels that she should not have to pay for the repair because she could not get an appointment from the dealer. The engine size and powertrain were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 73,000.

Popping and creaking noises behind the dash when using the heating and cooling unit of the 2002 Jeep with dual climate. Sometimes doesn't seem to work correctly.

: the contact stated when attempting to stop the vehicle, a loud noise was heard from the front end, and it vibrated. Also, the electric connection to the heater failed causing a lack of heat. The dealer could find no problem with the front of the vehicle. However, the dealer was not contacted about the electrical problem with the heater.

This is my 4th Jeep. Here is a little background on this issue. I purchased a 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee, the overland edition. The dealership pushed buying a used certified Jeep vehicle! they mentioned the extended warranty that would take care of any issues that the Jeep had during the last years of my ownership. I went in the dealership looking to purchase a new vehicle but they told me all the added benefits / value from buying from the used Jeep facility! the warranty: as mentioned I purchased the warranty sold by Jeep at the local dealership. The service agreement that was sold by the dealership went bankrupt! gary miller Chrysler Jeep isuzu located in erie, PA sold this to me. My 1st issue was when I decided to take the vehicle in because of a vibration while driving. I was made aware that the company was bankrupt when tying to call and find out what information will be needed when I go to the local Jeep dealership in kansas city. Furthermore I mentioned to the Jeep dealership that pushed the contract that I am wiling to purchase the best contract to make sure I do not have an issue with my new vehicle in the future. The constant issues: I have now taken in my Jeep for 6 visits! I have only included some of the payments (see the additional paperwork) but you can see a trend here. This Jeep had been nothing but a problem since I purchased the vehicle! I am now stuck replacing the steering pump for the 2nd time! I have to pay for the replacement and live without a vehicle. I am out several thousand dollars and still have to take this vehicle (that Jeep pushed on me) to the service shop about every 6 months. I just started driving my vehicle from the last service repair (I am getting very familiar to the local Jeep dealerships) and still the item is not fixed and my Jeep is leaking oil all over our company driveway. This vehicle is a lemon and the company that made the vehicle sold me a bankrupt contract.

The contact owns a 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would stall intermittently without warning. Also, the contact mentioned that when driving over 50 mph the lights and gauges on the instrumental panel stutter. In addition, the vehicle jerk forward and hesitated whenever the failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on multiple occasions. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 35,000.

My 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee limited is blowing cold air out the passenger side and makes a creaking sound in the dash even when the vehicle is off.

My wife & I were driving on I-95 south when my Jeep Grand Cherokee's check engine light came on but before we could do anything it shifted from drive to 2nd gear and went from 60mph to around 25mph while we were still in the 3rd inside lane of a 3 lane hwy so we proceded to pull off the hwy and check out the truck and also let it sit for awhile and in doing so the lite went off so we proceded to get back on and go straight home but as we tried to get on the hwy it happened again but this time we went from drive to 1st gear and we almost got rearended by an 18 wheeler but he moved over at the last second, where we got on there was no break down lane so we had to go for about a mile and in the process we started to loose the brakes do to problems ariseing from the abs and also the engine was acting funny it started to shut off then it would speed up and it did it 3 or 4 times so when we got off we had the Jeep flatbeded to "greenwich Jeep" in greenwich,CT. Soon as it's fixed I'm getting rid of it but I did want to note the problem with you!.

Purchased November 2001, had two recalls for fuel system within two months, dealer told me there was previous recall fixed before I purchased. Engine safety warning light has come on and stayed on several days on seven (7) separate occasions. Dealer claims not to worry cannot figure out why. Plus seat heater went out and had to be replaced, interior heater stopped working except defrost. I believe they are all related and is why the engine safety warning light keeps coming on. Also to note--vehicle sways back and forth over small bumps, like riding a small boat in rough water.

2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee limited (wj), electrical wires melting at blower motor controller (resistor block) for heater /ac interior fan. Fire hazard as this circuit is hot even when the vehicle is off. Poor contact between the wire female spade connector and the blower motor controller male spade terminal caused excessive heat which resulted in the wires being charred and the blower motor controller housing melting. Device is located under the dashboard on the passenger side. I am ordering a harness and heater resistor to remedy this manufacturer defect. While my car did not catch on fire, this is clearly a fire hazard that should be addressed by the manufacturer.

Both driver and passengner get a static shock upon exiting vehicle. Dealer and manufacturer were not notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further information.

The consumers vehicle was less than a year old but has had three computers replaced. The dealer has not been able to determine the cause of the failures.