general problems of the 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee

The contact owns a 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while the vehicle was turned off, there was an abnormal sound coming from the dashboard. Additionally, while driving at various speeds, the speedometer failed to display the correct speed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed of a leak in the evap system. The contact was also informed that the vehicle control sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer nor the manufacturer had been notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 205,000.

A few instances have occurred where I will be driving and the vehicle engine will immediately shut off as the vehicle is in motion. The electrical components (radio, headlights, dashboard, etc) still function but all gauges stop working. I then have to pull over, put the vehicle in park, and then restart the vehicle. It will then start up right away. On a couple of occasions, the vehicle engine has started back up on its own without me doing anything and drives fine after that. This seems to occur mostly when I release my foot from the accelerator but has happened when I am trying to accelerate. Has only happened when driving on city streets, never on a highway.

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.

Engine dies without warning while stopped and moving. The gauges go crazy. The gas gauge indicates empty even though there's half of tank full. Did tune up, replaced spark plugs and ignition coil, gas filter.

Just had the eniter exaust system replaced due to the cats were plugged . Replaced cats and all O2 sensors with factory oem's and now the car give 3 different codes , p0141, p0138, p1499 . After the codes showed up took back to shop and had to replace all the O2 senors again to the tune of $500. 00 plus labor. And went to drive and get tested only to fail again, for bank 1 sensor 2 high voltage detected. Now shop is telling me there was a problem with the pmc and it needs to be replaced to the tune of another $450. 00 plus labor.

The contact owns a 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and the check engine indicator illuminated. The contact also stated that the horn did not work. The vehicle was towed to a used car lot for the first failure. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic, but the contact was unsure if the vehicle had been diagnosed. The contact did not speak to a Chrysler dealer regarding either failure. The contact was unsure if the used car lot from where the vehicle was purchased had contacted a dealer on her behalf. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of either failure. The approximate failure mileage was 198,000.

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.

The contact owns a 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that after attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle backfired and failed to start. In addition, the contact stated that warning lights on the instrument panel illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 170,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Jeep cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

I started my car and put it in r car suddenly accelerated backwards I put my feet on the brake and car continued back I could not shut engine off and attempted to shift into neutral when car surged forward. Again with my feet on the brake pushing as hard as I could car went through 3 walls of my home before stopping. Car is total loss in possession of geico claim # 0011757900101272 at geico tl lot in florida. I will also be filing a complaint with Jeep for same, I would like to have the vehicle inspected due to a possible manufacturer malfunction.

Air bag light illuminated. Dealer stated open recall for air bag module and front sensors. No parts available. We care driving an unsafe vehicle with no support from dealer. We need a safe vehicle to drive. Dealer also denied recall for faulty fuel tank in event of rear collision. We have a check engine code directly related to fuel venting/purge system. Dealer will not repair. In summary we have an unsafe vehicle that has 2 potential ways of causing bodily harm.

Chrysler has issued over 10 recalls on my 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee and have failed to complete any of the required recall service. They have not received any parts from their suppliers to replace the defective parts covered under the recall. The amount of affected vehicles are over 950. 000 Chrysler has still failed to resolve any of the outstanding recalls on my vehicle, and has not offered substitute trasportation after 9 months that the numerous recalls were issued, and not resolved due to zero availability of replacement parts. This is a major safety liability that Chrysler is conveniently ignoring.

My ac system is faulty. Hot and cold air blows at the same time. Windows constantly fog up and I can't see. Getting blend door codes on the climate control reader.

We were driving Jeep on highway and all was normal. We stopped for fuel and when we started the car it idled very rough and started smoking. Shut car off and upon inspection the rocker arm had been pushed through the valve cover. Appears to be damage to valve but do not know extent of damage yet. Engine had approx. 108,000 miles on it.

Failure of heater to deliver warmed air to the passenger side (this model has a dual heat control). In investigating this problem, it became clear that this is a very frequent issue with this model, often occurring at 50-70000 miles,filling many chat room threads, and even leading to an independently manufactured fix. (the "heater treater"--easily found by google or ebay). The problem apparently is due to cheap plastic blend door mechanisms which often break and require total dashboard removal to fix (~$1100-1500). . Read more...

1)unknown, purchased as pre-owned 2)vehicle won't start right away, turn key to start then wait approx 10 seconds and try again, typically will then start, all other electrical parts would come on. On two occasions vehicle was towed because it would not start at all. Entire electrical system went haywire, no gauges, power windows and locks did not work. Heat/ac blower randomly works. 3)computer was replaced, starter was replaced, ignition switch was replaced. Problem still exists, but much more infrequently. Was advised by phil long Jeep repair that there is no part available to repair blower on heat/ac unit. Windows fog and freeze, no visibility. This has been an ongoing problem for many months. Complete failure occurred sometime in March 2007.