Eight problems related to suspension have been reported for the 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee based on all problems reported for the 2002 Grand Cherokee.
Taillight on back passenger side won't work, steering has been bad since I had, steering linkage and suspension failing, emergency brake doesn't work, cruise control won't work, oil pressure always reads high, airbag light stays on n seatbelt light stays on if I don't turn key on n let sit for an few seconds before starting Jeep, gas pedal sticks , power steering fluid is leaking bad, steering linkage close to breaking heard noise so I pulled over. Also shocks bad, when hit an small bump it sounds like whole front end breaks.
The driver side seat heater gets so hot or feels like it's burning my legs. . I can only use it on low to prevent burns. . The passenger side does not work at all. (recall #09v117000) if the passenger side door is open, I cannot lock the doors, or put the windows up until it is shut. (recall #01v288000) . . Periodically when I start the Jeep the air bag light will stay on. . I have to pull over, turn the vehicle off, and repeat the process until it goes back off. (recall #12v527000).
Death wobble in steering system at 40 mph and above.
Driving highway speeds, 65 mph, hit a small bump on the road and the steering wheel began to shake violently. I purchased the vehicle new in early 2002 and this was the first incident. Since then this has happened several more time. Suspect a worn steering damper.
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.
Jeep pulls to the right. Took it to two different deallers. Claim nothing is wrong.
Consumer states there is a loud knocking noise coming from the steering wheel area. Cause is unknown.
While driving vehicle tends to wander all over the road excessively, especially if hit by a crosswind or passed by a tractor trailer. It is very hard for consumer to maintain lane. The tires have been replaced and the alignment has been checked. Dealer cannot diagnose cause of problem.