Six problems related to wiring 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.
Electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash. Nhtsa campaign id number : 01v288000 my 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee is having electrical issues of this nature. Car lost directionals and heater/defroster, brake lights on highway. All electrical related.
The contacts owns a 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Ever since the vehicle was purchased, the contact has experienced brake failure. While driving at various speeds, the brake pedal will extend to the floor as if there were pressure loss. The contact must literally stand on the brake pedal in order to stop the vehicle. Also, the wiring on the instrument panel that controls the air conditioning fan has failed. The dealer stated that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The failure mileage was unknown.
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.
: the contact stated the gauges on the dash malfunctioned and did not illuminate. There was a NHTSA recall, # 01v288000, regarding the electrical system; wiring; instrument/under dash. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.
Tail light/brake light assembly on both driver and passenger side failed leaving only center brake light working when head lights are on. Passenger taillight/brake light failed completely. Both tail light assemblies needed to be replaced as part of circuit board was melted.
At 26,164 miles the right stop light bulb would not function. This was replaced under warranty. At 54,538 miles the left stop light bulb would not function. This was replaced at a cost of $191. 40. The original lamp assemblies are defective and a safety hazard. The mfg. Has even redesigned the replacement lamp assembly. All lamp assemblies should be recalled and replaced and owners that paid to have this safety hazard corrected should be reimbursed.