Body problems of the 2002 Jeep Wrangler

Frame is rotted out. Vehicle is well maintained and it is upsetting. After spending good money for a reputable brand, the frame did not last. It is not drivable and is unsafe to be on the road. It is not safe to travel with my family. Everyone I know that has these years Wrangler tj model has this problem. Lower and upper control arms need to be welded back because they rotted off.

Excessive frame rot due to poor design by manufacturer.

I know the Jeep is a 2002, but this rusting, to be this bad, had to have started awhile ago. I went to have two new tires installed and was told by the shop that they could not jack or lift the vehicle due to the rust. This is part of the frame, god forbid if it would have failed. It is so rusted that I can put my finger through the frame in spots. I do not use the Jeep for off road activities nor park it in the ocean. I also wash the road salt off during the winter. I have included pictures of the rusted pass side and the not too rusted driver side. This is just an around town vehicle. This is ridiculous and Jeep should be ashamed to release a vehicle with such a dangerous defect. I wonder if this is a vehicle from a flood. For this amount of deterioration, I would not doubt it and I will try to find out. Thanks for any help you can provide.

The main right side frame support for the centerline skid plate/transmission rusted from the inside out. This resulted in almost dropping the skid plate and transmission while the vehicle was in motion. I would dearly love to know why Jeep sold vehicles that begin rusting where it can't be found until catastrophic damage occurs.

The frame is rotting terribly and the front control arms are about to crack off and the trans/skid plate has already rusted through causing the transfer case and trans to fall off of the frame, vehicle was city driving when this happend.

Found during vehicle inspection for other repairs. Called Chrysler and was told that vehicle had to be taken to a dealer and was given case# 31813048 dealer inspected (see file below) on 7-10-17 called Chrysler 800-992-1997 and spoke with bri, she said that there is no coverage available through Chrysler. I find with mileage and knowing that I keep my car inside during winter weather conditions and have maintained vehicle as per Chrysler that this should not have happened.

The frame is developing severe rusting prematurely as comparative to other vehicles of this age of manufacuture, mileage, driving conditions and location of operation.

Purchased a 2002 Jeep Wrangler sahara with 4 miles on it. All required maintenance has been done routinely. This vehicle has never been off road and was strictly a daily driver averaging 12k miles per year. I took the vehicle to the shop for an oil change and the mechanic brought me into the garage to show me the frame was almost completely rotted through near the front suspension. The frame where the cross bracket that holds the transmission in place has also rotted. The bolts in the bracket have nothing to hold onto because the frame has rotted through. The mechanic stated, "you are one pot hole away from a major accident". I brought it to another mechanic who stated "this is a major safety risk and I would not suggest driving it. " other than the frame rotting out, the vehicle is in perfect working order with normal wear. I can provide photos if interested.

The 2002 Jeep Wrangler has approx. 85000 miles on it. Never used off road - just to and from work. Brought vehicle in for work on clutch and repair shop states that the vehicle frame is rotted through and need to be replaced before transmission is able to be removed. Front fenders have rusted through in same spot on each side.

Takata recall- driving down a dark county road- lost control of vehicle and went off road and hit a tree- upon impact the Jeep burst into flames- the driver was pulled out because she was trapped inside the burning Jeep- the Jeep was totaled due to the fire.

The design of the vehicle frame was faulty from the original purchase where water and dirt can enter the frame but no way to exit therefore becoming trapped to allow rust to form from the inside of frame. This not only promotes but allows the life of the frame to become dangerously weak and if in a accident not to with stand a impact and create a situation where life or harm to persons increase.

My frame and suspension have rotted out from the inside out. Its costing me over $6,000 to replace everything.

Tl- the contact owns a 2002 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated the fram of the vehicle has rusted. The vehicle was taken to local dealer watermark Chrysler Dodge Jeep ram located at 1055 crossing pl, madisonville, ky 42431, (270) 875-4432, were made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired as of yet. The manufacturer has been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 200,000. Dp.

Water leaks into front passenger side compartment from air conditioner drain hole in firewall. Water soaks front carpet, and the drain plug in floor must be removed to allow water to drain out of vehicle. Appears foam surrounding drain has failed allowing the water into the vehicle.

Paint is flaking of on fender, hood, door, and rear door.