Six problems related to equipment have been reported for the 2002 Jeep Wrangler. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
For a popular on and off road vehicle which has a reputation for strength and durability, why would the frame, the very foundation of the entire vehicle, be so susceptible to rusting out and making said vehicle unsafe to drive. Not cool , Jeep, not cool.
Frame is rusty, not just the outside but is rusting in thick layers of scale from the inside out. Appears to be no drainage holes in bottom side of the frame, while having holes in the side of the frame allowing salt, sand, and whatever road chemicals an entry point while by design restricts the drainage of such elements. The vehicle is still operational, but only a matter of time till structure failure. Won't be seeing the roads this winter.
Frame is rusting away from inside out, holes are starting to appear around front most driver side body mount. Rust chunks can be seen and removed thru hole within the frame. 12 year old vehicle is too soon to have a frame rusting out. Chrysler should do as Toyota has done with their frame rust issue of the north east USA as well as for all Jeep owners that road salt has affected the integrity of the vehicles frame and body way too soon.
The frame is developing severe rusting prematurely as comparative to other vehicles of this age of manufacuture, mileage, driving conditions and location of operation.
Frame rust mainly internal with frame failure along transmission mount on both drivers and passengers side.
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.
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