One problem related to tailgate has been reported for the 2002 Jeep Wrangler. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
At start up, vehicle shakes and sounds like injectors are missing, not taken to dealer yet. Vehicle taken to dealer 3 times, however dealership cannot duplicate problem. Vehicle boggs and runs rough/hesitates when cold. Rear portion of soft top located near bottom of tailgate has gap. Rear weatherstrip adjusted.
| Body problems | |
| Frame Rust problems | |
| Bumper problems | |
| Tailgate problems |