1.7

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
94,662 miles

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problem #10

May 082019

Grand Cherokee

  • 55,000 miles
Several years ago I was pulled over by a police officer because I had no tail/running/turn or brake lights. I immediately had those replaced. Within a month I took my Jeep in for the yearly state inspection and found that I had the same issue. I was told then, that this was a problem with this design of the Jeep, they were very familiar with this problem as I told them about my recent traffic stop and having just gotten it fixed. This very serious problem has persisted extensively! no matter how many times I address the issue (and it's not the bulbs, those are rarely burnt out, it's the connection, cleaning the connection surface helps but...) I am constantly being stopped and told I have no tail lights whatsoever, it's exhausting and a danger to my and everyone else's! ongoing problem.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

problem #9

Jan 162019

Grand Cherokee

  • 145,000 miles
I was driving when all of a sudden my vehicle cut off in the middle of traffic. Also, Sunday morning I was driving to church when my vehicle would not start. I was told my a mechanic (not on duty) that it could be my fuel pump, wiring or catalytic converter. Please look into this matter as soon as possible.

- Florissant, MO, USA

problem #8

Jan 012015

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
I have had ever light on my truck fixed and I still have not found the right thing. And I am seeing am not the only truck that is have that problem.

- Forest, MS, USA

problem #7

Apr 102015

Grand Cherokee 4WD 6-cyl

  • 144,154 miles
It's killing my battery the interior light stays on when vehicle is off and power windows don't work unless driver side door is open while vehicle is on.door open lights flashes when vehicle is running however it is really shut already. I have friends with same type vehicles having same issues.

- East Providence, RI, USA

problem #6

Apr 092014

Grand Cherokee

  • 111,568 miles
The contact owns a 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at 45 mph, the air bag warning light illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that both turn signals functioned intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician repaired the vehicle under NHTSA campaign number: 12V527000 (air bags). However, the failure recurred. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic. The contact was unsure about what needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V046000 (air bags). The failure mileage was 111,568.

- Franklin, NC, USA

problem #5

Dec 022014

Grand Cherokee

  • 180,000 miles
The contact owns a 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at night, both the low beam and high beam headlights flickered. The contact also stated that the instrument panel electronic gauges failed when driving. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 180,000.

- Schenectady , NY, USA

problem #4

Jul 012008

Grand Cherokee

  • 80,000 miles
The contact owns a 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the rear brake lights failed to activate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that rear brake light wiring harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.

- Memphis, TN, USA

problem #3

Jan 102011

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Turn signals only work intermittently. I have seen numerous reports of this as a problem with Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo vehicles made in 2002 and 2003, possibly other years. This absolutely should be under recall. Please take this into consideration. Thank you.

- Humboldt, TN, USA

problem #2

May 192010

Grand Cherokee 6-cyl

  • 124,902 miles
Clouded headlight lenses.

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #1

Dec 262010

Grand Cherokee 4WD 6-cyl

  • 106,000 miles
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.

- Nahant, MA, USA