Model year
2002 Jeep Wrangler
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 108 complaints for the 2002 Jeep Wrangler (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are STRUCTURE:BODY (22), SUSPENSION (16), AIR BAGS:FRONTAL (10). NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 14–17 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,950–$4,800, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 251 complaints
- 2001 170 complaints
- 2002 108 complaints
- 2007 558 complaints
- 2008 873 complaints
- 2009 372 complaints
- 2010 686 complaints
- 2011 485 complaints
- 2012 836 complaints
- 2013 654 complaints
- 2014 657 complaints
- 2015 478 complaints
- 2016 462 complaints
- 2017 311 complaints
- 2018 1,827 complaints
- 2019 746 complaints
- 2020 616 complaints
- 2021 953 complaints
- 2022 407 complaints
- 2023 372 complaints
- 2024 746 complaints
- 2025 71 complaints
- 2026 12 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Recalls
02V104000 · Apr 8, 2002
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4.0L ENGINE ONLY, THE DESIGN OF THE INTAKE AND EXHAUST MANIFOLDS COULD ALLOW DEBRIS TO ACCUMULATE AT THE #3 CYLINDER LOCATION.
02V075000 · Mar 8, 2002
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, WATER AND IMPURITIES CAN ENTER INTO THE IGNITION SWITCH, CAUSING A SHORT CIRCUIT.
Complaints
108 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 15, fire flag on 5, injury field 17, deaths field 1. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrangler 4WD · 2.5L · Automatic 3-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 17 | 16 | — | — | $4,200 |
| Wrangler 4WD · 2.5L · Manual 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 19 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
| Wrangler 4WD · 4L · Automatic 3-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 13 | 16 | 14 | — | — | $4,800 |
| Wrangler 4WD · 4L · Manual 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 17 | 15 | — | — | $4,450 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2002 Jeep Wrangler at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.