2002 Jeep Wrangler recalls
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2002 Jeep Wrangler. Between them they involve fuel system and electrical system. The most recent was received on April 8, 2002.
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Fuel system
Daimlerchrysler/debris in manifold
The defect: 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.
The risk: This could result in a vehicle fire.
The remedy: Dealers will install a manifold shield to modify the air flow characteristics and to prevent the accumulation of debris in the area of the #3 cylinder. Owner notification began may 13, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
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Electrical system
Daimlerchrysler/ignition switch
The defect: On certain sport utility vehicles, water and impurities can enter into the ignition switch, causing a short circuit.
The risk: This could result in a vehicle fire.
The remedy: Dealers will replace the ignition switch with a redesigned switch. Owner notification began april 8, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Check by VIN
A campaign rarely covers every Wrangler built in 2002. Enter your 17-character VIN to find the recall campaigns filed for your make, model and model year. The VIN is on the driver’s side of the dashboard (visible through the windshield), on the door-jamb label, and on your registration and insurance documents.
Is a recall still open on your vehicle? Only NHTSA’s official VIN check can say whether a campaign applies to your exact vehicle and whether the repair has already been done.
Your VIN is decoded with NHTSA’s public vPIC service to identify the make, model and year. It is not stored and is not added to any page address.
What 2002 Jeep Wrangler owners should do
- Check your VIN on NHTSA’s lookup to see which of these campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether any are still open.
- Call a Jeep dealer and book the repair, quoting the campaign numbers (02V-104, 02V-075).
- If you have bought the vehicle used, the recall still applies: the repair is free whoever owns the vehicle now.
- Make sure your current address is on file with the manufacturer so the owner letters reach you.
Other Jeep Wrangler model years
- 2023 14
- 2022 15
- 2021 15
- 2020 12
- 2019 9
- 2018 14
- 2017 5
- 2016 5
- 2015 3
- 2014 4
- 2013 6
- 2012 9
- 2011 10
- 2010 10
- 2009 6
- 2008 7
- 2007 8
- 2006 3
- 2005 1
- 2004 1
- 2001 3
Common questions
Does the 2002 Jeep Wrangler have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 campaigns for the 2002 Jeep Wrangler: 02V-104 (Daimlerchrysler/debris in manifold); 02V-075 (Daimlerchrysler/ignition switch).
How do I know if my 2002 Jeep Wrangler has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in NHTSA’s recall lookup. Most campaigns cover only part of a model year’s production, and the lookup also shows whether the repair has already been done on your vehicle.
Will the dealer charge to fix the 2002 Jeep Wrangler?
No. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge by Jeep dealers. Quote the NHTSA campaign number when you book.