Jeep Grand Cherokee Complaints (2002)

1,476 consumer complaints on file.

#10164300August 3, 2006
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH THROUGH A COMMERCIAL AREA DURING VERY HOT WEATHER CONDITIONS THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE. THE VIBRATION OCCURRED RIGHT BEFORE THE COOLING SYSTEM CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO RUN AT HIGH TEMPERATURES AND OVER HEAT RESULTING IN A BLOWN ENGINE COOLING FAN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC SHOP WHERE THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY THE SHROUD AND THE PLASTIC BLADE OF THE ELECTRIC MOTOR FAN. THE MECHANIC ALSO INDICATED THAT THE PARTS WERE DEFECTIVE. THE WAS A RECALL # PERTAINING TO THE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CALLED AND DETERMINED THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10164322August 3, 2006
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
I HAVE A 2002 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE AND I HAVE NOW HAD THE THIRD DIFFERENT POWER WINDOW FAILURE SINCE I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE NEW. THE WINDOW, WHEN FAILS, FALLS DOWN IN ITS TRACK AND ON ONE OCCASION HAPPENED WHILE I WAS DRIVING AND IT STARTLED ME. I HAVE SPENT HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS ON THE PREVIOUS TWO FAILURES ONLY NOW TO HAVE A THIRD FAILURE. BOTH FRONT WINDOWS FAILED AND NOW THE REAR LEFT HAS FAILED. *JB
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10163943July 31, 2006
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND A VERY LOUD BANG WAS HEARD FROM THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT INSPECTED UNDER THE HOOD AND NOTICED THE FAN HAD EXPLODED. THERE IS AN NHTSA RECALL, # 06V199000, REGARDING THE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: COOLING SYSTEM: FAN. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10163803July 28, 2006
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
MY 2002 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO HAS HAD THE ROTORS WARP THREE TIMES IN THE FIRST 38,000 MILES. THE FIRST OF WHICH OCCURRED AROUND 12,000 MILES THE SECOND AT 24,000 AND NOW AGAIN. THE SERVICE AT THE DEALERSHIP WAS FINE EXCEPT FOR THE EXPENSE AFTER THE WARRANTY WAS UP. THE SERVICE MAN EXPLAINED TO ME THAT JEEP WAS USING AN INFERIOR PRODUCT FOR THE ROTORS, BUT THERE WAS NOT TO BE A RECALL EXPECTED. I AM CURRENTLY SIGNING UP FOR THE CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT AGAINST DAIMLER CHRYSLER. IF YOU NEED INFORMATION ON THIS CONTACT WWW.DCCSETTLEMENT .COM *JB
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10163608July 27, 2006
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE PLASTIC BLADES ON THE FAN FRACTURED AND DETACHED FROM THE ENGINE PUNCTURING THE RADIATOR. THERE IS A NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID # 06V199000 PERTAINING TO THE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM; FAN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN. THERE WAS ALSO AN UNNECESSARY DELAYED IN ACCELERATION. THERE WAS A GRINDING NOISE AND SMOKING COMING FROM THE BRAKES. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE BRAKES WERE RUBBING AGAINST THE DISCS CAUSING FRICTION WHICH CAUSED THE BRAKES TO OVERHEAT. THE CALIPER WAS ALSO LEAKING. THE BRAKE CALIPERS, BRAKE SHOES AND PADS WERE REPLACED.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10163713July 25, 2006
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
2002 JEEP CHEROKEE, DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW REGULATORS FAILED. THE DRIVER SIDE REGULATOR HAD TO BE REPLACED TWICE. *KB *NM***NAR***
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10163035July 21, 2006
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE AT 3 MPH, THERE WAS A LOUD BANG NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. UPON INSPECTION OF THE THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT OBSERVED THAT THE ELECTRIC MOTOR DRIVEN COOLING FAN HAD FRACTURED INTO PIECES. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL # 06V199000 PERTAINING TO THE FAN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN. UPDATED 10/04/06. *JB
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10163107July 21, 2006
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
2002 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 4.0 ELECTRIC RADIATOR COOLING FAN BLADES FRACTURED AND SEPERATED FROM HUB CRACKING RADIATOR SHROUD.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10162869July 19, 2006
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
THIS IS IN RELATION TO ACTION # EA05-020 ON THE 2002 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. ON THE DATE LISTED BELOW, THE BLADES SEPARATED FROM THE MOTOR AND THE "SHRAPNEL" PUNCTURED MY RADIATOR AND MY BATTERY. THE CAR WAS IN MOTION SO, THE HOOD WAS CLOSED AND NO ONE WAS INJURED. HOWEVER, I HAD TO SPEND ABOUT $800 IN PARTS TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. *NM
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10162372July 14, 2006
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
2002 HEATED SEATS PROBLEM. EXTREMELY HOT. HAD TO GET OUT OF CAR TO AVOID BURNING MY LEGS. SEATS NO LONGER HEAT. I GUESS THE ELEMENTS / SENSORS OR ? NO LONGER WORK OR BURNED THEMSELVES OUT. CHRYSLER-JEEP SAYS MY VEHICLE IS NOT COVERED IN THE ANNOUNCED (ON TV AND RADIO) RECALL OF 2003 AND 2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE SUVS. I DO NOT UNDERSTAND. IT IS THE SAME HAZARD. DEALER TOLD ME TO WAIT FOR A RECALL NOTICE. *JB
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10161973July 10, 2006
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE ELECTRIC COOLING FAN SEPARATED CAUSING THE FAN SHROUD TO BE PUNCTURED. THERE IS AN NHTSA RECALL, # 06V199000, REGARDING THE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: COOLING SYSTEM: FAN. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. 08/01/06 UPDATED. *TT
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10161929July 9, 2006
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
DRIVERS AND PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS HAVE FELL INSIDE THE DOOR WHILE PARKED. CHRYSLER NEEDS TO REPLACE THIS DEFECTIVE PART THAT CONTROLS THE WINDOW. WHEN THIS HAPPENS IT LEAVES YOUR CAR UNPROTECTED TO THIEVES AND WEATHER CONDITIONS. *JB
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10161644July 6, 2006
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
1) VEHICLE AT IDLE, AFTER INITIAL STARTUP IN THE MORNING 2) ELECTRIC FAN BROKE INTO PIECES AND HIT THE MAIN FAN, SHATTERING 3) AIRPARK CHRYSLER/JEEP DEALER COMPLETED THE REPAIR ON JULY 1, 2006. *JB
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10161470July 5, 2006
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
I AM EXPERIENCING A MAJOR PROBLEM WITH MY VEHICLE, 2002 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE OVERLAND (MANUFACTURE DATE 10/01). NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 01V374000 CLEARLY EFFECTS MY VEHICLE, AS I AM EXPERIENCING THE EXACT PROBLEM ASSOCIATED WITH THAT RECALL, HOWEVER, DAIMLER/CHRYSLER REFUSES TO HONOR THE RECALL, CLAIMING MY VEHICLE IS UNAFFECTED. IF I FILL THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY (UNTIL AUTOMATIC SHUTOFF), ALL THE FUEL IN THE FILLER NECK LEAKS TO THE GROUND. IF I FILL THE VEHICLE LESS THAN FULL (NOT UP TO THE FILLER NECK) NO LEAKAGE. IT IS CLEARLY THE FUEL INLET CHECK VALVE AND AM CLEARLY AFFECTED. NOT ONLY IS THIS A SAFETY ISSUE, WHICH IS MAIN CONCERN, BUT ALSO A WASTE OF FUEL (AND EXPENSE)AND DAMAGE TO THE ENVIRONMENT. IN SPEAKING WITH THE REPRESENTATIVE AT DAIMLER/CHRYSLER, THEY FLATLY REFUSE TO HONOR THE RECALL, CLAIMING IT IS A WARRANTY ITEM, HOWEVER, BECAUSE IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY, I AM RESPONSIBLE. *NM
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10161476July 5, 2006
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
I AM EXPERIENCING A MAJOR PROBLEM WITH MY VEHICLE, 2002 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE OVERLAND (MANUFACTURE DATE 10/01). NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 01V374000 CLEARLY AFFECTS MY VEHICLE, AS I AM EXPERIENCING THE EXACT PROBLEM ASSOCIATED WITH THAT RECALL AND FALL WITHIN THE SPECIFIC DATES OF VEHICLES AFFECTED, HOWEVER, DAIMLER/CHRYSLER REFUSES TO HONOR THE RECALL, CLAIMING MY VEHICLE IS UNAFFECTED. IF I FILL THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY (UNTIL AUTOMATIC SHUTOFF), ALL THE FUEL IN THE FILLER NECK LEAKS TO THE GROUND. IF I FILL THE VEHICLE LESS THAN FULL (NOT UP TO THE FILLER NECK) NO LEAKAGE OCCURS. IT IS CLEARLY THE UEL INLET CHECK VALVE AND MY VEHICLE IS CLEARLY AFFECTED. NOT ONLY IS THIS A SAFETY ISSUE (FIRE, OR WORSE) WHICH IS THE MAIN CONCERN, BUT ALSO A WASTE OF FUEL (AND EXPENSE) AND IS DAMAGING TO THE ENVIRONMENT. IN SPEAKING WITH THE REPRESENTATIVE AT DAIMLER/CHRYSLER, THEY FLATLY REFUSE TO HONOR THE EXISTING RECALL, CLAIMING IT IS A WARRANTY ITEM, HOWEVER, BECAUSE THE VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY, I AM RESPONSIBLE. *NM
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10161362July 4, 2006
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
MY JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE COOLING FAN BLADES CAME OFF OF THE COOLING FAN AND STRUCK THE SHROUD CAUSING IT TO BREAK APART WHILE I HAD THE HOOD OPEN CHECKING THE ENGINE, LUCKILY I WAS NOT INJURED BY THE FLYING DEBRIS. *JB
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10160981June 28, 2006
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
I OWN A 2002 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. IT STARTED TO OVERHEAT, LEAK AND SMOKE, COOLANT FAN BROKE AND TORE RIGHT THROUGH THE COVER. I NOW NEED REPAIRS TOTALING APPROXIMATELY $2600 DUE TO THE COOLANT FAN MALFUNCTIONING. I THOUGHT I COULD GET IT REPAIRED AT THE DEALER FOR NO COST SINCE THERE WAS A COOLANT FAN RECALL ON THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE BECAUSE I HAVE THE SAME YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL. I WAS TOLD THAT EVEN THOUGH THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE SAME SUV THAT I HAVE, MY VIN NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL, THEREFORE THERE IS NOTHING THAT CAN BE DONE FOR ME. DUE TO THE COOLANT FAN BREAKING, I NEED A NEW CYLINDER HEAD, RADIATOR, COOLING FAN MOTOR AND COOLANT FAN REALIGNMENT. I HAVE TO PAY FOR ALL OF THIS MYSELF JUST BECAUSE THEY DID NOT INCLUDE MY VIN NUMBER IN THE RECALL. *JB
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10160821June 26, 2006
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER, EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
I HAVE HEATED SEAT IN MY 2002 JEEP GR.CH.LIM. THAT HAS HAD TO BE DISCONNECTED, AS IT HEATS ON IT'S OWN, WITHOUT THE POWER TURNED ON. ALSO, THE A/C TURNS ON BY ITSELF, AS WELL. *NM
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10160704June 25, 2006
VISIBILITY
COLD AIR BEGAN COMING FROM THE VENTS SIDE OF THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT WHEN THE HEATER WAS ON. DEALER FOUND THE AIR CONDITIONER/HEATER BLEND DOORS THAT DIRECT THE AIR HAD BROKEN. A PLASTIC PART THAT DIRECTS THE DOORS HAD BROKEN. DEALER TECHNICIANS SAID THEY HAVE REPAIRED SEVERAL VEHICLES WITH THIS PROBLEM. *JB
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10160710June 25, 2006
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2002 GRAND JEEP CHEROKEE -AT 6:40 A.M. BACKED INTO PARKING SPOT WHERE I WORK; PULLED FORWARD AND STRAIGHTENED UP BACKED INTO SPOT; JEEP JUMPED CURB HIT BUILDING; PUT JEEP IN DRIVE; JEEP CATAPULTED FORWARD AT HIGH RATE OF SPEED. I WENT THROUGH AN IRON FENCE INTO A LONG TERM PARKING LOT; STOPPED HITTING ANOTHER JEEP HEAD ON AND A CONCRETE BASE; IRON FENCE DAMAGE TO TWO ADDITIONAL CARS PARKED. NO ONE ELSE WAS INVOLVED; ONLY INJURIES WERE TO MYSELF WHEN AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. EMS AND POLICE ARRIVED AND POLICEMAN TURNED OFF JEEP WHICH WAS STILL ACCELERATING AFTER IMPACT. JEEP WAS TOTALED AND ALL DAMAGES ARE BEING COVERED BY OUR STATE FARM INSURANCE. *JB
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0

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