2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Engine and Engine Cooling Problems
Owners have filed 146 complaints with NHTSA about engine and engine cooling problems on the 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 10% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 68,390 miles. The words owners use most often: “cooling fan” (32% of reports).
- 146engine and engine cooling complaints
- 68,390median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- $1,700typical repair cost reported by owners
- 22%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Cooling fan: mentioned in 46 of 146 complaints (32%)
- Electric radiator: mentioned in 13 of 146 complaints (9%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical engine and engine cooling repair on the 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee at $1,700, and half of them between $1,350 and $2,150.
Based on 9 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2005–2010), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems happen?
Based on 107 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 146 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 1 an injury.
Jeep Grand Cherokee engine and engine cooling complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine and Engine Cooling complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Grand Cherokee | 1 | 0% | 100,000 |
| 2023 Grand Cherokee | 1 | 0% | 21,722 |
| 2022 Grand Cherokee | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2021 Grand Cherokee | 2 | 0% | 46,116 |
| 2020 Grand Cherokee | 6 | 3% | 69,000 |
| 2019 Grand Cherokee | 5 | 1% | 95,000 |
| 2018 Grand Cherokee | 17 | 2% | 86,000 |
| 2017 Grand Cherokee | 6 | 2% | 92,000 |
| 2016 Grand Cherokee | 8 | 3% | 125,000 |
| 2015 Grand Cherokee | 23 | 2% | 116,769 |
| 2014 Grand Cherokee | 45 | 2% | 144,116 |
| 2013 Grand Cherokee | 4 | 0% | 69,950 |
| 2012 Grand Cherokee | 18 | 1% | 20,800 |
| 2011 Grand Cherokee | 15 | 1% | 21,517 |
| 2010 Grand Cherokee | 3 | 3% | 2,750 |
| 2009 Grand Cherokee | 5 | 4% | 40,000 |
| 2008 Grand Cherokee | 39 | 5% | 31,000 |
| 2007 Grand Cherokee | 77 | 7% | 38,000 |
| 2006 Grand Cherokee | 53 | 4% | 35,260 |
| 2005 Grand Cherokee | 78 | 4% | 28,500 |
| 2004 Grand Cherokee | 55 | 4% | 51,206 |
| 2003 Grand Cherokee | 42 | 6% | 66,000 |
| 2002 Grand Cherokee | 146 | 10% | 68,390 |
| 2001 Grand Cherokee | 53 | 6% | 76,000 |
| 2000 Grand Cherokee | 178 | 12% | 91,000 |
| 1999 Grand Cherokee | 121 | 7% | 96,500 |
| 1998 Grand Cherokee | 69 | 7% | 141,000 |
| 1997 Grand Cherokee | 81 | 8% | 119,000 |
| 1996 Grand Cherokee | 88 | 10% | 116,250 |
| 1995 Grand Cherokee | 70 | 10% | 135,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan
Problem: On certain sport utility vehicles, the plastic blades of the electric motor driven cooling fan may separate and penetrate the shroud.
Risk: If this occurs while the hood is open, a person in the vicinity of the engine could be struck by the blade and injured.
Fix: Dealers will replace the electric cooling fan modules free of charge. The recall began on september 4, 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
Problem: Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The onboard vapor recovery system vent hose may have been misrouted. This could allow water to enter the canister which can cause fuel to spill out of the filler tube when refueling the tank.
Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect (and reposition as necessary) the vent hose. If the vent hose is found in the bent down position, and the vehicle has been driven more than 20 miles, the canister assembly will be replaced. Owner notification began december 3, 2001. 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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that a new radiator was installed by an independent mechanic that was made of plastic. The contact stated that the structural integrity of the oem radiator was made overseas and not by chrysler. The contact stated that the radiator…
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 40 mph, the contact heard an abnormal popping noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. The coolant light was illuminated. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road, lifted the hood, and discovered that the…
I have contacted jeep and was told that they would not correct or authorize repair for this, even when i had the f25 safety recall notice. They repaired this problem a few years back, but their 'fix' was to install the same type of fan as was previously recalled. It failed again recently while i…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokees have engine and engine cooling problems?
No. NHTSA has 146 owner complaints about engine and engine cooling for the 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee (10% of the 1,476 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee engine and engine cooling?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list engine and engine cooling. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems start?
The median reported mileage is 68,390 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix engine and engine cooling problems on the 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,700 (half paid between $1,350 and $2,150), from 9 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about engine and engine cooling problems on the 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The most frequent phrase is “cooling fan”, in 46 of 146 complaints, followed by “electric radiator” (13).
Other 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems
- Air Bags problems (486)
- Visibility problems (323)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (153)
- Seats problems (91)
- Electrical System problems (85)
- Power Train problems (58)
See all 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems or engine and engine cooling problems across all Grand Cherokee years.