Problems with 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

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 burst and could not handle the pressure. the failure occurred fifteen months after the radiator was replaced by the mechanic. the failure mileage was 20,000.

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 coolant fan was fractured. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the coolant and radiator fan needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 134,000.

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 was in a parking lot - this time, when it broke, it slung the broken blade into the cowling and left a huge hole in this cover piece. it was a recall, for heavens' sakes - it does not seem that i should bear the cost of repairing this, since it is obviously a problem in the design of the 2002 jeep grand cherokee. one inch to the left while looking at the fan, and it would have been propelled into my head with serious injuries. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that she received nhtsa recall campaign number: 12v527000 (air bags) over a year ago. the dealer was notified several times but the parts were not available which she considered to be a major safety issue especially since her air bag warning lamp was illuminated. the manufacturer was made aware of the problem. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 86,000. the current mileage was 91,000. the transmission, windows, fan relay switch, and emergency brake. also, the radiator was leaking and all of the shocks for the tail gate lift, failed. updated 02/24/14 *jb updated 3/12/14*cn

I was driving on university approaching the stop light on 66th st in lubbock tx, as slowing down from approximately 35 mph, i heard an overwhelming loud bang come from the front of the jeep, it shook the entire vehicle it felt like i had hit someones car. i was getting leaving lubbock headed home to plainview. me and my daughter stopped at walmart where i left my vehicle idling for no more than three to ten minutes max. i came out from walmart and smoke was coming from my car. antifreeze was spilt out everywhere and the person parked next me that my car had overheated and to let it cool down before driving it again. i came back to lubbock yesterday with my daughter and i almost stalled on the highway but was able to make into the walmart parking lot. a friend pointed out the radiator fan was all busted up. the jeep will not start and is in the parking lot at the walmart on ave. q in lubbock. trying to figure out why it will not start up i believe it could be the radiator relay. *tr

My ac system is faulty. hot and cold air blows at the same time. windows constantly fog up and i can't see. getting blend door codes on the climate control reader. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that the vehicle would stall as soon as it was started. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they advised him that they were unable to diagnose the failure but replaced the fuel pump. the failure recurred on an intermittent basis. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was approximately 175,100. the vin was unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated the fan relay module failed on the vehicle. when the part failed it caused the fan for the radiator stop working and the vehicle would over heat. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who confirmed the fan relay module failed and it was defective. the contact stated the failure was a manufacturers defect. the current mileage on the vehicle was 129,682.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph or while idling, the check engine light would illuminate and the engine would overheat. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop and the engine cooling fan was repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 06v199000 (engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan). the failure mileage was 135,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 jeep grand cherokee. while driving approximately 45 mph the vehicle overheated. the contact drove onto the emergency lane and noticed that the antifreeze was boiling in the overflow container. the contact let the vehicle cool off and added anti freeze. the vehicle was taken to an auto repair shop. the technician stated that the radiator fan needed to be replaced. the contact was aware of a recall for the failure and was informed by the manufacturer that his vin was not included (nhtsa campaign id number: 06v199000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan). the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 125,000 .

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 jeep grand cherokee. while driving approximately 35 mph, the contact smelled a strong burning odor. there was a loud noise inside and outside of the vehicle. the vehicle was driven to the side of the road and the engine was turned off. the contact observed that the engine overheated. the vehicle resumed with caution to the dealer and they informed that there was a recall related to the failure under nhtsa campaign id number 06v199000 (engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan). the vin was not included in the recall. the technician recommended that the vehicle not be driven. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 84,162.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that he started the vehicle and smoke began abnormally pouring from the engine and into the interior cabin. there was also burning fluids spewing from the radiator. the contact stated that the radiator was fractured and the vehicle was taken to a local repair facility where the vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic. the mechanic replaced the cooling system to correct the failure. following repairs, the contact located a recall for the failure (nhtsa campaign id number: 06v199000- engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan) however, the contacts vin was not included in the recall. the contact stated that the manufacturer would not provide any assistance. the failure and current mileage was 75,000.

1. i had my jeep 2002 grand cherokee repaired then a few hours later it broke down again. when i stopped and turned it off the engine continued making noise, the coolant ran out the bottom of the vehicle and the car was hot and smelled bad. 2. i called lithia in concord, it was the radiator cooling fan and it was inoperable. they estimated the repair at $1400. i had just paid $1400 to have this car repaired, i bought the car and a warranty from lithia in december. the warranty and lithia and chrysler-daimler would not help with the repair. i finally had it towed elsewhere. 3. i am now trying to get it repaired but the radiator cooling fan is not available. it's completely out of stock and on back order from jeep. they can't make them fast enough to replace the broken ones, and this part costs over $900. however, it is not a recall item. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 jeep grand cherokee laredo. while driving 40 mph the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealership. prior to the failure the fan relay had to be replaced several different times. the current and failure mileages were 75000.

I have a 2002 jeep grand cherokee w/ 105,000 miles. i have been mysteriously losing coolant for about the last 5,000 miles and now my oil pressure is going to 0 when at idle. after checking on this online i find that this is not an isolated incident.this is an ongoing problem for many jeep owners and some kind of recall or factory repair should be forced asap. this problem will inevitably lead to an engine replacement.this vehicle has had numerous problems since i bought it (2nd owner) and did all the repairs myself but this repair is a major engine overhaul and significant expense. it is a shame to have this many problems with this vehicle by so many people and being blown off by the manufacturer. this jeep has been otherwise well maintained and in very good condition. any help in this matter would be greatly appreciated. *tr

I own a 2002 jeep cherokee 4x4 quad drive ,i recently broke down had to be towed. the problem was cooling fan. due to the relay switch. this is just one of many electrical problems i have with this jeep the door lock motors failed the windows failed on both driver and passenger side doors the bk hatch failed. the cost for the relay pkg was 347.59 i have yet to replace passengerside window operator and driverside door locks as they are both well over 300.00 each. this seems to be a defect as i have heard the same complaints from people that own 2002 jeep cherokees. *tr

My 2002 jeep cherokee started blowing heat only on the drivers side and cold air on the passenger side. the windows were constantly fogging up making driving only possible by lowering the windows to reduce fogging. now, i have no heat and the mechanic says it is my blower doors and that this happens to alot of jeeps. we had to abandon the vehicle during a snow / freezing rain even last week and then couldn't drive it for the next several days due to freezing conditions. i have replaced the heater core due to fogging windows 2 years ago and the ac had to be charged constantly to stay cool. this is dangerous to drive and you freeze during cold times. i always have to make sure precip in not expected whenever we drive this vehicle during winter months. jeep owners need help with this...! now my passenger window wont go up either. *tr

The weather turned to snow and i needed the defrost/ heater. the passenger side only blows cold air. my visibility became so impaired i had to pull over and abandon the vehicle until the following day. i took it to my mechanic, the diagnosis is broken blend air door and recirculation door, estimate $1200.00. *tr

My wife was on her way home from work when the vehicle suddenly overheated. the cooling fan blades had disintegrated, blown thought the top and bottom of the fan shroud and into the radiator causing loss of coolant. the fan shroud assembly, the radiator and the engine head gasket all had to be replaced due to overheating of the vehicle. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 jeep grand cherokee. on april 17, 2006, the vehicle was serviced for nhtsa campaign id number 06v199000 (engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan) regarding the electric motor driven cooling fan system. after the repair, the failure recurred three additional times. the vehicle normally overheats and shuts off. the most recent failure occurred on september 23, 2008. the vehicle will be taken to the dealer for a diagnosis. the failure mileage was 27,000 and current mileage was 35,358.

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 jeep grand cherokee. while driving approximately 5 mph, part of the radiator fan fell off of the vehicle. on another occasion the remainder of the fan fell off of the vehicle. both failures occurred approximately one week ago without warning. there was a very loud popping sound and she observed that a piece of the plastic fan was on the ground. the dealer also confirmed that the vin is a part of a recall. the current and failure mileages were 95,000. the vin was unavailable.

Radiator cooling fan blades broke into several pieces while i was driving. not easily determined if the radiator was damaged. fan is inoperable which causes the engine to overheat unless vehicle is kept in motion. have not done a replacement yet. chrysler is refusing to even consider covering the repair unless i pay to have their tech diagnose the problem. chrysler will not commit to pay for any percentage of the repair until after i pay to have a tech diagnose the problem. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 jeep grand cherokee. while driving at an unknown speed, the seat frame spontaneously failed and allowed the seat to suddenly retract backwards. the failure increased the risk of a crash. the dealer stated that the entire seat frame needed to be replaced at the cost of over $400. he is in the process of having the seats repaired. secondly, the power windows worked intermittently. the dealer replaced the window regulators. thirdly, he noticed that fluid from the heater coil leaked into the front passenger side of the vehicle. the manufacturer would not assume any responsibility for the repair because the vehicle exceeded the warranty. the failure and current mileages were 94,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 jeep grand cherokee. the contact received a safety recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 06v199000 (engine and engine cooling: cooling system:fan) and took the vehicle to the dealer for repair. she was informed that her vin was not included in the recall and paid $315 for the repair. the failure mileage was 100,677. updated 09/15/08 *bf the gearbox had seized. updated 09/18/08. *jb

I have a 2002 jeep grand cherokee. it has 85,000 miles. it began losing coolant. the mechanic determined it was a head gasket. after taking the engine apart, it was discovered that a casting defect in the intake manifold caused the problem. there was a water jacket covered by casting material at manufacture. *tr

Cooling fan motor bad in 2002 jeep grand cher. also cooling fan blades are cracked. called about a recall, but they said jeep did not fall within the correct vin # range. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that the vehicle vibrated for several seconds after it had been shut off. when the vehicle was restarted, he heard a loud explosion. the contact exited the vehicle, lifted the hood, and noticed that the fan was destroyed. pieces of the fan were lodged into the radiator. aaa towed the vehicle to his residence. on june 23, 2008, the manufacturer stated that they would repair the fan, but the contact would have to pay for the radiator repair. the failure and current mileages were 78,000.

Driving along and low coolant light went on, then pulled over and revealed no coolant whatsoever. replaced the coolant every few days then finally after a couple weeks took it to the radiator shop and had to have the radiator replaced. *tr

Blend doors on my 2002 jeep grand cherokee not working. *tr

Intake manifold crack feeding cylinder #1. *tr

On 2/28/08 i was at the bank about 1/4 of a mile from home and was on my way home there i heard aloud bang under my jeep. when i got home there was fluid coming out from the radiator area. my fiancee looked at it and the housing around the radiator is all broke, there is pieces of plastic stuck in the radiator and the fan is broken and at the bottom of the radiator there is a punctured hole in it. *tr

The vehicle was running, in park position. a loud bang occurred as if someone had just hit my vehicle hard, but i felt nothing. i looked around the vehicle and did not see anything or anyone around that could have caused the loud bang. later, i noticed the vehicle was overheating and was losing coolant. a closer inspection indicated a broken radiator shroud and a shattered fan assembly.*cn

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 jeep grand cherokee. the contact heard a loud noise when he started the vehicle. he exited the vehicle and noticed plastic pieces on the ground and water leaking from the radiator. the vehicle was driven to the dealer and they stated that there was a defect in the fan. the vin is not included in nhtsa campaign id number 06v199000 (engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan), although the vehicle is experiencing the same failure. the current and failure mileages were 89,652. updated 3/4/08 *cn

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 jeep grand cherokee. when the vehicle is idling for 10 minutes or more, the temperature gauge dial would move to the hot side. the contact turned off the vehicle for thirty minutes. the vehicle was not inspected by a dealer. the manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 06v199000 (engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan). the failure mileage was 100,000 and current mileage is 105,411. updated 02/14/08. *lj

First there was the recall on the electric radiator fan, and now consequently the heater, or blower doesn't produce hot air. there has been multiple hundreds of these similar problems within the past year check this link to secure the validity of this argument http://www.topix.com/forum/autos/jeep-grand-cherokee/tserat48371icob68/p14. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 jeep grand cherokee. the contact noticed that the heating and cooling system did not work. she called the local dealer and they instructed her to bring the vehicle in for inspection. while driving at an unknown speed to the dealer, she noticed freon rising from the instrument panel. as a result, other components of the engine and engine cooling system began to fail. the air conditioning and heater no longer worked. the dealer stated that not only had her blower motor and resister failed, but the heater core, evaporator core, actuator, and blend door (which no longer provided heat on the driver side of the vehicle) were corroded as well. the dealer further stated that the freon from the instrument panel originated from the evaporator core, indicating the presence of ethanol (toxic gas). the manufacturer has not offered any assistance and stated that the failures were due to lack of maintenance. currently, the estimated cost that the contact has spent on repairs is $2,000. the vehicle is at the dealer and has not been repaired. the failure mileage was 91,000 and current mileage was 91,350.

Failure of heater to deliver warmed air to the passenger side (this model has a dual heat control). in investigating this problem, it became clear that this is a very frequent issue with this model, often occurring at 50-70000 miles,filling many chat room threads, and even leading to an independently manufactured fix. (the "heater treater"--easily found by google or ebay). the problem apparently is due to cheap plastic blend door mechanisms which often break and require total dashboard removal to fix (~$1100-1500). if you want to see just one thread to judge the frequency of this problem,go to: www.topix.com/forum/autos/jeep-grand-cherokee/tserat48371icob68/p8. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 jeep grand cherokee. while driving 35 mph, the engine warning light illuminated. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that there was a leak in the vent valve. the dealer replaced the vent valve and there were no further occurrences. the dealer and manufacturer stated that his vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 01v348000 (engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control). the failure mileage was 92,870 and current mileage was 93,100.

When i tried to start my 2002 jeep grand cherokee, there was a loud bang and the smell of something that had burned. the next day i had the vehicle towed to the dealer. i was told that the intake manifold blew off and the parts are on backorder. it has now been over a month and i was told it will be another month before parts will be received. the dealer told me they had never seen an incident of the type i experienced. i have contacted chrysler three times and have been told on each occasion that they will not financially participate in the repair. *tr

2002 jeep grand cherokee for the cooling fan. customer stated that the fan blew while on vacation and when the fan blew it also broke the radiator and the shroud. he says this happened because the dealer said they did not have the part. *kb the consumer stated he wants to be reimbursed for unexpected expenses due to the recall not being performed on the vehicle. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that the electric fan detached, shattered, punctured the radiator, and tore the insulation underneath the hood. the failure occurred while driving between 15-25 mph. the dealer stated that nothing could be done since the vehicle was out of warranty. the contact ordered all the parts himself and had the vehicle repaired at a different repair shop. the mechanic informed him of nhtsa recall number 06v199000 (engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan), however, the manufacturer stated that his vin was not included. the current and failure mileages were 75,000.

Five (5) oxygen sensor failures/replacements between 24,000 and 41,000 miles - at 24, 25, 39, 39, 41 thousand miles. dealer service department cannot find cause. manufacturer refers me back to dealer. last failed o2 sensor is available. *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 jeep grand cherokee. the vehicle was repaired for nhtsa campaign id number 06v199000 (engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan). after the recall was repaired, the temperature gauge began to increase towards the hot level. speed was not a factor because the failure occurred whenever the engine was running. the contact stated that the heat would not work and the check gauge warning indicator light illuminated. he placed anitfreeze into the radiator and the failure temporarily stopped. the radiator had to be refilled with antifreeze every four days. the vehicle was taken to the repair shop and they stated that the part that the hose connected to failed. the failure mileage was 90,000 and current mileage was 94,000. updated 01/09/08.*lj the consumer was unable to turn the heat on because anti-freeze would leak.

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 jeep grand cherokee. while driving approximately 20 mph, the contact heard what sounded like gunshots. he later discovered that the noise came from his own vehicle. he noticed that the needle on the temperature gauge was increasing. he pulled the vehicle over and it began to overheat. the contact lifted the hood and removed the radiator cap. as a result, scalding hot water poured out and cut his left eye and burned his right hand. a gentleman who was present at the scene provided the contact with water. he used the water to nurse his wounds. a nearby mechanic stated that the fan blade shattered into several pieces along with the guard above the fan (shroud). the mechanic informed the contact to call chrysler. the contact called stevens chrysler motors and was hung up on twice by the same person. his vehicle was towed to park motors and they reimbursed him for $900 worth of repairs. the contact plans to notify his attorney's general office and the better business bureau in regards to the poor service from stevens chrysler motors. the contact received a recall notice approximately two weeks ago regarding the fan. the contact has receipts and paperwork concerning the failure. the powertrain, purchase date, and recall number were unknown. the current and failure mileages were 94,000. updated 08/29/07*jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 jeep grand cherokee. the contact received recall notice # 06v199000 (engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan). on july 11, 2007, the electric radiator fan blade fractured and separated on his vehicle. the failure damaged the radiator, caused the engine to overheat, and caused the head gasket and headers to fail. the dealer stated that they will only repair the fan blade under the safety recall, even though the contact believes this led to the other failures. the current and failure mileages were 121,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 jeep grand cherokee. while driving 30 mph, the vehicle overheated and smoke appeared underneath the hood. the dealer stated that the radiator fan was defective. recall # 06v199000 (engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan) was found. the contact spoke with the dealer on july 3, 2007 and they stated that they did not have the part. as of july 17, 2007, the vehicle has not been repaired. the current and failure mileages were 84,000.

F25 recall-radiator fan blade failure-"subsequent" damage to radiator beyond repair-replacement only-no help from recall center or local dealer-the consumer is expected to pay the bill for the recall failure damage to other parts of vehicle

Tl* - the contact owns a 2002 chrysler jeep grand cherokee. the vehicle was overheating and the fan was vibrating. the failure mileage was 115,000. the contact had the fan assembly replaced, and approximately one month later he received a recall for the fan assembly. the contact mailed the receipts to daimlerchrysler. the manufacturer denied reimbursement because they believed that the fan blades did not need to be replaced. the contact has the repair invoice. the current and failure mileage were 115000. ak the consumer stated the jeep has ran perfect since the repair but daimler chrysler refuses to honor their recall notice. updated 08/13/07 *tr

1)unknown, purchased as pre-owned 2)vehicle won't start right away, turn key to start then wait approx 10 seconds and try again, typically will then start, all other electrical parts would come on. on two occasions vehicle was towed because it would not start at all. entire electrical system went haywire, no gauges, power windows and locks did not work. heat/ac blower randomly works. 3)computer was replaced, starter was replaced, ignition switch was replaced. problem still exists, but much more infrequently. was advised by phil long jeep repair that there is no part available to repair blower on heat/ac unit. windows fog and freeze, no visibility. this has been an ongoing problem for many months. complete failure occurred sometime in march 2007. *tr

I received a recall for my jeep grcher laredo-vin 1j4gx58s82c29xxxx to replace the plastic fan belt. the dealer tamiami chrysler jeep miami fl, claimed they did not have the part in stock. after three call over a two month period, no response form the deal to fix. in the meantime the fan belt fractured and separated and damaged the radiator. we took the car to the dealer and they fixed the problem, but charged us $387.34. *nm