10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
24 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
40 / 2
Average Mileage:
46,377 miles

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2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee seat belts / air bags problems

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2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner Comments (Page 2 of 24)

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problem #446

Jan 272015

Grand Cherokee

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 02V104000 (fuel system, gasoline), 02V032000 (fuel system, gasoline), 02V030000 (seat belts), and 15V046000 (air bags). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. Frontier Dodge Chrysler Jeep (5801 tx-327 spur, lubbock, tx) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedies. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Lubbock, TX, USA

problem #445

Aug 172017

Grand Cherokee

  • 179,000 miles
My husband took our Jeep for a quick 5 mins drive round our neighborhood to keep the battery charged. About one minute after he start driving G he heard a bleep noise. As he was turning back to our house the passenger airbags on both sides deployed. I checked Jeep website and it stated the car had a recall R06 orc module. Contacted Jeep they said there is a recall since 2015 (we never received any paperwork). They refused to fix the airbags and suggest we contact dealer for completion of the recall. I contacted dealer and they say they will not touch the airbags because they have already deployed.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #444

Aug 122017

Grand Cherokee

  • 180,000 miles
The contact owned a 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While driving approximately 50 mph, the contact's vehicle crashed into a second vehicle and caused significant damage to the front end. During the crash, the air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained an injured left arm, which required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 180,000.

- South Bend, IN, USA

problem #443

Jun 202017

Grand Cherokee

  • 135,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I was parked with engine idling, air condition on, conversing with my adult niece, transmission in park with my left hand on steering wheel when with loud banging sounds driver side steering wheel airbag deployed in front of my face and my left upper extremity, hitting my left arm and pushing it away from me and front passenger deployed in my niece's face and right upper and lower extremity without reason. I had my seat belt on when this occurred. My left arm was injured by airbag impact leaving soft tissue damage, an abrasion, ringing in ears and neck pain. My niece suffered abrasions on her right shoulder and legs, ringing in her ears and emotional trauma. Passenger compartment (glove box) and its contents was expelled hitting her legs. The center front console ash tray was effected, pushed open and its contents was also expelled. I was in much shock because of this event. Incident occurred in an apartment parking lot.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #442

Dec 282016

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
The contact owns a 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V046000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Honolulu, HI, USA

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problem #441

Apr 142017

Grand Cherokee 6-cyl

  • 182,000 miles
On April 14, both of my front airbags deployed without reason while the car was idling stationary in drive with my foot on the brake. I was in the drivers seat and my two young boys were in the backseat. Fortunately, nobody was significantly injured. I suffered a bruised knuckle, and something flew in the back seat and hit my son in the head, but no injuries were significant enough to warrant a doctors visit. The damage to the interior of my car is significant. The steering wheel and dashboard will need to be replaced, the clock on my radio has stopped working, and my change drawer is broken. I called the recall hotline almost immediately after the event and they took my claim. My case number is 314 529 09. They instructed me that they would send out an inspector to come out and look over my vehicle. They also told me not to drive my vehicle in the meantime. I have a job and a family and I need a vehicle. It has been a week, and no inspector has called me. I have called the recall hotline 4 times since the initial event, and each time they put a note in my case number and promised an inspector would call. I need to know what to do next. I need to get a replacement vehicle or have my vehicle repaired. My insurance company will not cover this repair as I have liability coverage only. My VIN number is [xxx]. I am aware there are 2 recalls open on my car. The important one being recall R06 for the airbag system occupant restraint control module. This recall was addressed a few years ago but I was told that the part required to remedy the condition was not available, and that I will be contacted with a follow-up recall notice when the remedy parts are made available. I had never received this follow up recall notice. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Fayetteville, AR, USA

problem #440

Mar 242017

Grand Cherokee

  • 134,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owned a 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While driving 35 mph, the brakes failed without warning and the vehicle crashed into an electrical pole. The air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed. The contact's daughter sustained a broken rib, broken pelvis, three fractures to the left hand, the back shoulder bone was sticking out, and her spleen was bleeding. Medical attention was required. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 15V046000 (air bags). The contact had an appointment with the dealer to get the air bags replaced, but the crash occurred prior to arriving at the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 134,000.

- Frankfort, IN, USA

problem #439

Feb 242017

Grand Cherokee

  • 160,709 miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While driving 70 mph, the front driver and passenger air bags deployed without warning or impact. The failure damaged the windshield and dashboard. The air bag warning indicator illuminated. The driver sustained injuries to the right forearm, which did not require medical attention. The contact was able to drive the vehicle home. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V046000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 160,709. - (recall related incident)

- Edna, TX, USA

problem #438

Oct 092016

Grand Cherokee 4WD 8-cyl

  • 78,000 miles
The contact owns a 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While idling at a red light, the contact's vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact was injured and required medical attention. The vehicle was towed and later driven to a mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V046000 (air bags). The approximate failure mileage was 78,000. Updated 04/05/17 updated 08/30/2017 - (recall related incident)

- Milwaukee, WI, USA

problem #437

Jun 082006

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
The contact owns a 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 15V460000 (air bags) and 06V199000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Pembroke Pine, FL, USA

problem #436

Feb 152016

Grand Cherokee

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I have received several safety recall notices (R06 / NHTSA 15V-046) for this vehicle. I have called my Jeep dealership (garlitch North vernon, in) service department several times since Feb. 15, 2016 to get the needed repair. They never call back to schedule an appointment or explain what the problem is. This has been going on for over 10 months, not a reasonable time to make a safety recall repair. Can someone explain what the problem is ?

- Elizabethtown, IN, USA

problem #435

Apr 012016

Grand Cherokee

  • 174,000 miles
The contact owned a 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact's vehicle was struck on the passenger side by another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. There were four minor injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a junk yard. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V046000 (air bags), which could have caused the air bags not to deploy. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 174,000.

- Bean Station, TN, USA

problem #434

Jan 282015

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2002 Jeep Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V046000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Covington, GA, USA

problem #433

Dec 012016

Grand Cherokee 4WD 8-cyl

  • miles
2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Consumer writes in regards to replacement parts not available to repair occupant restraint control module recall notice.

- Lewiston, NY, USA

problem #432

Nov 112014

Grand Cherokee

  • 155,000 miles
The contact owns a 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While the vehicle was stopped at a stop sign, the side curtain air bags deployed independently. The air bag warning indicator illuminated prior to the deployment. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 155,000.

- Woodburn, OR, USA

problem #431

Jan 152015

Grand Cherokee 4WD 8-cyl

  • miles
The contact owns a 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V046000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 01/06/17 updated 01/11/17.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

problem #430

Dec 222015

Grand Cherokee

  • 160,000 miles
Hello, I investigate into a traffic accident in france involving a Jeep Grand Cherokee year 2002. The reason of the crash is unknown. The car crossed the road without any reason and crashed into a wall (the driver died in the crash). I was informed that this vehicle could be affected by inadvertent airbag deployment. I would like to know if it's possible to know the reason of orc degradation that you describe in the report # RQ14001 of May 29, 2014" how to detect the orc defect and how to see it" I would to know if the orc worked correctly or not and if the frontal airbag have been deployed before or after the crash. Thank you for your answers

- Castres France, AE, USA

problem #429

Nov 012016

Grand Cherokee 4WD 6-cyl

  • miles
The contact owns a 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V046000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 01/05/2017 updated 01/17/17.

- Roanoke, VA, USA

problem #428

Dec 212015

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
The contact owns a 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V046000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Seffner, FL, USA

problem #427

Oct 212016

Grand Cherokee

  • 0 miles
My car was at the dealership for R06/NHTSA 15V-046 recall 3 times since March 2015. Each time the item to repair the recall was on back order and recall could not be fixed. Continued calls to the dealer was "they will contact me when parts are available. The last time was on October 7, 2016 still unable to fix due to back order parts. What can I do"?"

- Lodi, CA, USA

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