Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
15 -18 City / 17 -20 HWY
Horsepower
120 -190
Seats
2 -4
Front angle view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Leslie M
It's more of a town vehicle.
I like Jeeps and this one drives like a Jeep unlike the newer ones. Nothing fancy. I have a hardtop and a soft top. The only dislike is its not very practical to drive very far.
accountCircle Alissa L
Do not turn too fast it might tip over
I love my Jeep because I can sit high off the ground to see oncoming traffic better than I otherwise would be able to. I love the style. Only thing I do not like is that this style Jeep has had radiator issues since we bought it. Radiator has been replaced 4 times and leaking from radiator continues
accountCircle Rebecca W
Take it slow around curves. It will flip over if curves are taken quickly.
My Jeep is so much fun to drive! It is steady, dependable, and I can maintain it easily.
accountCircle Sarah G
Jeeps are great in the snow.
I love my vehicle because the top and doors all come over. It is great in the snow and all year round. I also have no had a ton of issues with it even though it is an older vehicle.
accountCircle Michael Mountain
How can you beat it
I have a 2002 Sahara and it still runs like a top, in fact the air still blows cold. 4-litre engine is legendary.
accountCircle Elizabeth W
Jeep Wrangler is the ultimate utility vehicle
It has some issues with rust but no mechanical problems. It has been amazing for all driving conditions and taking the roof off is amazing.
accountCircle Christa G
I think everyone should know about their own car and what to do for their own car
Well first it is stick but that was the first kind of how learned how to drive a car was a stick shift car and it was a brand new Jeep Cherokee and it was an amazing car! The good thing I like about my Wrangler is the color and how good it has been to me
accountCircle Bailey L
2002 Jeep Wrangler. Small, durable, easy to work.
I drive a 2002 Jeep Wrangler. It is pretty reliable as I have only had issues with the radiator hose becoming loose. Overall an easy and cheap fix. The comfort of the vehicle is good, having a hard top as oppose to the rag top helps with not as much wind passing through the car. This is overall a cool car with good performance and reliability.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle A. M
It is very bad in gas, but cheap to maintain when it breaks down. Fun to drive.
My car is old and breaking down. It is very fun to drive around in. I do not like how expensive it is on gas. But I do like how compact it is.
accountCircle Lana G
It is good to sit up high. Hard to crash, not so low on the ground.
The steering wheel gets stuck. Takes a lot of gas; uses a lot of gas. Is up high and is very hard to see when driving.

Jeep Wrangler Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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SE
120 HP 17-19 MPG 2-4 Seats
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X
190 HP 17-17 MPG 4 Seats
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Sport
190 HP 17-17 MPG 4 Seats
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Sahara
190 HP 17-17 MPG 4 Seats
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2002 Jeep Wrangler Owner Reviews

4.68
31 Reviews
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5 stars 74%
4 stars 19%
3 stars 6%
2 stars 0%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Logan K on November 27, 2020
It is a cool ride but the gas mileage is a killer especially since gas prices are so high. Such a great off-road vehicle
My Jeep is super cool. You can take the top off. It has a manual transmission. But I does get poor gas mileage. Not very fast.
accountCircle Rebecca W on October 16, 2020
Take it slow around curves. It will flip over if curves are taken quickly.
My Jeep is so much fun to drive! It is steady, dependable, and I can maintain it easily.

Ranks #1 Midsize SUV by Owners

The 2002 Jeep Wrangler has an average owner rating of 4.68 out of 5 which ranks it #1 of 14 other Midsize SUVs.

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4.68
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4.48
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4.38

Ranks #7 Midsize SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2002 Jeep Wrangler has a combined MPG of 20 which ranks it #7 of 14 other Midsize SUVs.

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27 MPG
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24 MPG
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18 MPG

Is The 2002 Jeep Wrangler A Good Car?

It's an okay car and safe to drive but old and can sometimes break down and lead to expensive repairs.
Jan T.

How Reliable Is The 2002 Jeep Wrangler?

The breaks can be faulty from time to time. It has many miles on it so it could break down and be at the end at any time. The windows stick and the front bumper falls off sometimes
Chris R.

Is The 2002 Jeep Wrangler A Good Value?

It cost 9,000 to buy it. I could probably get 3,000 for it now. Since it's so old and not very well treated Its not of very good value
Naw S.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2002 Jeep Wrangler coolant type?

Answer: The type of coolant that is recommended for the 2002 Jeep Wrangler is Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant, 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula (MS-9769), or any ethylene glycol base coolant with organic corrosion inhibitors also...

What is the 2002 Jeep Wrangler blend door actuator location?

Answer: The blend door actuator on a 2002 Jeep Wrangler is up underneath the dash below the glove box. It is held in place with three 5/16-inch hex head screws. These screws are not torqued very tight, and You may be...

2002 Jeep Wrangler: What is the size of the trunk and cargo space?

Answer: The 2002 Jeep Wrangler has 11.5 cubic feet of cargo room behind the second row of seats, when You fold those seats down the cargo volume expands to 55.2 cubic feet of room. This is not a lot of space for an...

2002 Jeep Wrangler: What is the oil type and capacity?

Answer: The 2002 Jeep Wrangler with the 2.5L i-4 engine has an oil capacity of 4 quarts and the 4.0L I-6 engine will require 6 quarts as stated by the manufacturer. The recommended oil for the car is SAE 10w-30 full...

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Safety & Reliability

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NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

Front

Rollover

Side

Not Rated
*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Roof Strength

Not Rated

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated
*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety