Faults:

Absolutely nothing has gone wrong. Recall on ignition switch (if it gets wet from the top being off, it could have had problems). Mine was fine, even after being doused in rain a few times, but replaced it anyhow.

General Comments:

After reading reviews on other cars having MULTIPLE problems, my Jeep has been running flawlessly. Granted it may not be as sophisticated as some, but it still has electronic warning devices... beeps when you leave your headlights on, parking brake on, etc. Honestly, I've never had a single issue with it, not even a "Check engine light." It's a fun ride. Not one I'd want to drive across the country, road noise is a bit high, even in the hard top/steel doors. After six years of ownership, I still look forward to driving it. It's a keeper, my 8 yr. old son will be driving it when he is old enough.

After owning an '83 CJ7, the '02 Wrangler is just as capable if not more so offroad than the previous CJ versions, and has many more creature comforts and design improvements. Power steering, brakes, tilt, cruise, A/C, cd player, rear wiper/defroster, and a bullet proof perfectly matched inline 6 cylinder fuel injected engine.

Faults:

Soft top zippers started breaking off at 50K.

One head lamp needs regular replacement.

A/C does not work anymore--next on the "fix list."

Leak in fuel line--in the shop overnight for this, yet again!

Spark plugs needed replacing twice in the last year.

New set of shocks at 53K.

Rear end alignment at 53K.

Brakes gave out at 53K.

What next?

General Comments:

I will never own another Jeep vehicle after all the things that have started to go wrong with it.

Yes, I know it's not a Honda or Toyota, but I shouldn't be having all these problems at 54,000 miles and change. All other vehicles I've owned went over 100K before needing this sort of work.

Jeeps are fun--no doubt about it. Just be sure you've got lots of money to spend on maintenance and repairs!

Faults:

1. Both sway links keep busting on ordinary dirt roads. So unacceptable!

2. Water consistently pools up on front door mats during hard rain. Don't know where it comes from. 1995 Jeep did the same thing.

3. Spent $1500 at the dealership trying to solve a intermittent "no start" problem. After a new fuel pump, they finally found it was a bad injector, not the pump. Still my cost to bear.

4. Paint on door latches, rear window hinges, side door mirrors, are all pealing.

5. Drivers side door latch broke. Don't know how it happened. Just stopped working.

6. Typical Jeep Wrangler body rust surfacing at all weld joints.

General Comments:

1. This 2002 Wrangler is not as good as my 1995. After 113,000 miles on the '95 I only had to replace the exhaust manifold.

2. When Jeep made the Wrangler "plush" they should have solved the body rust issue. This is just plain unacceptable.

3. I drive well graded dirt roads and can't understand why the sway links are breaking. Isn't this an "all terrain vehicle"?

4. Transmission is extremely noisy. Returned to dealership after 120 miles because I thought something was wrong. I was told that's just how they sound now. My '95 sounded much much better.

5. Ergonomics with the steering wheel is uncomfortable. If I want arm length, I push the seat back, but then I can't reach the gas pedal. Again, '95 was much better.

6. Brought the 2002 after having my 1995 for six years because I wanted the plush interior. All in all, I've been disappointed in this vehicle. I do have to give them HUGE kudos on the dual top. It's easy to switch out and the soft tops been pretty durable.