2002 Jeep Wrangler X review from North America
"Don't waste your money"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Check Engine light comes on about once a week; started at 1000 miles and dealer can't find the problem.
Instrument panel and clock only come on when they feel like it.
Awful grinding noise when turning the wheel in 4-wheel-drive.
Belts squeal embarrassingly loud; dealer can't find the problem.
Steering suddenly goes loose.
Loud clunking noise when shifting; dealer can't find the problem.
General comments?
I live in Maine--in the winter, if there is more than an inch of snow, I always get stuck. 4-wheel drive is no help because the vehicle is so light!
Although mine has a hardtop, which adds weight, forget about trying to drive on windy days. A cop actually pulled me over on a windy day because he thought I was driving drunk.
Wranglers are horribly overpriced; they are made of cheap parts, yet cost a fortune to replace.
I shouldn't be having all of these problems at 6000 miles.
Due to an accident, I had to have the back window replaced in my hardtop--it cost me $800.
Pathetic power in my 4.0 6-cylinder engine; can't imagine a 4-cylinder Wrangler.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.0 6-cylinder Manual |
| Performance marks | 3 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 3 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 0 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 6000 miles |
| Previous car | Mitsubishi Montero |
| Date of Entry | 26th June, 2003 |